MEXICAN ART SERIES
I love to travel, and I love to take away inspiration from my adventures and express them through the canvas. I found that Mexico had such an eclectic, bright and beautiful imagery especially dealing with heavy topics like religion and death. Particularly the day of the dead a traditional ceremony where the citizens dress up like the dead to meet with their dead family members where they are conjured up to visit the living for one night.
"THE ETERNAL MOTHER" by Evangelina created circa. 2019 24x36 acrylics, glitter, and resin coating
Since pre-Columbian times in Mexico, mothers have played an important role. Seen as the first protectors and teachers of the next generation. Mothers were considered the foundation of their families and society.
"MI CORAZON" by Evangelina created circa 2018. 24x36 acrylics, glitter, and resin coating on canvas
The sacred heart symbol in Mexican culture and art represents Jesus' love for humanity. The sacred heart became part of the Mexican culture after the Spanish defeated the Aztecs in the 16th century. In my depiction the sacred heart is a reminder of the devotion to Catholicism in Mexico
"DAY OF THE DEAD" by Evangelina created circa.2018 24x36 acrylics, glitter and resin coating on canvas
"Dia de los Muertos" (day of the dead) is a mexican holiday that celebrates the lives of deceased relatives. This tradition has spilled over to many parts of the world and many celebrate by having parades, dressing up as skeletons to not scare their loved ones as the day of the dead is believed to help pass any family members over to the light.