Aquí Descansamos

Aquí Descansamos began as a living cemetery composed of floral sculptures which mirrored the shapes of common grave markers. In contrast to the somber, grey-stone visuals of conventional cemeteries, these alternate memorials highlight color, growth, decomposition, and renewal, offering a space to celebrate life’s vibrancy while acknowledging its temporary and ever-changing nature. An expansion on the series evolved to incorporate burial vessels including caskets, urns, and shrouds, all similarly crafted from organic, ephemeral materials such as moss, soap, sand, seaweed, and beeswax. When installed, these vessels come together in the form of a funeral showroom, creating a familiar yet novel environment in which to consider end-of-life planning as an opportunity for empowerment.

No matter how we choose to honor the dead, we will all face loss one day and find ourselves seeking comfort in ritual and memorialization. In reminding us of our universal experience of grief, Aquí Descansamos honors the dead while providing space to imagine a future where we rest alongside them. How we wish to memorialize our loved ones, and ourselves in the future, is entirely up to us.