LALO COTA

B. Mexico

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Phoenix based artist prolific is the art of the rattle can using rich color and bold lines to create his joyful calacas or renderings of skull characters celebrating in the afterlife. He’s contributed work for many local businesses including The Phoenix Suns, Diamond Backs, and the Az. Lottery. Mostly recognized for his mural work Cota is also skilled with pen and ink on paper as well as mixed media on canvas and now 3D sculpture.

El Rey

This piece was created honoring the life of Mexican singer/ actor Vicente Fernandez (Chente) here in Calaca form singing his most popular song and my personal favorite El Rey.

Catrina

Catrina was inspired by the work of Mexican printmaker Jose Guadalupe Posada. His most popular illustration is La Catrina which I took from to create this version which is what I believe she looks like today.

The Time Traveler’s Suit

This is my attempt on illustrating a recurring dream I had as a kid/young adult, from fragmented memories a self portrait as a turtle shaped ship traveling from the depths of the sea through the infinite heavens seeking life, wisdom, and adventure.

Vela mela

This style of candle was designed and created to fill thin vertical spaces that otherwise would be left empty.