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Mapache Jewelry Reclaims Spiritual Space in Highland Park

Art as Ritual 2

Dreamers and Seekers
A Collection Release by Mapache Jewelry
"Talisman and Amulets for the Creatives and Manifestors"
Handmade Jewelry Trunk Show

This Saturday, Mapache Jewelry will release a jewelry collection called “Dreamers and Seekers” accompanied by its own ritual and art display by a selection of young influential Eastside artists. Art as Ritual in Highland Park will invite its attendees to participate and witness the conjuring of creative energy, not only for self-serving purposes, but to reclaim the cultural values of the gentrified corner on York Boulevard. The art accompanying the altar of jewelry will reflect the self-healing and artistic process of each of the influential Eastside artists featured. Each relic points to a story of inequity and survival of residents from across the city. Ritual performers will harness their own awakening through a series of song, spoken-word poetry, and ceremony that aims at provoking its audience to realize its own power; starting with the recognition of its ability to change and transform a corner store gallery into a sanctuary.
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DJ Sets by Mextili of Buyepongo
& Black Lotus Rosie

Art Performances by:
Coneja
Black Lotus Rosie
Conchita Qween
Tony Martin
Kevin Martin
Mike the Hood Prophet
Karina Ramirez
Mari la Cuicani
Sun Queen Jocey
Necalli El Galactico Ayala
Memo el Blaxicano
Robert James Almost
El Fotografo Joaquin
Nubemente
Tomate
Shireen Alihaji

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