Untitled, after Frida Kahlo's Self-Portrait from 1948

Untitled, after "Frida Kahlo's self -portrait" from 1948, 80 x 100 cm, oil on canvas, 2024

The inspiration for the creation of the painting was the „Self -portrait in the Tehuan headgear" by Frida Kahlo from 1948, which she wore to satisfy her life partner Diego Rivera. At that time, the artist was sick a lot, so it was the only painting she managed to paint in that year. I decided to refer to this art work because I feel a huge bond with it. A seemingly lace headgear is decorated Frida’s face, but in fact she’s involved in it. The artist's face disappears in density. Decorations are only used to distract the viewer from the problems that Kahlo affected at that time. Frida has transformed traumatic experiences and her exceptional sensitivity to the unique language of art, which to this day inspires and encourages reflection on the meaning and goal of human existence.

Also like Kahlo, I treat painting as a kind of art therapy. I experienced a positive post -destroying development myself. I always carry a journal in which I record thoughts, dreams, goals and illustrate them with various drawings. My art work emanates spirituality, which gives me extraordinary strength to go forward despite adversity.

I was also inspired by the architecture of Antoni Gaudí, and more precisely the stained glass and mosaics of his authorship, which I had the pleasure to admire live, during my last stay in Barcelona. I visited then: the famous temple of Sagrada Samilia, artist's house Casa Milà, Casa Batlló residential building and the extraordinary Güell Park. Virtuoso, brave, and at the same time full of colors and various shapes of the famous architect, it is impossible not to admire! I am also inspired by nature and I believe that every color has power.