Sneak peak at my New Day of the Dead Video Installation

http://www.ci.ontario.ca.us/index.cfm/45525

Castillo   Migration II, video installation, 2010

Just finished installing this video installation, entitled “Migration II” at The Museum of History and Art, Ontario yesterday.  It is one of my
favorite exhibitions to participate in.  As, Day of the Dead is one of my favorite days of the year.

“Migration II” follows “Migration” >>seen here:

Each year, hundreds of millions of Monarch butterflies travel from the United States and Canada to the heart of Mexico.
Starting in late October to early November, the butterflies start to arrive in Mexico. Incidentally, this time period coincides with the  Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday. The indigenous peoples of the area believe the butterflies represent their departed loved ones souls, returning in the form of the butterfly.

Aztec tradition holds that the souls of the departed will return as hummingbirds and butterflies, and the link between myth and the monarchs’ annual return spans centuries.

It is my own experiences with the dearly departed in my life and this butterfly that have inspired these pieces.  I hope you enjoy the show.

Reception for the Artists

Friday, October 15, 2010

5:00 to 7:30 p.m. – FREE

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El Dia de los Muertos

October 15 – November 21, 2010

225 South Euclid Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762

(909) 395-2510

The museum galleries are open and free to the public

12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday through Sunday

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