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13 de Octubre, 2006
Luis Cervantes Moves On
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LUIS CERVANTES, Chicano muralist has died at 81 years old, a battle with cancer, the page says. The photo shows us light in the man's eyes, color and brush at hand. Luis was the father of poet Lorna Dee Cervantes, and the husband of community arts activist and artist, Susan Kelk Cervantes.
He influenced a lot of Chicano and La Raza artists, and they influenced his work. He was passionate about creating a message about one's roots. His murals were often about community, the universal themes of life and transformation and the spirit of family and friends."
—son Luz De Verano Cervantes
Lorna Dee, whom I greatly respect (and have linked on my sidebar here) offers us some words on her own blog. How I wish I could make the trip, pay my respects, and see a favorite poet. Maybe you're close by.
I'll also be at 398 Precita Avenue, my father's former home studio across from Precita Park, on saturday and sunday from 11-6pm as part of San Francisco's Open Studio event. Come check out my father's artwork along with the work of his wife, community arts activist and artist, Susan Kelk Cervantes, and come say hello. I may even read you a poem.
—daughter (poet) Lorna Dee Cervantes
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kick it, ése.