It’s difficult to explain my process when it comes to doing these Sugar Skulls. But what I can say is that the process of making this one was very different from all the others. It started out the same, with the exception of the fact that I wanted to give this particular skull a pair of glasses…but something happened very early in the process, and I think it was more than simply insomnia or sleep deprivation. At some point, it became clear to me that what I was making was a self portrait. Yes, this is a self portrait. If anyone wants me to explain the meaning behind all of the shapes and imagery that can be found in this skull, as well as the symbolism and meaning within the colors and the placement of the colors, feel free to ask me if we ever meet in person.
