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Reception: Saturday, October 5, 2-6 PM
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photo credits (left to right): Andrew Phipps, "Lenore;" Janet Olenik, "Little Red Riding Hood;"
earrings by Anthe Wocszyna; Jaime Cortez, "Flor de la Muerte"
This exhibition features traditional altars honoring loved ones who have passed
and others dealing with universal issues and concepts about death. Also on view
is a large selection of work in various media by local artists and Mexican folk art
commemorating this major Mexican holiday, which falls on November 1 and 2.
Ritualized worship of the dead has been practiced in Mexico since at least 1800 B.C. The modern observance is a combination of pre-Hispanic and Catholic influences. Day of the Dead participants prepare elaborate feasts and altars as offerings. A celebration of life and its aftermath, the holiday is a time of reflection and has inspired a rich folk art tradition. The appeal of Day of the Dead has widely spread outside its origins in Mexico. For the 30th consecutive year, The Folk Tree is pleased to participate in this rich observance. Read more...       photo credits: (left to right/top to bottom): Robert Palacios, "Brown Sugar;" Alek Talevich, "Diabolico;" Denise Cortes, "Frida & Diego;" William Earling, "La Viuda" (The Widow); Cathy Ashworth, "Dressed for the Dead;" Ulla Anobile, "Bird Soul Returning"
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UPCOMING DAY OF THE DEAD ACTIVITIES AT THE FOLK TREE
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