Lunch and Learn: The Four Elements and Their Roles in Day of the Dead
Arts and current events meet education in this special event series that highlights current event topics and showcases local leaders and experts in a variety of areas. Join us to expand your horizons and learn more about today's hot topics.
Upcoming Lunch & Learn Event:
Lunch and Learn: The Four Elements and Their Roles in Day of the Dead
In 2008, the Day of the Dead tradition was inscribed in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. As this beloved tradition continues to grow in popularity, it is important to understand the layers of meaning and traditions that colonization and time have contributed to how we understand the tradition. Our ancestors' relationship with nature was much more direct and their relationship with Earth, Wind, Water and Fire did not end at death. Latino Arts invites you to a discussion where we explore the four elements and their representation within the tradition of Ofrendas.
Meet the Panelists:
Jacobo Lovo - Moderator
As the Managing Artistic Director of Latino Arts, Inc., Jacobo works closely with UCC's marketing team, leading Latino Arts, Inc. In this role he continues to advocate for the arts through collaborations with other arts organizations and developing community focused educational and cultural programming.
Jacobo believes in the positive impact the arts have on our quality of life and strongly believes the arts play a crucial role in strengthening Milwaukee's economic vitality and competitiveness in developing and attracting talent locally, nationally and internationally.
Jacobo has been affiliated with UCC for 20 years, 16 years as an arts educator at Bruce Guadalupe Community School and 6 years leading Latino Arts, Inc.
Alejandra Jimenez - Panelist
Gabriela Marván - Panelist
Gabriela Marván is a sculptor originally from Mexico, living in Viroqua, WI since 2019. Having a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and a specialty in Media Design, she started studying sculpture in 2016, under a traditional cartonera (similar to paper maché) artist and acontemporary sculptor (Flor Molina) from Cuernavaca. Gabriela’s style fusions both, traditional techniques and a contemporary and experimental touch on her colorful and expressive pieces. She is the co-founder and director of the Mexican Folk Art Collective.
*Thank you to the Sponsor of this event, Joy Engine.
