A bespoke participatory installation in collaboration with Zion Art Stusio Mexico City and Grief Series UK.

 

What is an Ofrenda?

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To celebrate Day of the Dead in Mexico, people build Ofrendas to remember friends, family and people of significance. Ofrendas are brightly coloured displays filled with photographs, flowers, candles, food and significant objects. They are a central part of celebrating those we have loved and lost, from close family to our heroes from music or sport. Ofrendas can be small and simple or big and grand depending on how the people building it want it to look.

 

We can build an Ofrenda featuring one of a kind Mexican Cartoneria sculpture by Zion Art Studio, artefacts by artists from around Mexico, combined with UK objects and contributions. Members of the public can contribute photos, memories and objects to the Ofrenda, meaning it builds throughout the course of the exhibition. We have previously built Ofrendas for Liverpool pride, Churches, Primary Schools, Museums, Disability arts groups and community spaces. We can also run workshops for all ages. 

 

This Ofrenda is an ongoing collaboration since 2017 between artists from Zion Studio in Mexico City and The Grief Series in Leeds.

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If you're interested in working with us to build an Ofrenda with your community, contact us at producer@politerebellion.co.uk