| This project report focuses on Frida Kahlo's unique form of costume expression, as seen in her self-portraits. Through the examination of documents, texts, photographs, and artwork, it is apparent that in her self-portraits, Frida masked her persona behind a stoic self-image using costume, color, and symbolic imagery to unmask her inner turmoil. Frida's artwork and costume dissolved the distinction between her internal and external worlds; therefore, her personal and artistic identities are inseparable.; The American premiere of Dreams of a Sunday Afternoon, written by playwright Maritza Nunez, was produced by the California Repertory Theatre at California State University, Long Beach, in February, 2004. My costume design for this production was the visual interpretation of Frida Kahlo's vast reservoir of symbolic imagery and inner turmoil as seen in her self-portraits. |
