Exhibitions, Works & Press
Día de los Muertos | Alliance for the Arts
“Espíritu,” Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 36” x 1.5” Exhibited at the Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, FL from Oct. 4 – Nov. 2, 2019. Private Collection
Being selected for the Día de los Muertos Juried Exhibition at the Alliance for the Arts marked a meaningful beginning in my exhibition history. Espíritu was the first painting I had ever entered into a juried show—and it was acquired into a private collection.
The piece was created as a reflection on connection, memory, and the presence that remains even after loss. Inspired in part by the companionship of animals throughout my life, including my childhood cat, the work explores the idea of kindred spirits and the quiet, enduring bonds we carry with us.
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration of life rooted in remembrance. Observed on November 1 and 2, it is a time when families honor loved ones through altars, offerings, music, and shared traditions. Rather than mourning, it is a vibrant and meaningful expression of connection—bridging the past and present through memory, color, and ritual.
Espíritu reflects that perspective—where life and memory coexist, and where the natural and spiritual worlds feel closely intertwined.
