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La Catrina con flores

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La Catrina con flores
Mixed Media Art Quilt
Size:  36 ” wide x  39 ” high

Materials: Cotton fabric, silk flowers, sequins, beads, lace, vintage buttons, tassels, hand painted buttons, skeleton head buttons, inks

Methods: Machine and hand quilted. Raw edge appliqué. Hand embroidery. Hand sequin and beaded head and hand.

Artist Statement: La Catrina, the fashionable lady. The most popular of Jose Guadalupe Posadas many engravings. Here she is preparing for the three days of celebration of Dia de lo Muertos, Day of the Dead. The cempasuchil (flowers of the dead)   aka marigolds play an important role in preparing for he celebration Their fragrance in addition to the buying of the copal helps the visiting spirits to find their way home. 
This work is in remembrance of my may relatives who enjoyed creating their own fashionable clothes for special celebrations. 2004 

Hanging:  Each work has a sleeve on the back to hang the work. It can be hung on a wooden slat flat against the wall or on a curtain rod. After purchase I will send hanging and care information. Works can also be framed if you choose.
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