#12: La Muerte (Death) 2008

"#12: La Muerte (Death)" is a black and white woodcut print created by Marina Pallares in 2008. This piece, part of a larger series, depicts a skeletal figure, a personification of Death, adorned in a flowing dress and a crown of bottles. The woodcut's stark, graphic style reflects the traditional Mexican artistic tradition of "calaveras," a celebration of the Day of the Dead. This print showcases Pallares's distinctive artistic style, which blends traditional Mexican imagery with a modern aesthetic.