I presented my artwork at the Cultural Arts Commission meeting yesterday, and received the formal recognition of my achievement from the City of South San Francisco. My piece is inspired by José Guadalupe Posada’s "La Catrina", which is the personification of Día de los Muertos. For him, death was the great equalizer: "Death is democratic”. No matter what color you are, if you are wealthy or poor, everyone ends up as a skull in the end. The image reminds people of how fragile their lives and how vain the glories of earthly life are. It uncovers more authentic heart-centered motivations for our actions and what we do with our lives.
My personification of death is very colorful, what is a sign of life and energy. It gives you a sense of joy and abundance. We often hold ourselves back from joy and feel disconnected with our surroundings. But if we accept the imperfections in ourselves and others, and become more patient, we will experience more peace and happiness. It’s a reminder to let go of problems and burdens, especially the ones that are beyond our control, and enjoy life!
