Día de los Muertos Exhibit Honors Cyclists Killed on Houston Roads

Día de los Muertos Exhibit in Houston

• 💀 A special Día de los Muertos exhibit is on display in Houston this weekend at Multicultural Education and Counseling Through the Arts (MECA).
• 🚲 Several altars are dedicated to cyclists who have tragically lost their lives while riding on Houston roads.

Honoring Lost Lives

• 🕯️ Each altar is a powerful tribute, representing the lives of cyclists who never made it home.
• 🎨 MECA partnered with local organizations, including Ghost Bikes, to create these installations with permission from families.
• 💔 The stories behind each altar are varied and all tragic, aiming to represent the diverse community of cyclists in Houston.

Personal Connections and Artistic Vision

• 🏠 One artist, Luis Gonzalez, found the project became deeply personal when he discovered he was honoring Michael Demi, the cousin of his sister-in-law.
• 🎨 Artists meticulously planned their altars, ensuring the stories and lives of the deceased are remembered respectfully.

A Call to Action for Road Safety

• ⚠️ The exhibit serves as a powerful message to the community, hoping to raise awareness about bike safety.
• 🚗 The goal is for viewers to remember that cyclists are on the road and to exercise caution, preventing future tragedies.
• 🗓️ The exhibit is free and open to everyone this Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm.