STUDIO DDLA x ARVIA PROJECTS
Presents: Dia De Los Muertos
Friday November 1st, 2024 – November 15th, 2024
Los Angeles, CA – October 2024 – Studio DDLA and Arvia Projects are proud to present “Día De Los Muertos”, an event honoring the ancient Mesoamerican tradition of grieving, remembering, and celebrating loved ones who have passed on to the spirit world.
The show will center a large, collaborative ofrenda (offering altar), featuring artworks and mementos that symbolize diverse ways of remembering those who have died. We are inviting the public to bring their own small, non-precious mementos to contribute to the ofrenda. We celebrate the idea that the practice of honoring death and communing with ancestors spans across cultures and countries and aim to foster open dialogues about mortality, grief, and life celebration through this collaboration. The exhibition will feature the work of the following artists:
Noor Ahmed
Claire Bernson
Alyson Brandeis
Jesus Cortes
Andrés Cortes
David Cortes
Raina Lee
Ernesto Martínez
Shiobhan McClure
Mike Nesbit
Alyssa Newsham
Kaitlyn Pietras
Luis Ramírez
Lily Ramírez
Mari Ramírez
Michael Rollins
Daniel Schubert
Lucien Shapiro
Anna Valdez
Each artist brings their own perspective on loss and memory, offering viewers a chance to reflect on death not only as an end but as part of a larger continuum. From intimate tributes to cultural interpretations, this exhibition invites the public to engage in a conversation that spans across time, borders, and traditions.
About Studio DDLA
Located in Los Angeles’ Historic Chinatown, Studio DDLA is a death-centered art gallery and community space run by Jill Schock. It is one of the first physical venues in the U.S. dedicated to deathwork and offers a diverse range of programming, including art exhibitions, end-of-life planning workshops, grief support, and healing through creative practices.
About Arvia Projects
Founded in Los Angeles in 2016, Arvia Projects is an artist-run space focused on creative experimentation and community collaboration. Offering an alternative platform to the traditional gallery model, Arvia Projects is a hub for artistic expression that prioritizes inclusivity and community engagement.
For more information, visit deathdoulala.com or follow @studio.ddla and @arvia_la on Instagram.
Contact
Kaitlyn Pietras (Studio DDLA) kaitlyn@kaitlynpietras.com
Andrés Cortes (Arvia Projects) arviaprojects@gmail.com
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Join us in this vibrant, cross-cultural celebration of life, death, and the enduring power of memory.
