ceramic art

Dressed for the charreada, or Mexican rodeo, this elegant catrina is dazzling. Mexican artisan Luis Morales crafts the statuette by hand from clay and paints her magnificent red and gold costume in stunning detail. Women have traditionally had a role in the event by demonstrating their horsemanship with choreographed, synchronized maneuvers. The elegant figure is inspired by a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Día de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).

Provide a small plant and add vivid color to the living room or kitchen with this visually appealing, yet fascinating, skull-themed flower pot. This pot carries both the influences of Guatemala's culture of respect for the dead, and centuries of pottery in its intricate painted, seemingly surprised face, accompanying Macaws and profound red luminescence. Vitelio Orozco, the master artisan behind this cranium-pot fusion, dedicates his life to keeping the ceramic-making tradition alive in Guatemala.

The wise image of Frida Kahlo transforms into an elegant Catrina in this ceramic sculpture by Jorge Escamilla of Mexico. The artisan draws inspiration from the Day of the Dead celebrations and the region's iconic figures to create this unique artwork, whose hand-painted finish in warm colors and floral details evokes a spring essence.

The elegant and gorgeous lady Catrina is ready to celebrate the Day of the Dead with a glamorous dress in red, all crafted by master artisan Jorge Escamilla from Mexico. Inspired by the festive days in the region, the artisan uses ceramic to craft this exquisite sculpture that enhances this refined lady's beauty with hand-painted floral motifs.

Gift your martial arts-loving friend this awesome Mexican twist on their favorite sport. Jorge Escamilla sculpts a cool skeleton fighter in a fierce Muay Thai round-kick pose. He wears deep red trunks and a matching red headband.

Jorge's work blends popular Mexican iconography with everyday themes. He credits his craft as the greatest source of personal growth in his life.