SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Visitors to the San Antonio Botanical Garden can now experience \u201cJardin de las Catrinas,\u201d a D\u00eda de los Muertos-inspired exhibit featuring towering Catrina sculptures created by San Antonio artist Regina Moya.<\/p>\n
The exhibit, presented by Bank of America, is on display through Nov. 2 at the garden, located at 555 Funston Place.<\/p>\n
Moya, a Mexican writer, illustrator and public artist, is known for D\u00eda de los Muertos artwork throughout the San Antonio community. Her Catrina sculptures highlight storytelling, Mexican heritage and themes tied to culture and reflection.<\/p>\n
Some of the sculptures stand up to 16 feet tall. Visitors are encouraged to spend time reading the messages that accompany the artwork, including one piece with gold accents made of recycled plastic, that reads, \u201cNot everything that shines is gold.\u201d<\/p>\n
The garden is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends.<\/p>\n
Admission Monday through Thursday is $18 for adults and $13 for children. Children under 3 get in free. Admission is $16 for visitors with a student or military ID.<\/p>\n
Weekend admission, Friday through Sunday, is $22 for adults and $15 for children. Children under 3 are still admitted for free.<\/p>\n
The garden also offers discounted admission during \u201cNeighbors in Nature\u201d days, when entry is $7 for Bexar County residents. <\/p>\n
The upcoming dates are Sunday, Oct. 18, and Sunday, Dec. 13.<\/p>\n