I’m a Frida Freak. Full on, no apologies. I’ve studied, learned from, and been inspired by her for years. I’ve created artwork with her image… …regularly gathered images and quotes on a Frida Freak Pinterest page……honored her along with my mentor, Ilene, with a Day of the Dead altar……and even embodied her for an afternoon to create this gem.So what is it about this Mexican goddess that grabs me? You can click on any of the links above to read my thoughts…
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Ilene Satala July 13, 1951 – May 16, 2014 Ilene Satala was a beloved teacher, artist, mentor and friend. Her life’s work and teaching resonated with me from the first time I attended her…
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Written November 10, 2014 The Fort Wayne Museum of Art held their annual Dia de los Muertos festival highlighted by an exhibit of several altars honoring the lives of departed loved ones. I enjoyed…
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Blog Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) 2014 - Ilene and Frida
From Start to Finish: The Creative Process
A few stray pictures offer a glimpse into the creative process involved in bringing to life the altar to honor Ilene and Frida. A couple of months ago, I stumbled upon an essay that…
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Susan Lily Lash created this collage for the altar with the following writing: Cannot Stay Ilene rises into the mysterious, mystical world we call the ‘other side’. Her toe touches the last time this earth.…
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Diane Schafer-King added this book to the altar with the following writing: Frida Kahlo: Diario Autorretrato Intimo (Diary of the Intimate Self) Ilene, several others from the Conrado group, and I had just finished touring…
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The papercutting art piece is a bit intricate thus below you will find some close-up photos to help you see things more clearly. The back panel rises four and a half feet from the…
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Above photo courtesy of Palermo Galindo. The Day of the Dead celebration at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art was a success! We had record attendance – more than any other FWMoA event to date. The…
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Blog Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) 2012 - The Dinner Table
Mary Ellen ‘Mamie’ (Linnane) and James ‘Jim’ O’Connor
(1883-1972) (1886-1976) I have just a few memories of my paternal grandparents living on their legendary Kaukauna, Wisconsin family farm because they moved into…
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Blog Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) 2012 - The Dinner Table
Ada (Krueger) Wasbotten (1898-1972)
Joel’s Grandma Ada died when he was only nine years old, so his memories of her are a little blurry, but fortunately his siblings are great storytellers. According to them: Ada drank Sanka, ate…