Frida & Diego

Research: 9 to 5

I did nothing more today than research the infamous Mexican couple Frida and Diego. I have mentioned this research project at the beginning of my blogging adventure. This particular project is an on going assignment through the summer. However, for some reason I was sucked into their artistic and politically tyrant world for eight hours straight -and there was no complaining on my behalf. I sat in on lectures at the High concerning the Frida and Diego, but now I have moved onto solitary research. My personal hype over Diego, and especially Frida, has only begun.

Using over 30 sources, I have learned an incredible amount of information on the private and public lives of the star couple. For both artists to be so incredibly outspoken with their political views, it’s a wonder how they found time to paint. I suppose their answer was to combine the two worlds: art and politics. Frida, in particular, has caught my attention. In the 90s Frida became the revolutionary icon for feminism. Obviously. This woman had a thriving life after being diagnosed with polio at age six, being involved in a life-threatening car wreck which should have ended her life, along with many doubts toward her artistic ability. Finally, Friday was able to step outside of Diego's 300 pound shadow and find a light of her own. She has painted around 145 works, with over one third resulting in self portraits. With roughly 40 surgeries throughout her life, Frida was the person she knew best and she decided to use herself as a muse. From her iconic unibrow and dark mustache, Frida was able to portray a side a beauty that embodied the concept of individuality at its finest. Frida, you were one amazing woman.

Even though my Monday consisted of non-stop research, my day flew. It's nice to have something as engaging as Frida and Diego to make an eight hour work day seem like a play date. I actually ended my evening with a play date! I met a sorority sister, Hilary, for coffee to discuss our plans for the future. There is nothing like catching up with a best friend and discussing our future, especially when they plan to coincide.

Here's to a great Monday and hopes to an eventful Tuesday.