Tlaxochimaco & Xócotl (h)uetzi

 

These two fotos are part of the large presentation in front of the former iconostasis, in the former St. Mary Romanian Orthodox church, now part of Cleveland Public Theatre. The left side (which these two pictures show part) represent what would reflect the Mexica (Aztecs) before the arrival of the Spanish. The right side reflects on the present time. I spoke to the artist. She told me, the Western Christian misidentified as gods, what would be elements. Their old calendar had 18 months of 20 days, and five other days. The two late summer months would be the time to celebrate, and acknowledge the dead. After Mexico was christianised, these celebrations melded with the Western Christian (Catholic) All Saints, and All Souls on the first two days of November.

smoke and incense

part of Altar#5 by Rebekah Trevino and others are for the unnamed dead migrants that are found dead in their trek.

lower portion Altar#4 Los Portales by Kristy Ellen Kmit has a Zen influence

see previous posts: 2021,  2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013.