“Memento Mori” a Latin phrase translating to “remember you must die”, which developed with the growth of Christianity, A bit dark perhaps, but also a reminder to live and enjoy life’s abundance while living your best life. “Memento Mori” is based on the traditional concept of the Vanitas that has existed in art for centuries, that our earthly pleasures and possessions are temporary.

Historic depictions of Memento Mori can be seen in the 15th century painting, “Death and the Miser” by Hieronymus Bosch, “Skull of a Skeleton with Burning Cigarette” (c. 1885/86) by Vincent van Gogh, “Le Pichet noir et la tête de mort” (The Black Pitcher and Death's Head) c. 1946 by Pablo Picasso, and “Vanitas” 1613 by Clara Peeters, for example.

In contemporary times, the Memento Mori concept is still finding inspiration amongst artists. In this multi-media exhibition, we feature an amazing selection of works by the following artists: Rebecca Graves, Wilder Duncan, Dana Gambale, Denis Ouch & Russian Doll, Nick Schutsky, Lyman Dally, Robert Zurer, Linda Streicher, Nick De Pirro, Copie Rodriguez, Paul Leibow, Aaron Dunkel, Harold Olejarz & Mollie Thonneson, Hui Tian, Žilvinas Jonušas, Phil Powers, Dan Fenelon, Ry An, Ann Clarke, Pauline Chernichaw, and Steve Singer.