“La anciana, el tlacuache y el fuego” / 2016 / © Jesús Muñoz, Ilustrador

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Hola! I'm Vaquero Azul Art, I'm a trans masc, Indigenous Taino Mexican artist.

My work centers Trans Latine love.

I'll be listing these prints up for sale soon in my Kofi so keep your eyes peeled!

NARU (Prey, 2022)

Feliz día de los muertos. Happy day of the dead.

Heres a painting of mine

Title: Until death do us apart

Composition: Acrilic on canvas

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Aquí una pintura mía

Título: Hasta que la muerte nos separe

Composición: Acrílico sobre lienzo

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And this side of me I havent show but my paintings we're part of many exhibitions in the museum of Cozumel Island. I even had the oportunity to share my work along with a famous muralist that worked with Diego Rivera, the husband of Frida Kahlo. I have many recocnitions from my exhibitions to prove this, no cap. 🧢

I'm doing paintings upon request at $150.00 dollars each, if interested please email me at [email protected]

“La ultima puerta. Nivel 9”/ “The last door. Level 9” This piece is part of my show THE WALK HOME II at @cactusgallery check it out! Link in bio #thewalkhome #cactusgallery #chicunamictlán #mictlán #mesoamerica #mitologia #azteca #mexicanart #mesoamerican #mythology #aztec #neomexicanismos #artemexicano #mictlantecuhtli #soul #journey #afterlife #underworld #ancientgods #lifeanddeath #contemporaryart #figurativeart #surrealart #latinamericanart #latinaartist #womanartist #mexicomagico #folksurrealism #dayofthedead #diademuertos https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjb4IDXjKCp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The Two Fridas

Frida Kahlo, The Two Fridas (1939). Oil on canvas, 173.5 cm × 173 cm. Museo de Arte Moderno, Mexico City.

As an avid enthusiast of art history, Frida Kahlo has always held a special place in my heart. Her bold and deeply personal artworks have captivated me since I first encountered them, igniting my passion for studying art and its ability to convey raw emotion and profound truths. Among her many iconic paintings, The Two Fridas stands out as a powerful testament to Kahlo's resilience and her exploration of identity and emotion in the face of personal turmoil.

The Painting's Context: Completed in 1939, shortly after Kahlo's divorce from Diego Rivera, The Two Fridas is a poignant reflection of the artist's inner struggles and conflicting emotions during this tumultuous period of her life. The painting portrays two distinct versions of Kahlo, each representing different aspects of her personality and experiences.

The Duality of Identity: The two Fridas depicted in the painting symbolize the duality within Kahlo herself. On the left, we see the traditional Frida adorned in Tehuana clothing, a representation of her Mexican heritage and cultural identity. This Frida sits with a broken heart exposed, representing her vulnerability and emotional pain following her separation from Rivera. In contrast, the Frida on the right is depicted in modern attire, embodying her independence and strength as a woman.

Symbolism and Imagery: The imagery in The Two Fridas is rich with symbolism and metaphor. The visible hearts of both Fridas highlight their emotional turmoil, with the heart of the traditional Frida visibly cut and torn open, symbolizing her emotional wounds and vulnerability. The main artery, cut off by surgical pincers, further emphasizes the theme of heartbreak and the potential for emotional destruction. The vein winding around the two Fridas connects their hearts, underscoring their shared pain and emotional bond. Additionally, the miniature portrait of Diego Rivera held by the Frida on the right serves as a profound testament to the complexities of Kahlo's relationship with her husband. It encapsulates the tumultuous nature of their bond, portraying both love and pain intertwined.

The Power of Connection: Despite their differences, the two Fridas are depicted holding hands, symbolizing a connection between different aspects of Kahlo's identity. This gesture speaks to the artist's resilience and ability to find strength and solidarity within herself, even in moments of profound vulnerability and despair.

Conclusion: Frida Kahlo's The Two Fridas remains a timeless masterpiece that continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Through its powerful imagery and symbolism, the painting invites viewers to explore themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of human emotion. As a personal favourite of mine, it serves as a reminder of the transformative power of art to illuminate the depths of the human experience and inspire empathy, understanding, and connection.

Pondering The Two Fridas: How does Frida Kahlo's The Two Fridas resonate with your own experiences of duality and identity, and what emotions does it evoke in you when you examine its rich symbolism and imagery?

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Michoacán, noviembre 2019

More drawings I made!

“El romance de la mujer volcán con la mujer montaña” / 2016 / © Jesús Muñoz, Ilustrador  

Ernesto Garcia Cabral

🍉Exquisite Heron Sculpture handmade in Oaxaca. Ready to ship from Texas! . . . #sandiafolk #alebrije #alebrijes #folkart #mexicanart #puebloart #design #architecturelovers #mexicanfolkart #oaxaca #animalillustration #suclptureart #wildlifelovers #animalfigure #mexicanfigurines #barronegro #huichol #woodworking #heron #oaxacacultural #woodart #oaxacaart #wildlife #animalsofinstagram #woodsculptureart #woodtherapy #mexicanfolkart #mexicananimals #mexicandesign #woodanimals #woodsculpture (at Houston, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoGmJngDYKX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Sweet Tzompantli” (Yellow) This piece is available through @cactusgallery Link in bio #sweet #tzompantli #cactusgallery #milkalolo #mesoamerican #traditions #aztec #ancientcivilization #sincretismo #mexicomagico #calaveritas #culturasprehispanicas #culturamexicana #neomexicanismos #sugarskull #calaveritasdeazúcar #dayofthedead #mexicanart #artemexicano #latinamericanart #womanartist #diademuertos #prehispanic #folkart #mexicanfolklore #vivalavida #mesoamerica #surrealart #contemporaryart #artecontemporaneo https://www.instagram.com/p/CpyuFTzD_By/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=