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Día de los Muertos Exhibition at the Firehouse Art Center

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  • 667 4th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501
  • October 12, 2024 - November 3, 2024
  • From: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Día de los Muertos Exhibition at the Firehouse Art Center is made up of multiple exhibits:

Catrinas on Parade

The Catrina exhibit will open on October 12th, during the Dia de los Muertos Festival, and will be on view until November 3, 2023. There will be select Catrinas hanging at the Longmont Public Library as well.

JOYANNA GITTINGS AND THE ART ATTACK KIDS- “ALEBRIJES”

What are alebrijes?The alebrije is a Mexican handicraft traditionally made with the technique of paper mache or wood. It is a fantastic figure that combines physiognomic elements of various animals, whether real or imaginary, and is characterized by being painted in vibrant colors.Intertwined with indigenous beliefs and traditions, these mythical beings represent the connection of nature with the supernatural. The vibrant colors and extravagant patterns reflect the biological and cultural richness of the region, and their creation is an act of respect towards natural resources and an interpretation of local spirituality.Joyanna and the kids of Art Attack have made all the alebrijes in the gallery.  You may find them in surprising places, so keep your eyes open!

JAMIE CHIHUAN- Documentary Shorts 

//WORDS

Artists live by many different philosophies, but sometimes, we get too caught up in the details of our work to truly recognize our intentions. Words is a series of Colorado creative retrospectives that encapsulates an artist’s intentions in a single word. This word reflects the artist’s philosophy and their current state of work. Each video is tailored to the artist and the word they choose. These videos are not about their work but about their thoughts.

“I was born and raised in Longmont Colorado to two immigrant parents. My Mother is from Mexico and my father is Peruvian. My creative journey did not start until my final year in high school after failing the only class in my entire educational career. It was my 2D art class and from that point forward I decided to explore more artistic passions and fell in love. Later that year I picked up my father’s camera and began shooting my cloak series. 
My Artwork lives in the surreal realm. Growing up in a diverse household exposed me to unique aesthetics that are prevalent in my work. From the vibrant colors of Peruvian dance dresses to the skulls of the Santa Muerte statues that littered my childhood home. The symbols in my work could be a collection of past memories. Besides memories, my work also focuses on Life, Death, Love, and Dreams. I try to explore all these themes using different mediums like painting, drawing, digital, film, photography, and writing.”

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