/Sugar Skull Couture

Day of the Dead meets haute couture

About the project

This series is an artistic exploration that reimagines the traditional Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) symbolism through a modern, vibrant lens. Each portrait in this collection combines the iconic sugar skull makeup with eclectic fashion, colorful landscapes, and whimsical props, creating a visual fusion of heritage and contemporary aesthetics.

A key element of this project is the integration of haute couture and dance motifs, adding layers of elegance and movement to each composition. The luxurious, detailed attire and graceful poses evoke the artistry and poise of dance, transforming each subject into a living canvas of cultural expression.


To honor my late grandfather, accordion music fills the background, reminiscent of the melodies he once played. This musical choice adds a layer of nostalgia and warmth to the series, creating a connection between past and present, and enhancing the fiesta-like celebration of tradition.

Whimsical portrait of a model with floral makeup and colorful attire holding a pink toy gun against a pastel pink background
AI-generated portrait of a woman with colorful floral headpiece and Day of the Dead face paint, holding a lollipop against a pastel green background
Portrait of a woman with Day of the Dead makeup holding a heart-shaped lollipop, dressed in pink floral attire with a wide-brimmed hat against a pastel pink and mint green background.
Portrait of a woman in Day of the Dead makeup holding a white cat, wearing a vibrant floral dress and a flower-adorned hat against a pastel green background.
Portrait of a woman with Day of the Dead makeup holding a pink ice cream cone, wearing floral traditional dress and a flower crown on a pastel green background.
Portrait of a woman with Day of the Dead makeup holding a white cat, dressed in a floral outfit and wearing a large flower-adorned hat against a pink background.
Portrait of a woman with Day of the Dead makeup holding an exotic animal, dressed in a floral outfit and wearing a flower-adorned hat against a green background
Close-up portrait of a woman with Day of the Dead makeup holding a cactus, wearing a floral dress and an ornate flower crown with a small skull.
Portrait of a woman with Day of the Dead makeup holding a cactus, dressed in a floral gown and adorned with a flower crown, standing against a weathered teal wall.

+ Tools

Animation: Luma AI

Visuals: Midjourney

Music: Suno AI