On Saturday Lustre Pearl South was overtaken by art - bright, beautiful, and befitting of the day’s patron saint Frida Kahlo.
with the intention of celebrating Kahlo’s life, work, and activism.and Qmmunity – but I was happy to participate in what was an entirely awesome event. Having been to one or two Frida Friday markets before, the grand scale of Viva La Vida was unlike anything I’d seen before. Not limited to just a variety of vendors, there were also many different representations of artistic tributes. Two altars to Kahlo stood at the event entrance with candles and paint brushes among portraits of the artist.
Also on display were multiple live painting demonstrations of folks creating murals of Kahlo, nature, or whatever occurred to them on the spot.crew on-site spent most of the event at our table handing out pins, stickers, and can coolers, Event Coordinatorand I managed to sneak away for a bit to explore the various vendors and installations. There were myriad options for one’s buying pleasures, from handcrafted sandals, CBD dog treats, CBD people treats, shaved ice, and much more.