Mexican Retablo Painting
South Philadelphia Library
The term “retablo” comes from the Latin root meaning “board behind,” and traditionally refers to a devotional painting or piece of folk art. In this workshop, we will explore the concept of capturing cherished memories within a single painting. The idea is to create a visual reminder of the moments and people we hold dear, preserving these memories through images that resonate with us personally.
Participants are encouraged to bring photographs, objects, or phrases that hold special meaning to them. Together, we will sketch and paint these on wooden boards, transforming them into personalized retablos. This artistic process will serve as a way to safeguard memories, allowing us to revisit them visually as time goes on. Each participant will take their finished retablo home, where it can be displayed in a place of significance, offering a constant reminder of the moments that matter most. Taught by César Viveros.
Registration is required. Please visit Eventbrite to register.
This program is part of a month-long series of free arts programs in libraries, presented by the Philadelphia Folklore Project. To learn more, visit www.folkloreproject.org.
This project is made possible in part by federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries; and supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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South Philadelphia Library
1700 South Broad Street (Broad & Morris Sts.)
Philadelphia, PA 19145-2392
215-685-1866