Cultural-Art
" Mexican Traditions " Dia de Muertos
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.
catrinas
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 "
 miniature 4 |  miniature 3 |  miniature 2 |
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 miniature 1 |  " Frida " 016Representation of Frida Khalo . |  Camila 015Influence by the actual Mexican designers with colorful fabric, flowers and laces. |
 "IXCHEL "- 011My name means "Rainbow Lady" in Maya. I am wearing the folk dress from the esate of Yucatan, Mexico. I took part in the exhibition at St. Augustine Art Association Gallery- 2015 |  Macaria 019Flower girl |  Alondra 018Michoacan state typical dress |
 " Mexican Bride" 017Original Hand made textile from the state of Chiapas, Mexico. |  Diego 1 |  Hope- 00 DONATEDI am taking part in a short movie " The forgotten" |
 "Lucille " 014Fancy Catrina with feathers and skull details |  "SIMONA" - 013Catrina- Black and White exhibition at St. Augustine Art Association Gallery - 2016 |  "VERA" -012I proudly represent the Mexican women wearing their folk-dress from the state of VERACRUZ . The dress represents white caps fro the Ocean in this tropical location of the East Coast of Mexico. Click for detailed description |
 " TEHUANA" 010My dress is from the estate of Oaxaca and the Itsmo of Tehuantepec |  "TAMAULIPECA" 009I am wearing the folk dress of the estate of Tamaulipas, Mexico |  20150402_181144This Catrina wearing a wedding dress represents one of Jose Guadalupe Posada's most famous draw in ink. Click for a detailed description |
 " NOCHTLI " 007 SOLDMy name means "fruit" in Náhuatl. and I proudly represent the Mexican women wearing their colorful -dresses in México. Click for a detailed description | 20160108_184749 [34763]_editedI represent the European influence in Mexican women, dressing expensive clothes. Click for detailed description |  "ANTONIET" 004I represent the European influence in Mexican women, dressing expensive clothes. Click for detailed description |
 "XOCHITL" 003My name means "flowers" in Náhuatl. and I proudly represent the Mexican women wearing their folk-dresses from Central part of México. Click for detailed description |  "CHLOE" 002 - SOLD -I represent the European influence in Mexican women, dressing expensive clothes. Click for detailed description |  "TEHUA" 001 - SOLD -My name is Tehuana and I proudly represent the Mexican women wearing their folk-dress from the state of Oaxaca, México. Click for a detailed description |