Lourdes Villagomez is a contemporary artist from Mexico City known for her bright use of color, bold acrylic paintings, and beautifully decorated skulls. Her work highlights the traditions of Mexico in a new way and aims to represent a part of her culture that many never see. She has shown her work in New York, Italy, and across Mexico City and was highlighted as one of Mexico’s most promising new artists in 2016. Lourdes created this special edition Sugar Skull Skillet for Lodge Cast Iron as a way to bring the traditions of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, to people everywhere.The sugar skull illustration captures the edible gifts that many people decorate and exchange for Day of the Dead. Rather than being a reminder of loss, the skulls bring color, fun, and sweetness to a celebration of those we have known and loved. Traditionally, marigolds are used to guide the dead back to their families and friends, and are hung over shrines, archways, and tombs. The skull is surrounded by a ceramic pattern made famous in Puebla, Mexico, a city where Day of the Dead is a big celebration.
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