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Thursday May 17th 2012, 10:05 pmRoundish and white, with intricate black scrolling designs arcing across every inch of its surface, sitting silently on the hardwood as if in contemplation. But in reality its presence is to cause the observer to engage thoughtfully, philosophically. A leering gaze defiant of but yet symbolizing death. The ornateness notes the love of crafting this object, the lavish efforts put forth also a form of defiance, and at the same time a form of acceptance. Possibly a celebratory meditation on that we all will face this someday, so live by creating. Eerily captivating, such detail and attention evokes a certain kind of metaphysical dance between the living and the dead. There is always a serious morbid aspect to this folk art but with a strong tinge of humor as well. Jesting the nature of death is another condition of the living, eventually, so why hide it. Día de los Muertos. Its fascinating to me, that with a wink of an eye, death can feel so life affirming through admiration of artful rendering.
Fragile Skulls Of Paper Mache
May 17th 2012
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