Masked

klru.org/collective With their bright colors & intricate carvings, traditional Mexican masks serve as a window into the soul & are said to transform the wearer. In the "Masked: Changing Identities" exhibition, Mexic-Arte Museum brings together over 200 traditional masks from various eras & regions in Mexico. The collection illustrates a people's history that blends real life & myth & emphasizes the continued importance of masks in Mexican culture. While some consider them works of arts & some see them as part of traditional dance costumes, others revere them as religious symbols. However interpreted, these masks serve as inspiration for contemporary art & are a unique feature of Mexican tradition. Masked: Changing Identities" is on exhibit at Mexic-Arte Museum from January 25 - May 25, 2013. Music: KLRU Collective "Austin High Ballet Folklórico" episodes Youtube Videos Courtesy of: "Danza de las Malinches. Huaniqueo 2012" by Eduardo Urtiz Ceja http://goo.gl/7xsc7 "ENCUENTRO DE SAN LUCAS, DANZA DE LOS MANUELES!!!" by miza sanchez http://goo.gl/Aygm6 "Danza de los Pescadores" by Alberto Valenzuela http://goo.gl/3VFW6