Marie Laveau and Bellemort

I am making numerous altars in preparation for Comic Con. Marie Laveau has always been an icon and inspiration to me. She was known as the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans in the 1800's and her tomb still receives offerings today. She was a mystical and powerful woman. Her altar contains an iridescent snake, a tiny skull, Spanish Moss, animal bones and bright twinkling seed beads. The three xxx's represent the marks on her tomb from those who come to ask favors.

Bellemort was made as an altar for Death and Rebirth. Numerous butterflies with skull heads flit about to show the transitions between death and the spirit world. The skeletons rise towards the heavens and a snake of knowledge carries the key to the unknown. Flowers and leaves all represent the continuing cycle of life.

Orphea and Chrysalis

I have been expanding my assemblage pieces into larger sizes. This gives me much more freedom to use interesting materials.

Orphea is a dark nature spirit who desired to become corporeal. She found a frog skeleton to inhabit and although she is blind, her horns act much like sonar so that she can navigate through the underbrush. She lifts her head towards the moon and sings...calling the night moths to dance.

 Chyrsalis is an altar of rebirth. There are egg shapes and moons for new beginnings. The dragonfly encourages us to seize the moment and the heart shows that love above all will carry us forward.