Jackson Gap and 75th Ave. Detours
Starting Sept. 22, the existing off-ramp from inbound Peña to Jackson Gap will be closed for construction. While a temporary off-ramp is available, construction activity in the area will cause travel impacts. Also, westbound traffic on 75th from Jackson Gap is prohibited. Detour routes will be in place and signs will be posted.
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DENVER – Feb. 12, 2014 – The Art & Culture Program at Denver International Airport (DIA) is proud to present Traditional Cartoneria – Monumental Alebrije Xolotl, a sculpture made of vibrantly-painted papiermâché, incorporating modeled cardboard by Artist Óscar Becerra Mora. Passengers and visitors may view the vibrant 14-foot-tall sculpture in the center of Jeppesen Terminal from February through the Spring.
The alebrije, Mexico’s version of a fantastical figure, is on display 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Xólotl: Dios Perro showcases Artist Óscar Becerra Mora mastery of the traditional Mexican art process of Cartoneria, cardboard-making. The Dog God Xólotl (pronounced Sho-lotel) pays homage to the Aztec culture and was charged with guarding the sun as it passed through the underworld. It is said that he helped his brother, Quetzalcóatl, in the creation of humankind. One of Xólotl’s defining qualities is his ability to transform into other figures such as objects, plants and animals. Xólotl: Dios Perro is the artist’s expression of the Aztec myth, which stimulates the imagination.
“This sculpture depicts one of the fantastic characters born of myths from cultures around the world,” said DIA’s Manager of Aviation, Kim Day. “This creative and vibrant sculpture was created by our neighbors in Mexico and it’s going to be a stunning and intriguing conversation piece in the center of the terminal.”
Xólotl: Dios Perro is the first monumental alebrije, that has even been on display in the United States. This sculpture was also a part of the 2013 Biennial of the Americas celebration in Denver and was originally installed at the new History Colorado building prior to moving to DIA. The sculpture was brought to Denver with the help of the Mexican Consulate of Denver, Mexican Cultural Center of Denver, Museo de Arte Popular, History Colorado, Biennial of the Americas, Visit Denver and Denver International Airport.
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