MODERN DAYS

Catrinas can be seen dressed in original European concept or representing the beautiful Mexican dresses. They are made of ceramic or in this case the artist is using “paper mache” being one of

a kind unique pieces.

 

This Mexican  icon was created by the Mexican muralist

Diego Rivera in 1948 .

ORIGINS
 Jose Guadalupe Posada writer  and  ink  illustrator, created  satirical comics  using skeletons to criticize the events of Mexico on the post- Imperialism time:

1864-1910 . The  European influence on Mexican women dressing in expensive clothes, jewelry and make up was captured  by Posada in a skull women “calaca garbancera” wearing only a fancy decorated hat and denying her Indian origins. Diego Rivera in 1948 brings Posada's concept and painted this female figure in his famous mural " Un Domingo en la Alameda " . He  dressed her in fancy clothes and named Catrina.  This icon take important part in the celebration of "Dia de Muertos" that has been nominated Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. 
 

MODERN DAYS

Catrinas can be seen dressed  in original European concept or representing the beautiful Mexican dresses as a unique expresion of the artist.
They are made of ceramic or in this case the artist is using “paper mache” being one of a kind unique pieces.

the collection

available for sale 

 

Paper mache piece representing the concept of Mexican ink illustrator Jose Guadalupe Posada  ( 1800- 1900 ) and  rescued by Diego Rivera in 1948 by the cration of Catrinas .

Main Mexican icon that in modern times take part of the celebration of  "Dia de Muertos" festivity designaded Intangible World Cultural Heritage  by UNESCO. 

" VANITY " 

 " CATRIN "