Artist Notes:
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This image depicts a card for the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration, a traditional Mexican holiday. The main image shows an altar or ofrenda, which is a key element of this celebration. The altar contains several typical elements: Sugar skulls (calaveras) decorated with intricate patterns, lit candles in ornate holders, marigold flowers (cempasúchil), which are traditionally used in Day of the Dead celebrations, a decorated cake or pan de muerto (bread of the dead), books or papers with skull designs, a decorative frame with a larger, more elaborate sugar skull in the center. The color scheme is dominated by warm oranges, yellows, and browns, creating a warm and festive atmosphere despite the theme of death. At the bottom of the image is text in Spanish that reads "Celebrando las almas queridas," which translates to "Celebrating the beloved souls." This text is in a bold, playful font that matches the celebratory nature of the holiday.
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