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McAllen, TX – On Saturday, March 9, 2019, the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) will be hosting visiting Wixárika for a special workshop and lecture in conjunction with the exhibition of Symphony of Color, which is on display at the IMAS through June 30, 2019.
A special lecture on the exhibition is scheduled from 2:00-3:00 p.m. with the visiting Wixárika educator.
Discover how Wixárika artisans create the intricate beaded instruments on display in Symphony of Color and create a beaded bracelet inspired by their patterns and colors.
The lecture is included with general admission. The workshop participation fee is $2 per person in addition to general admission cost.
The internationally acclaimed Symphony of Color exhibition opened in January in association with the Hermes Music Foundation, the Secretaria de Cultura en Mexico, and the Festival de Música Contemporánea para un Mundo Mejor.
The Huichol artists will share about their technique and use of symbols to further enhance understanding of the Wixárika (Huichol) culture. Huichol art is one of the most preserved indigenous art forms of the ancient Mexican pre-Hispanic cultures.
Symphony of Color is comprised of a collection of over 40 musical instruments that have been decorated with colorful beads by artisans from the Wixárika community, also known as Huicholes. Each musical instrument is a depiction of the Wixárika culture and art and is deeply embedded with their beliefs. The Hermes Music Foundation supports the Wixárika community by employing the Wixárika artists, selling the instruments and returning the funds to their community.
The exhibit is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Charles Clark Chevrolet Co., and Clark Knapp Honda.
Symphony of Color was organized by the Hermes Music Foundation through the support of the Secretaria de Cultura en Mexico and the Festival de Música Contemporánea para un Mundo Mejor.
Symphony of Color will be on display from January 19 through June 30, 2019. Admission is free for IMAS members and included with the price of regular admission.
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