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Ricardo Soltero
Born in Nayarit, Mexico Ricardo Soltero has been the scenery director and stage-set designer for the biggest Dia de los Muertos celebration in the United States which takes place annually at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
His pieces have adorned and colored an array of cultural exhibits , fundraisers as well as transformed ballrooms into magical environments with his paper mache, recycled materials, wood and styrofoam sculpted works , as well as iron rod sculptures for moving performances.
Ricardo Soltero’s work can be found in the City of Los Angeles, New York, Mexico, and now with Altiro’s collaboration with Ricardo, they can be found throughout the Chicagoland area.
Wheaton, Illinois - Frida Destination - July 2023
Geneva, Illinois - Frida Destination - August 2023
Aurora, Illinois - Frida Destination - August 2023
Chicago, Illinois - Fall Festival, Dia de los muertos activation- October 2023
ALMAS - Alliance of Latinos Motivating Action in the Suburbs - Day of the dead celebration- november 2023
Illinois hispanic chamber of commerce - Day of the dead gala - november 2023
Aurora, IL - Day of the dead 4 course meal Dinner Celebration - November 2023
