Alaysha created clay miniatures for her ofrenda, representing different aspects of her grandmother’s life. From tiny cooking utensils to a microphone she’d later bedazzle with glitter, the miniatures recall vivid memories: the smell of her grandmother’s kitchen, the taste of her cooking, and the sound of her singing.
Each time we visit, the ofrendas seem to take on more personality. They reflect something intensely personal– the students’ feelings on their chosen ancestor, and the fascinating lives of the ancestors themselves.
