Question

What does most of Frida Kahlo’s work depict?

Answer 1

Frida Kahlo's work depicts her split between her European and Mexican identity.

Frida Kahlo de Rivera was a Mexican artist who painted many portraits, self-portraits and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. Inspired by the country's popular culture, she employed a naïve folk art style to explore questions of identity, postcolonialism, gender, class and race in Mexican society.

Answer 2

Most of Frida Kahlo’s works depict her struggle as a woman. Majority of her artworks shows her rebellion against what was the norm in the society during her time. She paints pictures that show her liberal ways. For example, she painted a picture of her extra marital affairs.