Dia De Los Muertos

Since we have been studying Oaxaca, I thought this may be of some interest to some of you. The Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is not only one of the most important celebrations in Oaxaca, it is also one of the most visited by tourists. Which I hope to one day to be able to attend. In the mean time I will just have to settle for attending the celebrations held locally. The San Jose Museum on Art is holding a Dia De Los Muertos festival this weekend. I have provided the link below. Also if you are interested they have an exhibit on Frida, for those of you interested in getting some more info you can kill two birds with one stone and check both out.

Hope you enjoy! I know I will be there.


http://www.sjmusart.org/content/events/event_info.phtml?itemID=393

http://www.sanjosemuseumofart.org/content/exhibitions/current/exhibition_info.phtml?itemID=383

Frida Exhibit

This painting portrays the pain Frida suffered when she had a miscarriage.There are six images surrounding her that represent the anguish and feelings she endured through this tragic time in her life. This painting really caught my attention. To paint such a personal tragedy in her life and such a personal thing. And to capture the pain







Here is another painting exhibiting the pain she felt when she discovered the affair between her husband and her sister. The extent of her pain was so much that she related it the victim of a brutal murder. A woman who was murdered by her lover for having an affair. It's a very capturing painting. The blood even flows onto the frame of the painting.








This painting entitled "Self Portrait - Very Ugly", shows her low self esteem. Even through her success she did not see herself as such. I find this painting of Frida to be very beautiful. I see no ugliness in her at all. Its sad that she would see herself as such. She was a very inspiring woman.

Image of Mexico

Growing up I would visit Mexico every year for a month during the Holidays. I was always amazed at the beautiful buildings. This is Zacatecas the region both of my parents are from and where we would visit often while growing up.









When I imagine Mexican art I always think of the vibrant colors, which in my mind represents the passion and lives of the people.












This is Mesoamerica where the richness of the history of Mexico is buried and is being revealed.














This is a picture depicting Dia De Los Muertos. It's a celebration of the Dead honoring and remembering them. Again the vibrant colors and detail is what reminds me of Mexico and the richness of the culture.







This is Chichen Itza, I traveled here when I was about 9 and was actually able to climb the ruins. It was amazing then. I wish I could go back now, I would be able to appreciate it more. Sadly though due to the destruction of tourism the temples are no longer available to climb. It was a wonderful experience.

Myself

He is my world. My inspiration in life. He has shaped who I am today.















I'm always trying to find the laughter in every situation. Always say Laughter is what keeps me sane.














I am a total shoe fanatic. Its one of the fun things I can sneak in when dressing professionally.











I am a complete numbers person. Would be lost without them.







Enjoy watching movies and can be found using movie quotes. Love comedies but a good cry is good too.