Author's Note: Dio de las muertas, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated at the beginning of November. Last year, in school, I took a class all about it, and made this diorama as a tribute to loved ones who have passed. It was supposed to be in the art show at the end of the class, at the Day of the Dead celebration on campus, but I was too shy to do it. This is the first time anyone outside of my family has seen this. I think it would be the most awesome "vacation" ever, if I could visit them! So, I am submitting this diorama here. (Thanks, Eury)
A bit of explanation about the items in the diorama:
~the material are scarves and shawls that belonged to my mother or that I knew she'd like
~the tall candle on the left, the unicorn in the rear, and the doll on the right (a music box) were gifts to me from my grandmother
~my grandparents are in the picture on the left, my mother on the right (as a child and adult)
~the sugar skulls I made myself, and the large one on the left is decorated with my mother's name, Linda
~The bowl and glass are for food and water for the dead when they visit on day of the dead, the candles are to light the way, and the paper cutouts I made (miniature versions - they're about 2 inches wide) and those are basically just for decoration.
~The candle in the front on the right is vanilla scented, my mothers favorite
There are supposed to be some flowers, too. Marigolds, because they smell like bones, supposedly. They were to be added at the show, so that is why there are none in the photo.
That's about it. I hope you enjoy my entry. Thank you.
Here and here are more pictures from the celebration at my school.