Between Offerings and Memories

This collaboration seeks to delve into the concept of the Catrina Garbancera, originally created by the Mexican cartoonist José Guadalupe Posada in 1910. The Catrina emerged as a mockery of the indigenous garbanzo sellers who, despite being poor, pretended to be rich and looked down on their origins and customs. We have all felt the need to be accepted; in one way or another, it is the hunger for approval that kills us and leaves us in our bones. And this Catrina is no exception: we see a woman giving up the death of her essence, sacrificing her true self to be accepted, undervaluing the worth of her offering.

Her marigold dress represents this duality of life and death. On the ground, we see the countless offerings of other people who have sacrificed a bit of their essence to feel accepted.

The death motifs that adorn her speak of her need to embellish herself, to pretend to be something she is not. Hence the gold.

Key Elements

Headpiece: Made of hand bones, it symbolizes a deep connection with death and pays homage to the deceased. This piece fuses mortality with the celebration of life after death, representing the duality of human existence.

The Catrina: Originally a social critique by the illustrator José Guadalupe Posada towards the Mexican upper class, the Catrina has become a symbol of equality before death and the celebration of life during the Day of the Dead.

Cempasuchil Flower Dress: Represents life and death, intertwining natural beauty with the memory of our loved ones who guide us to the afterlife.

Skulls: Symbolize the transition between life and death.

Inspired by the work “El Viaje de las Ánimas©” by Ale Su Art©

That’s why we decided to create the first and only collectible figure, limited to 100 pieces. Each one is numbered and with a certificate of authenticity, which guarantees its exclusivity and value. This collection was designed to endure, transcend and immortalize as an artistic legacy.

I hope this translation meets your expectations!

For almost 3 months, @faisca00art and me @alesuart We work tirelessly to make sure that our catrina meets the highest quality standards.

About the Artists

Jesús Méndez @faisca00art -3D sculptor. With years of experience in the creation of collectible art, Jesús Méndez has given life to unique characters who capture the imagination. As a 3D artist, prop maker and concept artist, his fascination with creatures is reflected in his ability to create beings of all kinds.

Quote: “All creatures are part of us. The most horrible nightmare arises from our most human feeling: fear. It is in our mind, impregnated in our past, our imagination and our dreams. Exploring these scenarios and studying these creatures is, in essence, studying ourselves. What leads us to imagine creatures from beyond the grave? Where do our most macabre nightmares come from? These creations are the reflection of our deepest fears. We can only fear what our imagination can glimpse; beyond that, there is only madness.”

Alejandro Su @alesuart – Make-up artist and airbrush artist: Recognized for his specialization in the Day of the Dead, Alejandro has created impressive catrinas all over Mexico.

Support the Project

Your support is essential. High-quality materials for the creation of this collection are expensive. With your help, you not only get a piece of art, but you also support and encourage future projects, allowing the creation of more catrinas in Mexico and the world.

We have 2 different forms of support:

1. Free Donation: Support the artists involved in this project with any amount.

2. Collectible Catrina Limited to 100 places. The first 10 will receive an artistic intervention in their figure of @alesuart, along with 5 prints, 5 stickers and a t-shirt.

Buy the collectible Catrina and support the artists behind this limited edition collection.

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