Dia de los Muertos is a photograph by Jenny Revitz Soper which was uploaded on May 29th, 2016.
Dia de los Muertos
While customs vary widely, the idea is the same: friends and relatives go to cemeteries to celebrate their loved ones. They paint their faces to... more
Title
Dia de los Muertos
Artist
Jenny Revitz Soper
Medium
Photograph
Description
While customs vary widely, the idea is the same: friends and relatives go to cemeteries to celebrate their loved ones. They paint their faces to resemble skulls, build altars at the gravesides and decorate them with bright orange marigold flowers, candles, photos and memorabilia.
Although Day of the Dead and Halloween do share skeletons and a place on the calendar, there are major differences. Look at the skulls in Dia de los Muertos ceremonies... they are not ghoulish~ they are smiling!
Unlike the Spaniards, who viewed death as the end of life, the Aztecs viewed it as the continuation of life. They didn't fear death; they embraced it. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake.
There are companion pieces in my Religious Images gallery. They were all taken on Olvera Street in Los Angeles, California. One of the merchants had these figures displayed for sale in his window.
I am pleased to announce that this image tied for FIRST PLACE in the FAA Contest, "October Photography group logo the female form" 9/20/2016!
Featured on the homepage of the following FAA groups:
Images That Excite You 9/21/2016
Cards, Cards, Cards 9/28/2016
What Interrobang 1 A Day 2/08/2017
Contemporary 4/11/2019
The Artists Group 4/15/2019
Art - It is Good For You - 10/2021
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May 29th, 2016
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Comments (33)
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your camera art has been nominated as a Special Feature by a fellow artist Camera Art member for your superb art in Camera Art Group!! You are invited to post your art in the "Special Feature Archive Discussion" in the Camera Art group. Please share the love by nominating a fellow artist whose work is in Camera Art Group. You can do that in the specific "SPECIAL FEATURES NOMINATIONS - VOL 7ā€¯ discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Diana Mary Sharpton
Nominating this fabulous Die de los Metros capture for special feature on the camera art group...t/p
Nancy Griswold
This looks like such a really neat event, you are so lucky to see it, so much fun and uplifting image FAV/L
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #14 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Jenny Revitz Soper
Thanks to Rebecca Malo for featuring my work on the homepage of the Artist group, Contemporary!
Dave Farrow
My oh my, skeletons partying and having fun. This is so unique Jenny and you have a great eye. This stunning piece is a true beauty. You earn the highly coveted "Santa`s Boney Best" gold cup. (only awarded in December). My dear, it`s obvious why this is a contest winner. Your description is incredible as well
Mary Ann Weger
Congratulations! Your beautiful image has been featured in the Fine Art America group “Cards, Cards, Cards - Note Cards - Greeting Cards - All Media Accepted”. Group URL: http://fineartamerica.com/groups/cards-cards-cards--note-cards--greeting-cards--all-media-accepted.html
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