Zozobra

So, I've been a little busy.

First the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe had 32 of these 4' Zozobras designed and molded out of fiberglass. Then I helped place them with 32 artists in 32 locations around town. It has been a blast to be a part of this epic augmentation of the annual celebration of the Burning of Zozobra! This year marks the 100th anniversary of this Santa Fe tradition which began as the highlight of a party with Los Cinco Pintores, in Will Schuster's backyard. Zozobra was "only" 6' tall at that original spectacle. Here we are 100 years later and 32 of these fine art finished little buggers are preparing to congregate at the Convention Center, with the Zozobra effigy being burned on August 30th at Fort Marcy Park. The Zozobra marionette has grown to some 50' tall and the chanting, moans, groans, and fireworks can be seen for miles!

Pictured right, is the first piece finished. It was transformed by Santa Fe artist (and former professional rodeo clown) David Copher. You can find him on display at True West Gallery on Lincoln. Photographed by Bryce Risley, we are also creating fine art prints all of which will be auctioned off with proceeds funding projects for the Santa Fe Gallery Association and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe. Maps to find all of the Zozobras hidden in plain site can be found here and at participating locations. Visit the Kiwanis website for merch, tickets and more info on the history of this annual celebration in The City Different!