For a few years I have made pieces of jewelry inspired by Frida Kahlo, one of my favorite female artists and historical figures. Her passion for life despite being faced with multiple challenges and physical disability is what initially drew me to her life story and from there I fell in love with her artwork. This summer I have continued to add to the "Frida" line and have also begun a series inspired by the work of another favorite artist, Georgia O'Keefe. The Frida line has lots of bold color, and skulls reminiscent of the Mexican "Dia de los Muertos", or the "Day of the Dead". The Georgia O'keene pieces are inspired directly by her paintings, also full of color and passion. Many of Georgia O'Keefe's most famous paintings were painted during her years living in the New Mexico during the second half of her life. I highly recommend the biographies of both of these women, who lived fascinating lives that intersected with the lives of many other fascinating characters of their time. Viva la Vida!!!
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| The first of the "Georgia O'Keefe series, inspired by her painting. |
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| New additions to the "Frida" collection, all with turquoise from Kingman, AZ. |
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| "Frida" ring with turquoise. |
