“Ya te cargó…”

Description

A Ride to the Afterlife.“Ya te cargó…”—a phrase that, in Mexico, usually ends in something like “la calaca” (death)—tells us straight up that we’re all headed out of this world at some point. As the poet Nezahualcóyotl said, this world isn’t our home; we’re just passing through. Just like the tricycle carrying the skeleton in this piece. With sharp strokes, Jamdelac blends the three loves of his artistic beginnings: graphic design, sculpture, and painting. The characters and backdrop echo the rich imagery of Día de Muertos, perfectly married with a street art vibe.