Worksheet: Making an Artwork Inspired by Frida Kahlo

Me and My World: Art Inspired by Frida Kahlo

Make a photo collage about places you love.

Frida Kahlo was proud of her Mexican heritage, and many of her paintings celebrate her country. In her paintings you will find the Mexican flat, temples, clothing, and jewellery. Kahlo also showed her travels and how she felt when she was away from home. Like Kahlo, make a picture that shows two different places that are important in your life.

Equipment
Photograph of you
Magazines and photos
Maps
Paper
Scissors
Glue

1. Choose two places for your picture. Here are some ideas: Did you ever move? Show where you live now and where you used to live. Did your family move to Australia from another country? Is there a special place you like to visit? Perhaps you visit your grandparents in another state or have taken a holiday to an exciting place.

2. Put a photo of yourself in the centre of the picture. I used a photograph of me sleeping to show that I am having a dream about my travels.

3. Collect pictures that show each place. Look through travel brochures or use photos you have taken. You can include flags, maps, food, clothing, buildings, or landscapes.

4. Show a different place on each side.


Try this too!
Me and Myself

In one of her famous paintings, The Two Fridas, Kahlo showed herself holding hands with a double of herself! Like Kahlo, make a double self-portrait – a picture that shows two different sides of you. Take two photographs of yourself, or make two drawings. Show yourself with two different feelings. IN one, you might be happy; in the other, perhaps you are sad, angry, or frightened. Create a place with magazines collage or paint, and put the two of you in it!

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