Stephen Seabolt celebrates life with a collection of Mexican folk art made up heavily of Day of the Dead (also called All Souls Day) tokens.
These colorful objects are a combination of paganism and Catholicism. They represent a celebration of the life of people who passed away.
The effect of Seabolt’s home, with its walls of crosses, masks, figures and objects d’art, is to create a playful look at life and death — a Mardi Gras celebration in Dallas. There is no hint of morbidity in the pursuit for this longtime neighborhood resident and Habitat for Humanity volunteer.
Seabolt has been collecting the pieces for 20 years. He can’t pick favorites: “They’re like kids. I love them all.”
His collection was rented for use by “Walker, Texas Ranger” crews, and also has been used in local theater productions.
Writer Donna Smithson is a neighborhood Realtor. If you have an unusual collection (or know someone in our neighborhood who does), tell her about it by calling 972-733-5653.
