Calaveritas, 2023, black clay, gold leaf, paint, varnish, edition of 29, various dimensions, ca. 15 cm, € 350,- each

Calaveritas or 'Little skulls' is an edition of 29 small skulls inspired by the Mexican tradition of making skulls out of sugar. This tradition is typical for the day of the dead in Mexico, but has its origins in pre-hispanic times. These sweet skulls are often placed in altars during the day of the dead and they are used to remember those who are gone. They are also given as presents for loved ones who are still alive, as a reminder that the only certain thing in life is death. These sugar skulls often have the names written on their forehead, in this case the artists’ family name, Espinosa.