Description
Viva Frida
Book Summary
Viva Frida is a visual work that invites the reader to delve into the intimate and symbolic universe of Frida Kahlo. Through an innovative combination of puppets, handcrafted sets, photography, and illustration, Yuyi Morales constructs a poetic narrative that explores the essence of life through simplicity and sensory perception. This picture book is not a conventional biography, but rather an aesthetic experience that connects art, nature, and love as the fundamental pillars of existence.
What is it about?
Viva Frida offers a visual and emotional journey through the inner world of the iconic Mexican painter. The author, Yuyi Morales, brings Frida Kahlo to life using puppets and meticulously crafted settings, which are then photographed and combined with illustrations to create a unique universe. The narrative, brief and lyrical, focuses on the search for the essential: perceiving the world through the senses, connecting with nature, artistic expression, and love as forces that reveal the true essence of life. The book invites readers to rediscover beauty in simple things, in harmony with Frida's own life philosophy.
Main Themes
- The essence of life through simplicity and sensory perception.
- Art as a vehicle for expression and self-discovery.
- The connection with nature and love as existential pillars.
- The symbolic universe and identity of Frida Kahlo.
- The fusion of artistic techniques (puppets, photography, illustration) in visual storytelling.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers of all ages interested in art, illustration, and the figure of Frida Kahlo. It is especially recommended for lovers of auteur picture books, collectors of unique visual works, and those seeking a poetic and sensory approach to the life of a historical figure, rather than a factual biography. It is also ideal for sharing as a family, as its visual language and universal message resonate with children and adults alike.
What this book offers
- An innovative aesthetic experience that fuses photography, illustration, and three-dimensional art.
- An intimate and poetic perspective on Frida Kahlo's life philosophy, far removed from the traditional biographical approach.
- An invitation to reflect on the beauty of the simple and the importance of the senses in perceiving the world.
- A collector's item of high artistic and editorial value, with a carefully crafted hardcover edition.
- A visual and narrative resource that stimulates the imagination and aesthetic sensitivity of readers of all ages.
Technical Details
- Author: Morales, Yuyi
- Publisher: El Ángel Caído
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Graphic novels, illustrated books, activity and subject books, picture books
- Collection: Tirachinas
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: November 2018
- Number of pages: 40
- Weight: 480 g
Editorial Review
Viva Frida stands out for its bold and accomplished visual proposal, which transcends the conventional picture book format to offer an almost sculptural experience. Yuyi Morales' work is a sensitive and respectful tribute to Frida Kahlo that appeals to both emotion and aesthetic contemplation. Its poetic approach and meticulous hardcover edition make it a valuable piece for collectors and an ideal gateway for those who wish to connect with the artist's universe from a different, intimate, and deeply artistic perspective.