Rebirth

Ana's 15:

• Ethereal
• Revolutionary
• Political
• Family-Oriented
• Religious
• Tragic
• Alienated
• Separated
• Independent
• Innovative
• Torn
• Graphic
• Fierce
• Sentimental
• Earthly

mendieta inspired

Ana Mendieta

1. bold
2. expressive
3. ritualistic
4. risky
5. innovative
6. raw
7. personal
8. theatrical
9. performance
10. detailed
11. feminist
12. outspoken
13. blunt
14. violent
15. creative

Me & Frida

Frida Kahlo iconic self portrait

Frida Kahlo :

• passionate 
• dark
• natural
• cultural 
• aware
• stoic
• edgy
• versatile
• graceful
• emotional
• Broken
• soulful
• OG

• Tortured
• introspective

myself

• calm
• self conscious 
• natural
• urban
• bright
• simple
• glowing
• afro
• smooth
• warm
• young
• breeze
• comfort
• woman
• relaxing

Body, Mind, and Soul

 1) Natural
 2) Wounded
 3) Independent
 4) Intelligent
 5) Creative
 6) Unapologetic
 7) Advocate/Activist
 8) Dedicated
 9) Prideful
10) Woman
11) Longing
12) Expressive
13) Transparent
14) Vulnerable
15) Spiritual

Giving Green

1. Feminist
2. Realistic
3. Bold
4. Expressive
5. Natural
6. Transparent
7. Educated
8. Vulnerable 
9. Personal
10. Activist
11. Genuine
12. Physical
13. Spiritual
14. Identity
15. Violence

Belongingness

Ana Mendieta : 

Natural

real

Environmental concerned 

Symbology

Bloody

Intelligence

expressionism

feminism

Scary 

Strong

ritual

activism

political

Irresistible

Talented

Zehai Tang :

Mysterious

easeful

peaceful

expressionism 

simple

belongingness

loneliness 

independent 

painful

guilty

introvert

tried

Spiritual

attached 

equality

artless

natural 
  

Mother Nature

Mother Nature

15 words describing work of Ana Mendieta / My selfie

1. Artistic
2. Strong
3. Storytelling
4. Raw
5. Personal
6. Rooted
7. Pain
8. Intelligent
9. Real
10. Self-expassive
11. Simple
12. Outspoken
13. Emontional
14. Iconic
15. Spitral

Weakness and toughness

15 Words Describing Ana's Work：

nature-loving

lonely

lack of love

unstable

intelligent

high-educated

feminism

real

sensitive

emotional

simple

pain

toughness

belonging

volunable

I'm Ok

15 Words Describing Ana's Work/Ana Herself

(which helped me with doing my selfie for this week)

-Real 

-Raw

-Personal

-Nature/Motherland

-Disturbing

-Body 

-Vulnerability

-Impressions

-Strong (Outspoken/Honesty)

-Expressive

-Simple

-Belonging

-Sensitive/Emotional 

-Hardworking/Determined

-Intelligent 

Consumption

          

Jada Cox Self portrait, Consumed by Nature

Frida Kahlo, Self Portrait with cropped hair (MoMa)  

     Frida Kahlo painted this self-portrait and I believe it is about how she felt at the time in her marriage. She is wearing her husband's suit and cut her hair short like his but still making sure you can see the remains of her hair on the ground. For years and to this day hair is a sacred part of women, it is apart of her identity. So I believe the hair signifies Frida herself, laid on the ground sporadically to show how broken into pieces she is or how lost she feels in regards of who she is, which is why the hair is thrown so chaotic on the floor. When someone cannot love there own self they usually over give to their partner and consume themselves with them. I believe this what this painting represents, the consumption that Frida allowed Diego to have over her and due to that she was lost and pushed into chaos with her own self-identity. She was no longer herself but, apart of Diego.
     My portrait speaks on how I feel in this moment and whats engulfing me and helping take my mind off the strains of life so I can grow to the next stage of my life.

15 Words about Frida        15 words about Jada
1. strong                                1. confident
2. reflecting                           2. aware
3. bold                                   3. reflecting
4. confident                           4. giving
5. aware                                5. spiritual
6. religious                           6. introspective
7. spiritual                            7. curious
8. culturally strong               8. smart
9. rebellious                          9. calm
10. intersectionality             10. loving
11. quirky                            11. relaxing
12. resilient                         12. faithful
13. connected                      13. growing
14. alone                              14. flow
15. giving                            15. resilient

I Want You Around - Snoh Aalegra

Frida Kahlo:

• Catholic
• Atheist
• Fertility
• Awkward
• Gratitude
• Promiscuous
• Hybrid
• Duality
• Self-Possessed
• Alone
• Strong
• Bad
• Feels
• Suffer
• Disparity

Mariam A. Cannon

• Whimsical
• Quick-Witted 
• Anxious
• Kind
• Generous
• Over-thinker
• Passionate
• Inquisitive
• Out-going
• Annoying
• Friendly
• Loud
• Funny
• Innovative 
• Helpful 
• Talkative
• Nudist
  
  

Frida Kahlo

Frida Kahlo

1. Mexican
2. Bold
3. Vibrant
4. Promiscuous
5. Rebellious
6. Artistic
7. Creative
8. Passionate
9. Traditional
10. Confident
11. Self-Aware
12. Outgoing
13. Survivor 
14. Strong
15. Unapologetic

Osato Idemudia

1. Nigerian
2. Reserved
3. Adventurous
4. Caring
5. Empathetic
6. Observant
7. Sarcastic
8. Unapologetic
9. Loving
10. Family 
11. Athletic
12. Rebellious
13. Introvert
14. Photogenic
15. Self-aware

Frida 15
1. Passion
2. Love
3. Powerful
4. Protection
5. Sacrifice
6. Rebel
7. Portraits
8. Woman
9. Costume
10. Self-Aware
11. Children
12. Emotion
13. Admirable
14. Resourceful
15. Longing

Layla 15
1. Life
2. Light
3. Green
4. Sun
5. Layla
6. Glance
7. Embellished
8. Glasses
9. Reflection
10. Expression
11. Blue
12. Bright
13. Youth
14. Covered
15. Free

Self Reflecting

Frida Kahlo

1. Confident 
2. Relentless
3. Creative
4. Passionate
5. Faith
6. Beautiful 
7. Colorful
8. Honest
9. Impactful
10. Rebel
11. Fierce 
12. Surrealist 
13. Icon
14. Unique
15. Revolutionary 

Myself 

1. Stare
2. Steady
3. Unamused
4. Quiet
5. Half
6. Neutral
7. Flat
8. Glare
9. Uneasy
10. Aware
11. Uninviting 
12. Silence
13. Emotionless
14. Confined 
15. Methodical 
    
    

Self Reflection

Frida Kahlo

1. Rebellious

2. Natural

3. Confident

4. Strong

5. Queer

6. Non-traditional

7. Emotional

8. Beautiful

9. Alluring

10. Creative

11. Self aware

12. Family Oriented

13. Unapologetic

14. Lovable

15. Adventurous

Irissah

1. Creative

2. Shy

3. Emotional

4. Unapologetic

5. Black 

6. Woman

7. Queer

8. Music Oriented

9. Photogenic

10. Spiritual 

11. Protective

12. Vulnerable

13. Optimistic

14. Supportive

15. Self conscious

Identity

Frida:

1. Patriotic

2. Strong

3. Alluring

4. Confident

5.Charismatic

6.Highly adored

7.Artistic

8.Smart

9. Caught in between reality and her thoughts

10.Free

11.Rebellious

12.Somewhat of an Enigma

13.Desperate

14.Self indulgent

15.Creative

Esther:

1. Patriotic

2. Strong

3. Independent

4. Confident

5. Smart

6. Somewhat of an Enigma

7.Introvert

8. Kind

9. Loving

10. Emotional

11.Responsible

12. Trustworthy

13.Brave

14.Creative

15.Driven

Inner Sanctum

                                                   

Frida Khalo

• Intense 
• Vibrant 
• Political 
• Reveal 
• Ritual Savagery 
• Portrayed 
• Naked 
• Origin 
• Admiration 
• Strong 
• Naturist 
• Brush with death 
• Expressive 
• Inspiring 
• Loving 

Raphael Nartey  

• Inspired 
• Committed 
• Spontaneous 
• Concreate ideal 
• Consciousness
• Family orientated 
• City Like 
• Emperor 
• Statue
• Vulnerable 
• Beyond Physcaility 
• Sacared 
• Spirtual 
• Skinny 
• Orgin 

FOCUS!!!

FRIDA KAHLO:

• Passion
• Lonely
• Emotion
• Colorful
• Survival 
• Determination
• Image
• Power
• Love
• Courageous
• Icon
• Nature
• Confident
• Self awereness
• Unique

WARRIS ADENUGA:

• Neutral
• Confident
• Faithful
• Passion
• Thoughtful
• Focus
• Awesome
• Charisma
• Inspired
• Unique
• Loving
• Strong
• Family
• Peaceful
• Determine

Connections

Frida :

 Flawless
 Brave
 Pathetic
 Unique
 Creative
 Fearless
 Mysterious
 Inspirational
 Feminism
 Painful
 Tragedy
 Realistic
 Painter
 Artist
 Optimistic

Zehai Tang :

Alone
Independent
Isolated
Self-conflict
Easeful
Realistic
Symbolism
Freedom
cryptic
valiant
mushy
Natural
Sanguine
Lost
Depressed
Emotional






           

As Far As The Eye Can See

Frida Kahlo

1. Strong 
2. Passionate 
3. Dramatic 
4. Sensual 
5. Courageous 
6. Open 
7. Clever 
8. Lover 
9. Self aware 
10. Expressive 
11. Wise 
12. Striking 
13. Serious 
14. Intense 
15. Abnormal 

Latifa N. Elivia Hinds 

1. Passionate 
2. Dramatic 
3. Sensual 
4. Open 
5. Lover 
6. Self loving 
7. Strong 
8. Excitable
9. Imaginative 
10. Jovial
11. Pleasant 
12. Sincere 
13. Warm 
14. Zealous 
15. Ambitious 

Beauty of life

Frida:
confident
Intelligent
Artist
Hero
Feminism
Independent
Passion
Lonely
Pain
Strong
Promiscuous sex
Reborn
Emotional
Courageous
Love
Irene’s selfie:
Chinese
Colorful
Independent
Peaceful
Flower lover
Love
Lonely
Freedom
Honest
Sincere
Lovely
Valuable
Natural
Life
Emotion

Late week of 9/17

My self image this week as inspired by the quote from Susan Sontag, " It means putting oneself into a certain relation to the world that feels like knowledge -- and, therefore, like power." In this image I am giving myself the power that comes with my image and making it mine, because I want my image to be owned by me. I also drew from The Art of Self Invention when it states that Highsmith wrote, "you were supposed to see the soul through the eyes," (4). "Am I the same person I was yesterday?" (Finkelstein 24). This quote related to my picture because from this angle I felt like someone looking into myself and like I wasn't really there. This I feel happens often when looking at yourself and the changes you make day by day. 

Bouquet of Broken Dreams

Frida Kahlo
+ Vibrant, passion, bold, intelligent, strong, determined, expressive, self-aware, compelling, unique, promiscuous, suffering, alone, courageous, surrealist

Selfie
+ Vibrant, passionate, determined, expressive, honest, mindful, giving, flowers, artist, poland, tense, hidden, shadows, gazing, layered

Deathly Vibe

 Words for Frida Kahlo                        

1.Life

2. Passion

3. Love

4. Imagery

5. uncharacteristic 

6. unconventional

7. parallels

8. tension

9. expression

10. intense

11. enigma

12. emotion

13. freedom

14. power

15. control

Words for me

1. True

2. Honest

3. Thoughtful

4. Analytical

5. Different

6. Freedom

7. Passion

8. energetic

9. quiet

10. mindful

11. determined

12. polarizing

13. hidden

14. understanding

15. confused

Black Beauty

Black Beauty

15 Words describing Frida Kahlo

1. Strong
2. Artist
3. Rebel
4. Survivor
5. Storyteller (Frida artwork tells a story)
6. Independent
7. Driven
8. Oppressed
9. Icon
10. Talented
11. Passionate
12. Confident
13. Hero
14. Complex
15. Spiritual

15 Words describing My Selfie

1. Beautiful
2. Spiritual
3. Powerful
4. Complex
5. Amazing
6. Goddess
7. Mother Nature
8. Loving
9. Black
10. Soulful
11. Carefree
12. Talented
13. Passionate
14. Driven
15. Artist

  

Natural In Nature

Frida:
1) Powerful 2) Hopeful 3) Passionate 4) Emotional 5) Spiritual 6) Loving 7) Rare 8) Hero 9) Vulnerable 10) Self Aware 11) Natural 12) Androgynous 13) Passionate 14) Complex 15) Courageous

Brya/Self:
1) Natural 2) Spiritual 3) Black 4) Intelligent 5) Bold 6) Rare 7) Soulful 8) Loved 9) Carefree 10) Daring 11) Open-minded 12) Humorous 13) Sweet 14) Sassy 15) Blunt

Taking a Moment

Frida Kahlo

1. Independant
2. Cultured
3. Strong 
4. Passionate
5. Rebellious
6. Intelligent
7. Perseverance 
8. Ballsy
9. Oppressed
10. Indentity
11. Driven
12. Talented
13. Confident 
14. Unique
15. Suffered
16. Icon

Me

1. Driven
2. American
3. Daring
4. Uninterested
5. Confident
6. Ballsy
7. Aesthetic
8. Calm
9. Chill
10. Chinese
11. Unique
12. Independent
13. Secure
14. Rebellious
15. Cultured