Legends of Belize is a series of art, books, presentations, and films about mythical creatures believed to dwell in the jungles and waters of Belize, Central America.
GrissyG and Dismas, together as GrisDismation, have captured and documented Belizean mythology in a comprehensive series of fine art paintings, books, short films, and educational entertaining presentations to schools, colleges, universities and public speaking events to preserve and share the Belizean mythology for people intrigued by art, culture and the unknown.
About
Artists, animators, and authors, Dismas and GrissyG were born in Belize, Central America. With over a decade of research and dedication learning about Belize culture and folklore, they are experts in the field of Belizean mythology. Authors of two books on the mythical creatures of Belize, they have presented at Universities and schools since 2004 in California and Belize. Including Los Angeles Mission College, California State University Northridge, and California State University Dominguez Hills.
The Legends of Belize series have captured the interest of many in addition to the Daily News in Los Angeles California, Channel 5, and Love TV/FM News in Belize, and was also featured in a documentary airing worldwide.
Mission
Dismas and GrissyG’s mission as GrisDismation is to preserve, document, and share Belizean culture, folklore, and mythology through the Legends of Belize series of art, books, presentations and film.
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Discover ancient legendary creatures of Belize, Central American folklore in an educational and entertaining Legends of Belize digital art show and presentation. Find out about the history along with similarities and differences shared among cultures around the world and celebrate diversity through art, storytelling, and cultural iconography with the “Legends of Belize.”
Topics
♦ Digital slideshow of Belize folklore and information
♦ Belize cultural symbols, iconography, and landmarks
♦ Educational insight into the importance of myth in culture
♦ Encourage love, diversity, appreciation, and respect for culture and natural resources
Contact: GrisDismation@gmail.com
Speaker/Presentation Reviews
“Very enjoyable, Loved learning about the history. Definitely an event to do in the future.”
Bryanna Allen Smith
California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Student
“Very impressive paintings/sculptures, although feared in the land of Belize, it is a remarkable way to express and share them with the rest of this side of the land. Again, impressive and very skilled/talented professionals I have met today.”
Silvi Morales
Culturathon event at California State University Northridge (CSUN) Student
“It is really interesting seeing different myths from around the world and personally I got into myths.”
Kevin Gorgonia
Rowland High School, Student
“The art was beautiful, presentation was great. Keep it up!.”
Karen Aguilar
Presentation at Cleveland High School, Student
“This is great stuff that is being done to preserve these parts of our history that is so important and vital for us.”
Rene Villanueva Sr.
Radio and TV journalist and host of “Belize Watch” in Belize.
Interview with Dismas and GrissyG about Legends of Belize
“Belize Watch” TV’s host on LoveTV, Rene Villanueva Sr., interviews Dismas and GrissyG about Legends of Belize, the art, process, and stories that inspired the series.
Own your copy to continue the tradition and share the Belizean mythology.
Book Reviews
“...This latest presentation of Belize legends, myths, and stories just proves how firmly they have remained in our universal psyche. What GrissyG and Dismas have done is to use the backgrounds to pinpoint the specific locations in Belize and that is so unique. This is a wonderful addition to our very limited collection of Belize-oriented literature.”
Araceli “lita” Hunter Krohn,
Belizean Educator and Historian.
“I liked how you said one purpose for the existence of these characters is to make young and old more careful how they live their lives and help them avoid trouble and horrors befalling them...Good work.”
Tom Tenowich
Writer/Producer of TV series “Saved By The Bell” and “Mork and Mindy”
“Not only are the images amazing, the book serves as an invaluable reference source for Belizean Folklore.”
Debra Wilkes
Coordinator of Corozal house of Culture, National Institute of Culture And History, Belize
GrisDismation’s Art and Animation Blog
http://grisdismation.blogspot.com/
Buy T-Shirts/Mugs/etc.
Legends of Belize T-shirts in all sizes and colors at Spreadshirt:
http://grisdismation.spreadshirt.com/
Legends of Belize Mugs and home Decorations at Zazzle:
http://www.zazzle.com/GrisDismation
Need storyboards or an animation for music videos, commercials or film?
GrisDismation is an Independent Art and Animation studio established by Dismas and GrissyG since 2003 to produce original Art and Animation that inspire, fascinate, and entertain.
We specialize in frame by frame hand drawn digital animation.
See some of our work here:
https://www.youtube.com/grisdismation
Contact us
GrisDismation@gmail.com