La Fiesta

La Fiesta

Acrylic on Canvas

When I was a child, I heard the word "Fiesta" so may times that by the time that I was 15 or so, this word became part of who I am today.

Before traveling to many parts of the world, I never understood why "Fiesta" was such a big deal. However, after living in other parts of the world, I soon realized how happy and colorful Mexican people really are.

"Fiesta" is so engrained into our culture that even in death we still keep the party going.

In this picture you will see the motifs of mexican tradition, the La Catrina with eher fancy hat is a symbol of the class conscious society that we are. The guitar and maracas are simple musical instruments that create a good vibe to party. There is also the traditional sarape on one of the male calaveras(skulls) and a traditional hat on all male calaveras. There is also papel picado(colorful paper with cutout designs), a church, and cactus under a starry night. Everyone, has a good time around the fire, even after death.