These are my “OFrienda’s”, they are mini handmade masks that I have been making for over 10 years in honor of Dia de los Muertos. The idea came from Mexican clay masks that I was working on with my daughter, we decided to make and decorate some to resemble cookies in DDLM theme and the workshop took off from there. The masks are made custom by SMURKS but given from friend to friend as an addition for the Altars (Ofrenda’s) that many people decorate for their passed love ones during the celebration. They are decorated with bright acrylic paint and usually have gems for eyes to match the vibrant decor of the altars which feature photographs of the deceased, marigold flowers, candles and even sweets as an offering to entice the spirits to return. Make one for yourself as a cool paperweight, stick a magnet on it to decorate your fridge or even connect it on a chain for a cool pendant. Either way, these are all handmade and hand painted individually. Contact me for ...
ROSSI MISSION GALLERY 791 VALENCIA SAN FRANCISCO The allure of this gallery is real. The people I met and connections I made were invaluable and allowed me to explore my capabilities and learn new skills for which I am eternally “Grateful”. The theme of the show was “Dead Alive” in honor of the Grateful Dead who were celebrating their 60th anniversary with a city wide “shakedown”. The gallery, known for its graffiti rich culture has branched out in an effort to share their artists and amazing apparel line with more viewers and art enthusiasts. I was tasked with bringing an alternative perspective and tying in the graffiti aspects to a genre I had no idea about. It was a wonderful learning experience and a chance for me to showcase my creativity in a new way. Enjoi!