Death and Life

Previously known as traditional holidays, Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) have become widely celebrated worldwide as days to commemorate the life, and death of loved ones. Over time, these holidays have evolved and modernized, gaining increased popularity. While it’s common to participate in costume-esque ensembles, eating or leaving treats, and celebrations, there are additional ways to pay tribute to the endless cycle of life and death.

Through butterfly installations, Eden Gallery artist SN creates artwork that nourishes the eye and the heart. Each mounted butterfly adds the perspective of the artist's passion for nature. A beautiful charcoal and acrylic painting on fine art paper, "The Ace of Skull," depicts the celebration of life and death. SN includes a skull, representing the suddenness of death, covered in vibrant butterflies, acknowledging the fragility of life.



 

Mixed Media artist PLUM incorporates the thin line between life and death through an original mixed media and feather composition. "Back to Life" portrays a grim skull covered in lively feathers and flowers, illustrating life and death on one canvas.

Typography artist Joseph highlights the power of words within his artwork by constantly driving his audience into conversations with the artist through metalwork and mixed-media abstraction. For example, the mixed media installation "Don't Forget That You Are Going to Die" is a grim reminder of numbered days and a powerful motivator to live as well as you can. This strongly worded statement leaves his audience pondering morality's undeniable and inescapable truth.
 

Infused with an immense amount of energy, Metis Atash includes her devotion and passion for art within each Swarovski Crystal sculpture. "Flacon Till Death Do Us Part" reminds us of the commitment to love, indicating that death should be the only separation. Along with Atash, celebrated muralist Eduardo Kobra also depicts death in his original acrylic canvas painting. "Hamlet II" incorporates a dynamic skull underneath a glass case, resting on Hamlet and King Lear, two tragedies written by William Shakespeare.
 

There are abundant ways to memorialize and exhibit the overarching theme that while life is vastly fragile, through cultural, commercial, and artistic celebrations. To explore more artworks, visit your nearest Eden Gallery, or the Eden Gallery website today.