Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo had a powerfully intense creative relationship. It is hard to imagine how two such strong artistic personalities made a life together, but they both created a body of work that was strongly influenced by the other.
I have written about my recent visit to Mexico City, when I visited Frida’s Blue House, and also the linked studios of Diego and Frida.
Diego was a mural painter, and if you spend time in Mexico City, you will see his monumental works all over the city.
Above is a collage of Southwest, Mexican-themed and Frida Kahlo fabrics, with a section of Diego’s murals depicting Mexico’s history at the National Palace in Mexico City.
In this section of the mural, Diego depicts the painting and dyeing of fabrics in many colors, by the indigenous Aztec peoples who lived in the area before Mexico City was built.
In the last week we’ve been watching the movie Dances With Wolves, and since then I’ve been thinking about all the indigenous cultures whose colors and art are rapidly disappearing.
Diego saved the story of Mexico in this mural…how many of you are documenting the stories of indigenous peoples around the world?
My interest in world art and cultures is reflected by the wide selection of unique fabrics that we carry – especially the Australian Aboriginal art, the African art and hand-dyes, Hand-Painted Panels from Bali, and Guatemalan hand-loomed Ikats.
This morning I am off to explore an entirely different type of art and culture…watch for the weekend newsletter!
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