
Day of the Dead Mural

by Terry Rowe
Title
Day of the Dead Mural
Artist
Terry Rowe
Medium
Mixed Media - Digital Photography
Description
A collection of colorful images depicting the Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos symbols, extracted from a painted graffiti mural in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Abstracts appeal to me because there is always something new to discover in an abstract image if you're willing to look inside.
Abstract expressionism: an artistic movement of the mid-20th century comprising diverse styles and techniques and emphasizing especially an artist's liberty to convey attitudes and emotions through nontraditional and usually nonrepresentational means.
Day of the Dead (Spanish: Dia de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and acknowledged around the world in other cultures. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.
Scholars trace the origins of the modern Mexican holiday to indigenous observances dating back hundreds of years and to an Aztec festival dedicated to the goddess Mictecacihuatl. The holiday has spread throughout the world, being absorbed within other deep traditions for honoring the dead. It happens to be a holiday that has become a national symbol and as such is taught (for educational purposes) in the nation's schools, but there are families who are more inclined to celebrate a traditional "All Saints Day" associated with the Catholic Church.
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March 1st, 2015
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