Thursday, October 26, 2023

Day 4090: Dia de los Muertos and TBT.

  
"Fragile":photo, collage & digital 


 

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2GN2S ...

Día de los Muertos Celebrations

 Although images of skeletons, skulls, and coffins dominate the decorations for both Halloween and Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead celebrations favor honoring deceased loved ones over candy-fueled parties and kiddie costume parades. The tradition spans on two days of posthumous tributes including altars, gatherings, and loving offerings. Music, food, and festive processions all play a part in this annual ritual commemorating life and embracing death.

Mexic-Arte Museum  
 

Santa Monica
Originally an Aztec holiday dedicated to the immortal rulers of the underworld—Mictlantecuhtli and Mictecacíhuatl—Día de los Muertos was later merged with the Catholic holidays of All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days upon the arrival of Spanish colonials. Today, many Latin American countries host a multi-day celebration that coincides with the yearly harvest: November 1 is Día de los Inocentes, marking the day that the spirits of children return to their grieving families; and the adult spirit-focused Día de los Muertos on November 2.  




 


Throwback Thursday


Demura Sensei with some of his black belt students joining him for PHO, after day class.




 
A 4 minute video, Roar, here.


 
Just because ...

Green Tanager


An invitation for you.

 
18041 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
photo by Dan Kee

I have been asked to do an art demo for the Huntington Beach Art League on Wednesday, November 1st. So I am working, preparing for that. It will be at the beautiful, new HB Senior Center on Goldenwest off of the 405 freeway. It starts at 7 PM and done by 8:30. HBAL asked to to post this on my blog and invite anyone that is interested. It's free, you don't have to be a member to attend.
It's a great group, I've been a member since 1999. I will be working with about 6+ messed-up canvases and try to finish or at least improve them. To show the recycling of canvases using gessos, collage and acrylic. 
Maybe I'll see you there?
 

 
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4 comments:

elenor said...

That's a wonderful way to celebrate and honor our deceased loved. I think they would prefer it to how we do it here with a visit to the grave, some flowers and candles - that's only sad.
Thanks for these news , they are really 2GN2S!

jacki long said...

Thank you, Elenor!
I( think it used to be hat q=way, but I remember some bringing food, so there was eating after. Now, here the3y are opting for a memorial or celebration of their life. Demura Sensei had a memorial service because more than attended.

john said...

Very strong piece. The red is amazing.

jacki long said...

Thank you, John. There is a story there?