Eternal Light, Life Amidst Death.

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CompanyIván Macías
ArtistIván Macías
CategoryProfessional
CreditIván Macías
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In Mexico, life & death blur Nov 1-2. Cemeteries turn vibrant altars. Families bring light, color, flavor: candles, photos, cempasuchil flowers & aromas. Night images show candle light fading into ghostly trails, a reminder of life's fragility. Yet, surroundings are sharp, showing lasting memory. Unlike cultures that fear death, Mexico embraces it, a bridge between the ephemeral & permanent. Candles remind us of mortality; tombs celebrate life's mark. Fading light is a metaphor for finitude but also love & memory transcending death. A deep melancholy echoes, a bittersweet mix of sadness & joy.