Category: CULTURAL ICONS
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POSADAS
Catrina Posadas was created to honor the legacy of the first and most influential image in the history of Mexican cultural symbolism: La Calavera Garbancera, sketched by illustrator and engraver José Guadalupe Posada in the early twentieth century. Posada created the etching between 1910 and 1913, using satire to critique the social aspirations of the
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LA DOÑA (MARIA FELIX)
LA DOÑA honors María Félix, the legendary beauty whose strength and elegance defined Mexico’s Golden Age of Cinema.
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KAHLO
Frida Catrina honors the legacy of the iconic Mexican artist whose self-portraits and bold colors gave voice to pain, identity, and resilience. Celebrated for embracing indigenous heritage and redefining the female form, Frida remains a timeless symbol of strength, artistry, and cultural pride.
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SELENA
Selena’s impact goes beyond her music; she was a trailblazer in fashion and a symbol of the Tejano community’s spirit.Her music, which seamlessly blended various genres, continues to inspire artists and fans alike.
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ADELA
The Adela Catrina Icon honors the brave women of the Mexican Revolution who cared for the wounded and fearlessly joined combat when needed, standing alongside men on the battlefield. These women gave their blood, sweat, and tears for their country, embodying sacrifice, strength, and patriotism.
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O’GORMAN
Catrina icon inspired by O’Gorman’s legacy. This figure was designed as a living sculpture—her hand-painted attire merging elements of his most notable buildings, geometric compositions, and Aztec motifs. The icon reimagines Juan O’Gorman himself as part of the muralist tradition he helped define, standing at the intersection of architecture, identity, and ancestral memory.