dated 10-16-09
Ancient Altar on view @ 3g for Day of the Dead
With its history steeped in pre-Columbian origins, the Day of the Dead (November 1 st on the calendar) has gained increasing popularity in North American and European cultures.
Originally observed by the Spaniards living among the Aztec people of what it today Mexico City, the festival contained ritualized acts that seemed to mock death. After the fall of the Mezoamerican indigenous cultures and the rise of the Catholic Church, the festival was Christianized and became more of a commemorative day in which the dead were honored and remembered however many different interpretations have recently been added to this festival.
In keeping with the spirit of the day, Fort Bragg's gallery art3g will have an exhibit of altars running the gamut from ancient to modern. Of particular interest to students of history will be the inclusion of Object 21 (pictured above). This relic, unearthed earlier this year here on the West Coast, is believed to be perhaps the northern-most artifact ever found depicting the pre-Columbian rituals that have evolved into what we today know as the Day of the Dead. Along with this very rare historical artifact, the gallery will also be exhibiting nine other unique altars by local artists. Participants include Laura Pope, Pteryl Dactyl, Taiji & Masako Arita, Jason Cowan, James Maxwell, Steve Greenwood, Inga Peterson, Maureen O'Hara and Luz Harvey.
This special exhibit opens on Sunday, October 25 th and runs through November 7 th . The exhibit will be open to the public Oct. 26 th through 30 th from 12pm to 3pm and at other times by appointment. The public is invited to an opening reception on Sunday October 25, starting at 5pm . Art3g is located in Ft. Bragg's historic Company Store. For more information call 964-9666.
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