The Mended Column – Deep Dive
About
Inspired by Frida Kahlo’s 1944 painting, The Broken Column, Skye Becker-Yamakawa reimagines the piece after Frida’s passing, portraying her as moving on to a place where she becomes whole and free from pain.
Imagery
In The Mended Column, Skye paints the column healed, with imagery depicting a joyful, pain-free Frida.
Frida’s floral dress symbolizes renewal and new life.
Calaveras surround her, encouraging us to celebrate her life.
Red ribbons symbolize hope.
The valley in the background thrives with growing vegetation.
A sunrise on the horizon signifies a new day.
Frame
Skye’s floral images continuing the renewal symbolism.
A hand sculpted Dia de Muertos sugar skull centered at the top of the frame.
The red ribbon and bow also continues onto the frame representing hope.
Materials
- Painting
- Acrylic on gesso board
- Acrylic satin finish
- Frame
- Pine wood
- Polymer sculpting clay
- Wood glue, v-nails, and z-clips
- Hung with d-rings and wire
Measurements
- Height: 33.00 inches (83.82 cm)
- Width: 26.00 inches (66.04 cm)
- Depth: 3.50 inches (8.89 cm)
- Weight: 9.00 lbs 5 oz. (4.22 kg)