There is another ofrenda set up outside rooms 014 and 016 in the West building, made by my students. We studied the iconic work of artist Jose Guadalupe Posada, a printer from the 19th Century Mexico. You would recognize his dancing calaveras and 'La Catrina' the fancy lady skeleton which appears again and again in Mexican art.
The students drew 'calaveras' (skeletons) to honor a dead person. It could be a famous person, or a friend or family member. We'll officially celebrate on Nov. 2 with a small 'picnic' near the ofrenda.
El Colegio H.S. has a show at the MIA, all student-made ofrendas.
There are beautiful photos online.
Mina Leierwood
Southwest Art Teacher
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