Morya
very interesting murals
Guadalajara is a beautiful place, we had the occasion to visit with friends, and it was recommended we go to the Hospicio Cabañas, so we went to a hubicado in the center, where we saw a collection of murals by Jose Clemente Orozco upon entering. He was recognized as a muralist in 1937. I was invited to see this mural collection, today one of the most important works of art in the country. These murals detail the history of Mexico in several panels, addressing the Conquest, the Colonial, and Modern periods. In the murals, Orozco interprets the prehispanic culture shock between the indigenous and Spanish people, addresses the founding of Guadalajara and plays out tragic scenes of contemporary reality.
The murals would not be complete if not for the "Man of Fire," which shows a human figure engulfed in flames. Many consider this, along with the four surrounding it, as depictions of the four elements of nature, but it could also represent the mythological metaphor of the Phoenix. When one enters this area, there are several guides that offer to explain the murals and describe some of the meanings of the work. It's really interesting and I personally loved it, so I leave you some photos of the Hospice and the murals. Enjoy it!
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