Sat, Oct 21
|Multicultural Center in Sussex
Painting Calaveras with Fabi
Paint your very own "Calavera" with a palette of bright colorus, letting your creativity flow freely like the lively spirit of this festive tradition. It's space of cultural expression, where each brushstroke tells a story, and every hue carries the essence of this enchanting Mexican celebration.
Time & Location
Oct 21, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Multicultural Center in Sussex, 593 Main St, Sussex, NB E4E 7H5, Canada
About the event
Fabiola, a Mexican native based in Quispamsis, immigrated to Canada in 2007 after completing her Architectural studies at the Instituto Tecnológico de Querétaro. Since 2010, she has thrived as a devoted full-time artist in New Brunswick. Driven by a deep passion for art education, Fabiola has spent over a decade creating inclusive art programs accessible to people of all ages. Collaborating with public and private schools, non-profit organizations, and even internationally. Fabiola's expertise has also led her to participate in innovative research projects in collaboration with the University of New Brunswick. Her art work have been showcased in art centers, galleries, and universities throughout Canada, California's Lancaster Museum of Art and History, Chicago, and Mexico. Fabiola finds inspiration in urban and architectural landscapes, exploring the intricate connections between heritage, energy, and space in her artwork. She utilizes cochineal, a natural pigment obtained from female insects that inhabit cacti in Mexico, to create the vibrant carmine color in her pieces