Self Portrait - Time Flies
- Artist
- Frida Kahlo
- Date
- 1929
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Self-portrait
"Self Portrait - Time Flies" is a captivating self-portrait rendered primarily in oil paints, showcasing the artist’s introspective nature. The painting is created on a Masonite panel, which provides a smooth surface for detailed work. The style blends elements of Naïve art (primitivism), evident in its simple, almost childlike forms and vibrant colors. The surreal, dreamlike atmosphere evokes Surrealism, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time reflected in the title.
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