Lizbeth Ortiz recalls her childhood memories of a cemetery in Mexico filled with vibrant colors and flowers, saying, "It didn't seem like a sad place, it seemed like a big, festive party and so I have good memories." This perspective frames Dia de los Muertos as a celebratory time to honor the departed, contrasting with the way death is often perceived in more somber contexts.
The significance of Dia de los Muertos, celebrated on November 1 and 2, is expressed by Ortiz: "I hope when viewers look at my work, they not only have a sense of hope or comfort from the colors and the imagery, but they also see beyond the boundaries of country. Dia de los Muertos is universal; we are all mortal." This emphasizes the holiday’s themes of universality and shared human experience.
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