Frida Kahlo: Roots, 1943

"Roots" 1943

Created By: Frida Kahlo

Written By: Madison Herley

The painting "Roots" created by Frida Kahlo in 1943 represents the artist herself. I choose the painting "Roots" because it was an unique style of a portrait. For example, usually portraits are a close up of someones face. However, in Frida's painting it is a wide shot of herself on some type of land with roots coming out of her torso. Some researchers believe Frida was inspired to create this painting because she alway had a dream of being able to give birth since she was a childless woman. In addition, other researchers have predicted that Frida is mimicking the Catholic religion with a Christ sacrifice by having her blood flowing to the vines. Furthermore, this sacrifice has been connected to some of Fridas other work as well. I did like this photo the best because she used a lot of warm tones to create the painting. The color of her dress and the vine branches stood out to me the most because they were vivid. Lastly, I like how Frida is posed laying down in the land with a pillow under her right elbow. I think this portrays the painting to look a bit more relaxed. Therefore, Frida's painting "Roots" was very interesting to interpret.