The Day of the Dead is one of the most important Catholic religious events
with fused pre-Hispanic religions and rituals held throughout Mexico. The
Celebration takes place the 1st and 2nd November. Beautiful shrines
decorated with flowers, food, memorabilia and objects are created for the home
and in public places to honour the departed. In Mexico there is a tradition of
artists creating many skeletons and skulls out of papier mache to sell for this
event. The skeletons follow old traditions and are
seen in every
day pursuits indigenous to local customs.
In studying Mexican culture, I have become fascinated by this
amazing celebration.
Thus inspired, I have produced my own papier mache tableaux and
skeletons.
"Day of The Dead"
Here
is a papier mache piece representing skeletons coming to life
on the Day of the Dead for the last dance.
I have been very inspired by Frida Kahlo and many aspects of Mexican Art.
I have also written a poem to accompany this piece which is printed on the
back:
"And as the clock turned midnight,
The ground gave up it’s fight -
The lover’s rose, embraced once more. And thus entranced; they danced & danced.
They twirled in circles round the floor.
Reunited, at last for ever more………."
This is probably one of my favourite papier mache pieces out of everything I have ever done. It
has become a collector's item! I have followed the Mexican papier mache traditions
faithfully with the vibrant colours and naive style.
Dimensions: 38 cm x 30 cm
For Sale: £375.00 plus delivery
“The Silver Surfer"
In creating my papier mache sculpture “The Silver Surfer"
I was portraying the human surfer returning from the grave to pursue
his human pleasures. This again is based on the theory of papier mache The Day
of The Dead.
This has also been used as an image in several publications
and for a Mexican Travel Guide. My prices for reproduction are very reasonable
and I am happy for my work to be used in advertising and display work.
Dimensions: 28 x 28 cm
For Sale: £225.00 plus delivery
My papier mache sculpture " The Ballerina" skeleton makes a social comment on anorexia,
diet and
how ballerinas are so aware of their figure.
Size approx 140 cm high. Guide Price from £50.00 upwards
The interesting point in my creation of
these papier mache skeleton sculptures is in the twist
of creative input when
artworks are produced in a different culture's style with a
western slant.
i.e. ballroom dancing, ballet, surfing.
These particular themes would be unlikely to
be found in Mexico.
I have also produced a range of papier mache Halloween gifts suitable for
workshops. Please email
for details
and pictures.
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