Catrina in the City

Catrina in the City
Client
Angel Salazar Design

First created as the studio reunited after six months apart during the 2020 pandemic, Catrina in the City has become a recurring public installation celebrating Día de los Muertos. Each edition reimagines Mexico’s iconic La Catrina as a larger-than-life sculpture adorned with intricate embellishments and cascading flowers. Returning every few years in a new form, she honors the studio’s Mexican roots and brings the community together in a celebration of remembrance, culture and creativity.

“Our first Catrina gave the team a reason to come together again after months apart. Each time we create her anew, we reconnect with our Mexican roots and find a different way to share this tradition with the city. For me, she is a celebration of those we remember and a reminder of the humanity we share.”