"I don't believe in marriage. No, I really don't. Let me be clear about that. I think at worst it's a hostile political act, a way for small-minded men to keep women in the house and out of the way, wrapped up in the guise of tradition and conservative religious nonsense. At best, it's a happy delusion - these two people who truly love each other and have no idea how truly miserable they're about to make each other. But, but, when two people know that, and they decide with eyes wide open to face each other and get married anyway, then I don't think it's conservative or delusional. I think it's radical and courageous and very romantic". Freda Khalo
Freda Khalo is one of my favourite artists, women, feminists, you name it, I love her. My mom painted me a beautiful picture of her that hangs in our front hallway. It's one of my most favourite things ever. The 100th anniversary of International Women's Day has had me thinking about awesome ladies all week.
I'm so happy that it's one of your most favorite things ever. It was so much fun to paint. Freda was an amazing brave woman. xo
ReplyDeletewow, your mom painted that? i've always admired it :)
ReplyDeletenice work terri!