embodying the tension between chaos and vulnerability
An evocative portrait of a Catrina
a figure who continues to bring joy and laughter to generations
The textured turquoise background contrasts vividly with her vibrant attire
blending devotion with artistic expression
Mirada Carboncillo sobre papel embodying the tension between chaosMeasures: 200 x 100 cm This portrait, titled Mirada, is a tribute to Frida Kahlonot just the icon, but the woman behind the myth. I painted her in black and white because her intensity doesnt need color. Its all in her eyesstrong, defiant, vulnerable. The brushstrokes are raw and direct, just like her presence. The shadows frame her, but never dim her. She looks straight at you, asking nothing, demanding everything. With Mirada, I wanted to capture