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Frida Kahlo (1910-1954)
The paintings of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo reflect both
her pain and her passion. When in her teens, Frida was nearly killed in a terrible streetcar accident, which crushed her pelvis and spine.
Her passion was her love for Diego Rivera, considered one
of the "great four" of modern Mexican art. Although Diego Rivera was considerably older than Frida, she married him - twice - and their stormy relationship became as famous as their art. Kahlo's work combined elements from Mexican folk art and traditional Christian symbolism. She dressed in elaborate Mexican costumes festooned with multicolored embroidery, ribbons and flowers.
Kahlo lived a short, fervent life. Her friends - who ranged
from Leon Trotsky to Nelson Rockefeller - included many of the most interesting political and artistic figures of her day.
Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986)
Considered to be the most famous woman artist of our time,
Georgia O'Keeffe was intensely dedicated to her art throughout her long life. Born in Wisconsin, she studied in Chicago and eventually moved to New York City. When she ran out of money she moved to Texas where she taught art in the public schools of Amarillo.
Inspired by the sparse landscapes of Texas, she created
abstract charcoal drawings, which came to the attention of Alfred Stieglitz, the noted photographer, editor, dealer and promoter of modernist art. In 1917 Stieglitz gave O'Keeffe her first solo exhibition in New York. Stieglitz divorced his first wife and married O'Keeffe in 1924.
In New York, O'Keeffe began painting breathtaking
nightime cityscapes and skyscrapers. She began creating her celebrated flower paintings in 1924 and added new imagery to her range. |
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Robin Lane as Frida Kahlo
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Robin Lane as Georgia O'Keeffe
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"Robin's portrayal of Georgia O'Keeffe and Frida Kahlo was a professional, seamless
integration of drama, biography, art, and music. Our public enjoyed it immensely."
"Outstanding! Robin Lane gave an extremely educational and enchanting performance.
Her sincerity is engaging and her focus and intensity contagious."
Dallas Museum of Art, January, 2000
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