The painting "Las Dos Fridas" by Frida Kahlo depicts two versions of herself holding hands, with their hearts exposed. The traditional Frida's heart is torn open, with her main artery cut by surgical pincers in her lap, causing blood to drip onto her white dress and risk bleeding to death. The stormy sky filled with clouds suggests inner turmoil within Frida. The document also provides tasks to complete a drawing and create a symbolism list based on the painting.

1. ‘Las Dos Fridas’ (The Two Fridas)
by Frida Kahlo
The two Fridas are holding hands. They both
have visible hearts and the heart of the
traditional Frida is cut and torn open.
The main artery, which comes from the torn
heart down to the right hand of the
traditional Frida, is cut off by the surgical
pincers held in the lap of the traditional
Frida.
The blood keeps dripping on her white dress
and she is in danger of bleeding to death.
The stormy sky filled with agitated clouds
may reflect Frida's inner turmoil.
Task 1: Complete the drawing. Use the
image below to help you.
Task 2: Create a list of objects that could
symbolise your character, emotions,
interests or relationships with others.