Brass for the main structure and papier mache instead of plaster. Natural flowers symbolize Frida’s identity and heritage./Brass, papier-mâché, natural flowers and leaves, cotton cord

I was inspired by the medical corsets that Frida wore after the severe accident she had.

To support her spine, she had to wear a variety of medical corsets which were often rigid and uncomfortable. Most of them were made of plaster. Despite the discomfort, Frida transformed them into canvases for her art.