Dia De Los Muertos
This Mural was a blessing, Dan Lopez, and I, Jada Grant, are fortunate to be able to be apart of its creation. It speaks of the ancient ways, a sacred right, that we must respect and awaken to the crys of the earth, a cry for understanding and a reemergence of sacred knowledge. To protect and care for this Earth, which is so much a part of us. We are so grateful that we must take the time to stop and listen, to take care of what has been, what is allowing us to be here, now. Three Sisters used in Native american Agriculture are represented here, The corn, a vital element in Mayan life, the beans and the squash. Images from the Codex Borgia, are also present. The Codex is a Meso-american ritual and divinatory manuscript, created before Spanish Conquest in Mexico.
The main agricultural corps, the Corn, the everlasting source of life, is planted first in a circle. The Aztecs Corn Goddess was Chicomecoatl: Serpent Goddess of Maize. Once the corn is established the climbing beans and squash are planted surrounding the circle. Repetitively the circle is used in the mural, the serpents, the red circle on each figure, the circles in the border, reinforcing the circle of life. We are all one, and we all support each other. Just as the three sisters do, you can see all the roots are connected and intertwined, representing the life force, that is within all of us! The figure at the center bottom is the earth monster, Tlaltecuhtli, he was torn in two, by Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcóatl, at that moment the earth and celestial sky materialized.
In each corner the elements are represented by the mayan symbols, Ik the earth, Ixchel the wind, Ha'the water, and Ahaw, the sun-fire. All the ingredients for this life, it is simple yet sometimes we forget to give thanks for all that is given to us, to all the miracles of life. This Mural brings us back to that Gratitude and appreciation, and simplicity of life. What can you do to give back? In the Mural you can see the Squash and Bean Goddesses, holding a seed in their hand, each is ready to continue the cycle of creation. We have also incorporated the prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor, they were present in the last Dia De los Muertos Mural now located in the library at Pinner high school. Reiterating the importance of this prophecy, and showing that it is alive and well.
In the Center of the Mual emanating from all existence is Hunab Ku. A Mayan god and symbol. One giver of movement and measure. This is the time and space continuum. Center of the galaxy, believed to be the Milky Way. The heart of galactic contiousness!
The main agricultural corps, the Corn, the everlasting source of life, is planted first in a circle. The Aztecs Corn Goddess was Chicomecoatl: Serpent Goddess of Maize. Once the corn is established the climbing beans and squash are planted surrounding the circle. Repetitively the circle is used in the mural, the serpents, the red circle on each figure, the circles in the border, reinforcing the circle of life. We are all one, and we all support each other. Just as the three sisters do, you can see all the roots are connected and intertwined, representing the life force, that is within all of us! The figure at the center bottom is the earth monster, Tlaltecuhtli, he was torn in two, by Tezcatlipoca and Quetzalcóatl, at that moment the earth and celestial sky materialized.
In each corner the elements are represented by the mayan symbols, Ik the earth, Ixchel the wind, Ha'the water, and Ahaw, the sun-fire. All the ingredients for this life, it is simple yet sometimes we forget to give thanks for all that is given to us, to all the miracles of life. This Mural brings us back to that Gratitude and appreciation, and simplicity of life. What can you do to give back? In the Mural you can see the Squash and Bean Goddesses, holding a seed in their hand, each is ready to continue the cycle of creation. We have also incorporated the prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor, they were present in the last Dia De los Muertos Mural now located in the library at Pinner high school. Reiterating the importance of this prophecy, and showing that it is alive and well.
In the Center of the Mual emanating from all existence is Hunab Ku. A Mayan god and symbol. One giver of movement and measure. This is the time and space continuum. Center of the galaxy, believed to be the Milky Way. The heart of galactic contiousness!
