"La Mariposa" is a Winner

Category: Community News Community News
Published: 24 August 2018 24 August 2018

dia de los muertosMichele Parlee’s “La Mariposa” is a 6’ 4” 3 dimensional work of art, and the winner of the 2018 Dia de los Muertos poster art contest.Every year, in preparation for the Silver City's Dia de los Muertos multi-day event, an artist competition is held for a piece of art, the image of which will to be featured on the current year's poster. This year's winner, local artist Michele Parlee, is congratulated for her spectacular 6'4" creation. She won "bragging rights", a $100 gift certificate from Leyba and Ingalls Art Supply and Gallery, and the honor of having her work of art featured on the 2018 Dia de los Muertos poster as well as other publicity for the event. "La Maiposa" was carved out of Styrofoam, covered in cement, embellished with hand cut glass and then grouted. The adornments are made of hand-fused glass. The sculpture, along with other art pieces entered in the competition will be on display at the Silver City Visitor's Center from October 22 to November 4.

Michele Parlee is a musician and self-taught artist. Michele says " Growing up in San Antonio, Texas, my style reflects the vibrant colors and cultural motifs of traditional Mexican folk-art, combined with the contemporary pop-art flair often found in the Southwest border region."  Her winning art piece beautifully reflects the tradition of Dia de Los Muertos in a sculpture that is larger than life!  She participates in juried shows, teaches workshops and exhibits her work in local and regional galleries.
 
Planning is underway for the 2018 Silver City Dia de los Muertos days of remembrance, festivities and the community coming together to commemorate those loved ones gone before. There will be a street festival with traditional arts, crafts and food offerings, a parade with monsoon puppets and theme related floats, mariachi music, dancers, ofrendas, and so much more! Participation of individuals, businesses and vendors is invited. For more information, to reserve booth space or to be part of this significant Silver City happening you may contact Diana Ingalls Leyba at 575-388-5725 or leybaingallsarts@questoffice.net.

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