Art as a Medium of Expressing the Intersectional Identities of Gender, Race and Culture through an Exploration of the Art of Frida Kahlo and the Author, Lily Cooper

Abstract

This thesis examines artistic expression through feminist art theory literature review and indepth analysis of original works of Frida Kahlo and myself. This thesis informs those who view my artwork about the theme of identity, such as the intersectionality between gender, race and ethnicity that are reflected in my artwork. This thesis explores my inner evolution of artistic expression through fine art and videography as colored by my life experiences of ethnic identity and physical or emotional pain, and opens my artwork up for discussion.