In this episode, we explore the fascinating artistic journey of Frida Kahlo during her time in America. Having lived in Mexico for most of her life, Frida's move to the United States was a significant turning point in her artistic career. Here, she encountered new people, cultures, and artistic influences that inspired her to create some of her most iconic works.
My guest, an art history professor and author of the book "Frida in America: The Creative Awakening of a Great Artist," sheds light on Frida's journey of self-discovery and self-expression during her time in America. We delve into the personal and political themes that dominated her work and discuss how her experiences shaped her art.
Through this conversation, we gain a deeper understanding of Frida and those people and experiences that influenced her life and art. We also explore the writing process and journey of the author as she shares her experience crafting this in-depth look at Frida’s life. As well as, discuss the importance of imagination over knowledge.
Join us as we uncover the fascinating story of Frida Kahlo and the author who captured her story so thoroughly.
When Celia began traveling at the age of 16, she became fascinated with the art and aesthetic traditions she saw on her journeys. She didn't know at 16 that she would become an art historian, but these early experiences laid the foundation for her interest in studying artists who cross cultural boundaries. However, she had many interests, such as psychology, dance, film, writing, and reading, both fiction, and nonfiction. It was challenging for her to choose one major in college. First, she was a psychology major, then an English major.
Ultimately, she discovered that art history fed all her different passions. Many of her interests were connected in some way to the artists and art movements to which she was drawn. She feels fortunate to live in the San Francisco Bay Area with its richly diverse communities and beautiful natural surroundings.
Celia Stahr teaches art history at the University of San Francisco. She’s interested in women artists and artists who cross cultural boundaries. She fell in love with the power of Frida Kahlo's art in the 1980s, a feeling that has intensified over the years. Frida in America took 10 years to research and write, but Stahr never lost interest in this fascinating woman and artist.
Connect:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frida.in.america/
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://fridakahlojourney.com/index.html
Mentioned on the show:
Frida in America: The Creative Awakening of a Great Artist by Celia Stahr - https://amzn.to/3mTEscD
Girls Like Us by Sheila Weller - https://amzn.to/3mMZCcd
Ted Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The danger of a single story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9Ihs241zeg
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