Scene from the Dia Da Los Muertos Series exhibit opening reception held Saturday evening at Fuller Lodge Art Center. The exhibit runs through Nov. 12. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Dia Da Los Muertos Series artist Sandi J. Ludescher stands in front of her painting titled ‘Todos Somos Unos’ (We Are All One), which measures 66”x 128”. Ludescher is a contemporary New Mexican regionalist figurative painter. Her series highlights real people behind makeup and costuming who express what the holiday means to them; about the life they breathe into it, remembrance of their dead and how they mitigate their grief and loss. The subjects have turned themselves inside out to show us who they are and what they feel. Each painting, though, begs many interpretations; tales that are common and also invite inclusivity. Captured in the paintings, the viewer will experience symbolism, humor, nostalgia. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Dia Da Los Muertos exhibit Saturday evening at Fuller Lodge Art Center. There are 33 paintings and 33 drawings in the series. Music has always played a big role in Ludescher’s life and work. For this reason, she has chosen a song to accompany each painting, although the painting does not illustrate the story of the song. Rather, they’re an eclectic collection from extensive playlists that she listens to while working. To increase the experience with each painting, A QR code appears next to each painting. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

This and one other of Sandi J. Ludescher’s paintings were chosen to be part of the New Mexico State Collection. This painting is entitled Una Family (One Family). Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Dia Da Los Muertos exhibit Saturday evening at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scenes from the Dia Da Los Muertos exhibit Saturday evening at Fuller Lodge Art Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com