ORBITING LUPITA DOLLS

Elizabeth Rodriguez was born in San Antonio Texas and is a full-time artist. She began her career as a self-taught artist and later apprenticed with world renowned artist Jesse Trevino for fifteen years. With Trevino, she has completed several ceramic tile murals including the Laredito mural for Casa Navarro State Historic Site and Museum.

Casa Navarro State Historic Site and Museum also commissioned Rodriguez to create a painting of Stephen F. Austin and Jose Antonio Navarro; the painting currently resides in the museum. Other commissions include The Museum of Fine Arts In Houston for a Day of the Dead altar in honor of world renowned artist Luis Jimenez, and Seton Home for a mosaic mural for their new chapel. Rodriguez has also taught mosaic at The Guadalupe Cultural Art Center were she worked with children creating permanent installations for the center. The end result of the mosaic arts program includes mosaic benches, sidewalks and platforms. More of her work can be seen at UTSA, Mi Terra Restaurant, and San Martin de Pores church in San Antonio.

PARA MI FAMILIA

Initially in Mexico, Lupita dolls were created for those who could not afford the more expensive porcelain doll. After awhile, brothels began using them by placing the dolls infront of windows to advertise available women. Since then, the dolls have just become a cool part of artisano Mexicano. My Calavera signifies their journey, and celebrates working women.