on frida.

First off, let me apologize for the absence. Back-to-back trips to Oaxaca and Atlanta left little time to catch up on writing. However, I now have plenty of new adventures of all kinds to transcribe!

One of the first days I was in Mexico happened to be the 105th birthday of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. As someone who was in Mexico to study art, and who loves the work of Frida, this was too perfect. July 6, the night of Frida's birthday, I happened to eat dinner at a restaurant that had several examples of Frida-inspired art as well as a Frida impersonator. While I didn't get a chance to take any pictures, I can assure you, it was really great.

Frida as a Tehuantepec Woman
http://art-glossary.com/art/frida-kahlo-1907-1954/

While in Oaxaca, I saw a beautiful necklace that Frida's husband, Diego Rivera, gave to her, as well as many references to her work throughout the city. One of the neatest things I saw was a girl dressed in the istmo style, with the headdress, like the painting above. Seeing the "living art" had to be one of my favorite things in Oaxaca. Of course, when I got back, I found a reference to Frida on Man Repeller regarding her red lipstick and wild hair. So, I took this as some kind of artistic-divine inspiration and rocked the red lipstick and messy hair for a day. I will probably do this again soon, all while trying to avoid that oh-so-trademark unibrow, which is hopefully not a trademark of my own. Which is also why I will be getting my eyebrows threaded very soon.

Here's to you, Frida. Lipstick, eyebrow(s), and all.

new art.

One of my favorite things to do an Albuquerque has always been to go see art openings. I would go for my teachers in high school, and even a few where I had a piece displayed, but now I get to help put them on myself and see the wonderful work other young people are doing in Albuquerque. This past weekend, I went to one entitled "How Appropriate" by an MFA student named Ana Medina (see some of her work here). Her works captured a sense of identity in youth today, all done in such a way that the viewer can feel the emotion in a particular moment. It was so great to see such refreshing art in Albuquerque, and to see an artist so young with such original work. I'm super excited about all of the MFA shows coming up soon, and all of the great exhibits this summer, and will be sure to keep everyone updated so you might have a chance to go see some. And if you're in Albuquerque, you have no excuse not to.

latest finds.

In my "down-time" at work, I wonder through Pinterest and other random websites in some attempt at entertaining myself.While I sometimes just end up going back to work, I sometimes find some really intriguing things that brighten up my day. I thought I would share a few with you to help put a little spark into your day.

This Wild Idea:Photographer Theron Humphrey is on a journey through the US to chronicle the oral histories of people from all walks of life across the country. The stories he finds in his interviewees, though often bittersweet, show a very different piece of life than what most of us urbanites are used to.

http://thiswildidea.com/map

Spike Jonze: Mourir Auprès de Toi: I have been slightly in love with Olympia Le-Tan clutches for awhile. While quite outside of my price range, the designer collaborated on this short film with director Spike Jonze. A very sweet and surprising love story that comes to life out of her clutches, it is a very fun five minutes. It is, however, a bit risque, so don't watch it with children. 

http://www.olympialetan.com/#collections/the-doors-of-perception.html

Rifle Paper Co.: I just love the design of their stationery and notepads. Colorful, adorable, and vintage themes decorate the collection, and make you want to rededicate yourself to the art of letter-writing.

 

 

 

http://riflepaperco.com/item/Hat_Collection_Print/93/c2

 

 

 

 

In other news, my boyfriend is here and wanted to make sure he was mentioned, so here you go! I will be sure to share some of our adventures soon.