Sunday, October 23, 2011

Remembering

A man is sick and dying
These murals were painted on an old funeral home,
in the barrio on 16th street in Phoenix.
The Mercer mortuary is no longer in business but the murals remain. Details here.

His family grieves for him

Peeling paint reveals his corpse

Love lasts paint fades
 

Linked to rebecca @ recureda mi corazon
"Remembering"
Dia de los muertos celebration
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  1. JanetOctober 23, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    This kind of art is so expressive. I'm glad they've left it and not painted over it.

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  2. www.lalloronastudio.blogspot.comOctober 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    The art is awesome. Even though the paint will fade away, in time, the love from which they were created will linger in peoples hearts forever.
    Adriana

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  3. GlorV1October 23, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Oh I love these Gemma. I agree with Adriana. That is why we are doing the Art of Remembering, because we always will remember. Thanks gemma, that was nice.

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  4. Miss RobynOctober 23, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    these are divine Gemma. perfect art for the old funeral home.

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  5. rebeccaOctober 23, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    i am smitten with public art. these are fabulosa!
    thank you for this unexpected source of delight.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    and that's what public art should do...shock and delight. I mean shock as in an unexpected meeting that brightens our days, gives us pause or something to think about. Love this.

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  7. Helen CampbellOctober 23, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Wonderful photos of amazing murals. Thanks for sharing them!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 23, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    How fascinating and beautiful and you have photographs while the murals are still intact. Very moving. Dust to dust, ashes to ashes.

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  9. CherylOctober 23, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Love the murals and your words.

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  10. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioOctober 23, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Wow-that is awesome. It is wonderful that the art has not been destroyed. It has so many messages and stories to share with us.

    The journey makes us one...

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  11. yoboroboOctober 24, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    That is beautiful! I think I love it more because the paint is peeling, if that makes sense. I'm glad this art is still there.

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  12. SheilaOctober 26, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Great stuff Gemma!
    I agree with Yoborobo, the flakier and more faded it gets the more evocative of the impermence of things, especially life.
    hugs
    xx

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  13. J COctober 27, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Amazing art Gemma. Thanks for showing us. This art has sooooo much feeling!! xoxo

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  14. Serena LewisOctober 27, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Wonderful mural art! Thanks for showing us ~ :)

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