I have always felt so connected to Frida Kahlo. Not because I'm an artist, but because of her endurance through pain and physical challenges. Actually, even more so because we have the commonality of being RBK (right below knee) amputees. I have been an amputee for over 50 years, so I can relate to her exploration in art through the spiritual journey that this takes one on. I've created many Frida Art Dolls over the years, but my most recent one held great meaning for me. This time I decided that I needed to portray what lies beneath. This piece is a Cloth and Clay creation. When I sewed her body I used an acrylic medium to actually paint her prosthetic leg and her lace up red boots.
Even though her long skirt covers it, just like they did in her real life, I felt like it needed to be done because it was all of these things that made Frida.....Frida. Adding this small attribute to her made her feel "complete" far beyond any of the previous ones.