C3 Lab, 2525 Distribution Street, pays homage to Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with Dia de Los Casi Muertos (Day of the Almost Dead) from October 31st, to November 3rd, with special opening and closing events.
Dia de Los Casi Muertos or Day of the Almost Dead is an ongoing multimedia project that explores the cultural differences between Mexican and American experiences with death and aging. Julio Gonzalez is a local Mexican–American artist that was born in the South, but raised with the tradition of Day of the Dead’s Catholic practices within his Mexican family. The aim of the project is for contemporary American society to examine their values by confronting the taboo of death – ultimately pushing us to appreciate the gift of life.
Through video, sculpture, and photography, the 2017 iteration of the Día de Los Casi Muertos project will profile community members ages 30-40 of diverse backgrounds. Video interviews give participants the opportunity to talk openly and candidly about their experiences with death. Participants will have casts made of their faces which will be painted and photographed in a traditional Day of the Dead style and include objects from their personal lives.
More information on the artist and exhibit.
Opening Reception
Tuesday, October 31
6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Live performance by local band, Nouveau Sud
Closing Ceremony
Friday, November 3rd
7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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