Saturday, November 04, 2006
Altares Y Ofrendas
I was in an art show for Dia de Los Muertos. It was at Centro Cultural Aztlan. The opening was Thursday November 2nd. The gallery was full of people and many many beautiful pieces of artwork. It was an honor for me to show along side so many amazing artists.
The opening was awesome. There was a performance group called Carnaval de San Anto. About half of the group were all using percussion instruments and the other half were dancers. They all had on Dia de Los Muertos masks and costumes. They looked breath taking. It started out like a death march and the performers made a circle around the gallery. Then the percussionist found a spot to park and the dancers started dancing around the gallery. Eventually they started pulling people in from the crowd to dance with them. I joined in and shook my booty to the drumbeats. It was soooo much fun. I had never experienced a performance like that. It left me awe struck.
Equally amazing was the love and support I got from friends and family. My mom and cousin Mercy were there. Freddy Lopez from Lopez Studios , Mike from Screaming Samurai Studio, Luli and Maria, Teri and her family, Merisa and Wendy. It was such a big night for me and having friends and family join me was just icing on the cake.
Freddy was also in the show. He had a beautiful painting. He is an amazing artist. His talent never ceases to amaze me. He has been an inspiration to me since I met him. In fact this whole thing came about because he and I stumbled upon some painted skulls at a flea market and I decided I wanted to paint some skulls myself. Then it grew and grew and before I knew it I was making an alter for my dad who passed two years ago. I am so happy he was showing. I can only imagine he will be showing more and more in the future. He is my muse. His thoughts and words drive me to create.
Luli and I danced with the dead, we danced with the dead. I met myspace friends I hadn’t met before. Denise was the hostess with the mostess. I had a blast. I left the space feeling like a new woman. I accomplished. I made. I did.
I have photos posted on my photo blog.
Life is good. On with creation. 
MJ
