The Bath House Cultural Center presents the 18th Annual
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
(Day of the Dead) exhibition

Oct. 22-Nov. 13, 2004

OPENING RECEPTION WITH THE ARTISTS:
Saturday, October 23, 2004 (5-8 PM)

Shown concurrently with Ann Huey's Texan Book of the Dead exhibition

The Bath House Cultural Center will present the 18th annual Día de los Muertos exhibition, October 23-November 13, 2004.

This exhibition features 54 local, regional and international artists working in traditional and contemporary styles to celebrate, explore and honor people, things, and ideas that have “passed on.” Some of the countries represented by the international artists in this exhibition include Mexico, Bolivia, Norway, Colombia, India and Portugal.

Loli Kantor

All the pieces in this show promise to be challenging, inspiring and thought provoking.
An opening reception with the artists will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2004 from 5-8 PM. Both the reception and the exhibition are free and open to the public.

Brooks Tower

During the traditional Day of the Dead holiday, people assemble elaborate altars in their homes to commemorate those who have died, filled with objects that provided pleasure to the departed person. Because of this warm social environment, the colorful setting, and
the abundance of food, drink and good company, this holiday commemorating the dead has pleasant rather than scary or sad overtones.

Chad Windham

According to an ancient Mexican tradition, every year the spirit of the dead come back to visit with their families. This happens on All Saints Day (November 1) and on the Day of the Dead (November 2). Cemeteries are cleaned and decorated with flowers and elaborate altars with offerings of food and cherished items of the deceased are built in peoples’ homes to welcome the returning spirits.

Jeffrey Eames

Although this tradition has its origins in Mexico, people of many cultures, races and backgrounds embrace the celebration. Life and death are universal concepts that everyone can explore.

This year’s exhibition includes the works of the following artists:

This exhibition was curated by Enrique Fernández Cervantes.