Equinox: Descenso de la Serpiente by artist Ricardo Alarcón explores the Mayan cultural traditions around the Solar Equinox including the “descent of the serpent,” the great god Kukulcan or feathered serpent, in the form of shadows on the Temple of Kukulcan at Chichen Itza, an archeological site in the Mexican state of Yucatan.

“I hope to share with more people this important Mexican and Central American cultural heritage and its celebration of the indigenous traditions and to increase public knowledge of the long history of the indigenous peoples among all of us today whether they be descendants of the Mayans, descendants of Mexican and Central American immigrants, recent immigrants, or descendants of other peoples around the world. History is written by the winners, but the stories of the "losers" of history have wisdom and meaning for all of us,” said Mr. Alarcón.

Each Saturday of the exhibit (March 11 and March 18) will include music, dancing, and demonstrations of the Mayan ball game. The art exhibition will feature the works of artists:

Manuel Pecina

Abel Leal

Exhibition Details

Free Admission

Equinox – Descenso de la Serpiente by Ricardo Alarcón is sponsored by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. The exhibit is hosted by the Dallas Public Library. Ricardo Alarcón serves as the artistic director of the annual Día de los Muertos Celebración and other Hispanic community outreach events presented by the Hughes Family Tribute Center in Dallas.