![]() All materials used in this installation are from re-purposed plastics. The bride and groom and all decorative elements are designed with a recycling conscious and artistically minded approach. This installation celebrates and reminds us that all loving relationships, much like the recyclable material utilized in its design, will last a lifetime and the spirits of the dead are always with us. Jose Guadalupe Posada utilized Dia de Los Muertos imagery in this format because it symbolized eternal love and his ongoing fascination with the elegant skull known as the Catrina. This classic wedding chapel romantic skeleton folk-art scene is commonly presented in decorative Mexican glass boxes. Traditions include gravesite decoration with gifts, flowers and possessions, construction of sculptures, paintings, and private or public altars honoring the deceased with marigolds, sugar skulls, notes, photos and favorite foods of the departed. Homes, cemeteries, and public spaces await spiritual visitation. On November 2nd, adult spirits return to enjoy the festivities. ![]() Most believe the gates of heaven are opened at midnight on October 31st, and the spirits of all deceased children (angelitos) reunite with their families for the day. On Dia de los Muertos, the dead are supposed to awakened from their eternal rest to share remembrance with their loved ones between October 31st through November 2nd. The celebration centers upon remembering friends and family members who have passed away, allowing the dead to live on through the memories of the living. Dia de Los Muertos Originsĭia de Los Muertos, which coincides with All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day is a Mexican holiday now observed throughout the world.
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