Sugar Skull original Acrylic and ink on A6 10.5 x 14.8 cm paper By Bristol UK Artist Chris Shopland
This acrylic and gloss medium sugar skull, painted on A6 paper (10.5 x 14.8 cm), beautifully captures the essence of Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. This celebration is a poignant reminder of the lives of those who have departed, bridging the gap between the living and the dead. It is often said that two things in life are certain: we are born and we die. Damien Hirst's iconic work, featuring a shark in formaldehyde, illustrates "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living." Indeed, death remains an enigma, something beyond the grasp of the living. However, research suggests that the experience of death is akin to a deep, peaceful slumber, where consciousness gently fades.
There is, therefore, no need to fear death itself. The vibrant sugar skulls have become emblematic of this celebration, transforming a once-taboo subject into a colourful, rebellious symbol of life and memory. They invite us to honour and remember our loved ones who have passed away, celebrating their lives with joy and reverence.
This acrylic and gloss medium sugar skull, painted on A6 paper (10.5 x 14.8 cm), beautifully captures the essence of Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. This celebration is a poignant reminder of the lives of those who have departed, bridging the gap between the living and the dead. It is often said that two things in life are certain: we are born and we die. Damien Hirst's iconic work, featuring a shark in formaldehyde, illustrates "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living." Indeed, death remains an enigma, something beyond the grasp of the living. However, research suggests that the experience of death is akin to a deep, peaceful slumber, where consciousness gently fades.
There is, therefore, no need to fear death itself. The vibrant sugar skulls have become emblematic of this celebration, transforming a once-taboo subject into a colourful, rebellious symbol of life and memory. They invite us to honour and remember our loved ones who have passed away, celebrating their lives with joy and reverence.
This acrylic and gloss medium sugar skull, painted on A6 paper (10.5 x 14.8 cm), beautifully captures the essence of Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. This celebration is a poignant reminder of the lives of those who have departed, bridging the gap between the living and the dead. It is often said that two things in life are certain: we are born and we die. Damien Hirst's iconic work, featuring a shark in formaldehyde, illustrates "The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living." Indeed, death remains an enigma, something beyond the grasp of the living. However, research suggests that the experience of death is akin to a deep, peaceful slumber, where consciousness gently fades.
There is, therefore, no need to fear death itself. The vibrant sugar skulls have become emblematic of this celebration, transforming a once-taboo subject into a colourful, rebellious symbol of life and memory. They invite us to honour and remember our loved ones who have passed away, celebrating their lives with joy and reverence.