Modern Adoration : The Power of Religion in Healing : Return of the Old Gods.

As a naturopathic practitioner one thing I find that is never taken into consideration when addressing a persons health is that of religion/spirituality and the part God plays in a persons well-being. It is not particularly relevant through which method of practice in which you access these realms, whether it be a particular religion attached to a deity or through a practice such as meditation … Continue reading Modern Adoration : The Power of Religion in Healing : Return of the Old Gods.

Sara Celis (and by default Luis Amendolla)

In my journey to discover more about the artist Luis Gasparo Amendolla it dawned on me that perhaps I should search not only for his name but also that of his wife Sara Martha Celis Massieu. So far my research has been limited to that of internet searches (which have been most helpful – if leaving a lot of information somewhat unconfirmed). There are several … Continue reading Sara Celis (and by default Luis Amendolla)

Mi Mascaras : The Bakunawa

I have just gained some insight into a mask in my collection that, when I initially purchased it, was told it was African in design. It has however been pointed out by a Filipino friend that it is not African but that it is from the Philippines and represents a mythical serpent spirit known as Bakunawa (1). The Philippines (officially the Republic of the Philippines) … Continue reading Mi Mascaras : The Bakunawa

FOMEX and Dia de Muertos 2024

This last Saturday 26th October 2024 the Friends of Mexico held a celebration of Dia de Muertos for the people of Perth in Western Australia. The event was sponsored by the West Australian Museum as part of their cultural exchange program Boola Bardip (Many Stories) Dia de Muertos is a time of celebration and remembrance amongst the peoples of Latin America and is celebrated in … Continue reading FOMEX and Dia de Muertos 2024

Mascara de Xochipilli?

Purchased online (through eBay) as a gift for my birthday in 2024 The seller advertised the piece as being An extremely beautiful work of ancient mesoamerican religious art, carved in a very nice deep green “Chalchihuitl” (1) Jade Stone and notes that this item……DEPICTS A VERY CLASSIC TEOTIHUACAN CULTURE JADE FACE WITH ITS RITUAL NOSEPLUG. It was 100% handcarved from a deep green Jade Stone … Continue reading Mascara de Xochipilli?

This is Mexico : Building a Country : The Architecture of Mexico : Part 3 : Colonial Californiano

Architecture in the Americas and places much further afield such as Australia has been affected by the building styles of wealthy land owning Spaniards and their time colonising Mexico. After the initial invasion and the creation of centrally located cities built from the stones of dismantled pyramids and other local Mexican architecture the Spaniards ventured further afield in their depredations. In the process they began … Continue reading This is Mexico : Building a Country : The Architecture of Mexico : Part 3 : Colonial Californiano

This is Mexico : Building a Country : The Architecture of Mexico : Part 2 : Prehispanic Inspiration.

In August of 2024 I presented a talk at the West Australian Museum as part of a series delivered by FOMEX (The Friends of México Society) on the architecture of Mexico. This was the 3rd series of talks presented and is part of the Mission Statement of FOMEX which is to share the culture of their homeland with the society of the peoples they are … Continue reading This is Mexico : Building a Country : The Architecture of Mexico : Part 2 : Prehispanic Inspiration.

This is Mexico : Building a Country : The Architecture of Mexico : Part 1

This Post was part of a series of seminars delivered at Boola Bardip The West Australian Museum in Perth (Western Australia por supuesto) on Saturday the 10th of August 2024 as part of the Friends of Mexico’s (FOMEX) 2024 series (our 3rd series so far). Previous lectures in this series included…. …….with the final in the series to be delivered by Ernesto Martinez (the maestro … Continue reading This is Mexico : Building a Country : The Architecture of Mexico : Part 1