The cheerful hues also add to the celebratory nature of the holiday, which, although it's wrapped up in death, is not somber but festive.Īndi Xoch, founder and owner of Latinx With Plants in East Los Angeles, said the growing popularity of the holiday has made it "easier for young Latinx or brown people who are first or second generation to accept their heritage and be and be proud."Īndi Xoch, founder of Latinx With Plants in East Los Angeles, told NPR she is concerned about the commercialization and the borderline or sometimes outright cultural appropriation of what was once an indigenous holiday. The fragrance of the bright orange and yellow flowers is said to lead souls from their burial place to their family homes. The celebration involves the creation of an altar with offerings that include photos of the dead, candles, bottles of mezcal and tequila, and food, sugar skulls, and the cempasúchil - the Aztec name of the marigold flower native to Mexico. That tradition was blended with the Roman Catholic observance of All Saints Day by the Spaniards when they conquered Mexico. It's deeply rooted in pre-Hispanic Aztec rituals tied to the goddess Mictecacihuatl, or the Lady of the Dead, who allowed spirits to travel back to earth to commune with family members. 2, stretches back centuries in Mexico and to a lesser extent a few other Latin American countries. The origins of Día de los Muertos, which begins on Nov. Deceased individuals are remembered with the placement of flowers and candles at their cemeteries. Inspiration for this installation was derived from Posadas illustrations, “El gran panteón amoroso” (The big cemetery of lovers), “La calavera de Cupido” (Calavera of Cupid, which relates to theme of love) and “La calavera catrina” (The calavera of the fashionable lady).This image depicts how Día de los Muertos is observed and celebrated.
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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