From ‘Sleeping Beauty’ to ‘Pocahontas,’ Disney princesses get a makeover session, thanks to graphic designer and visual artist Karen Amador, to become catrinas and celebrate Day of the Dead.
Although it is true that Cocoanimated film by Adrian Molina and Lee Unkrich, is the first thing that comes to mind when we think of the relationship between Disney and Day of the Dead, now we have another option. Graphic designer and visual artist Karen Amador takes various characters from the animated world of Disney to make them look like catrinas.
Inspired by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada’s depictions of death, stylized skulls adapt the tender faces of young princesses to offer a cultural hybrid which includes an imaginary of childhood constructed by Disney (since the premiere of the film Snow white and seven dwarfs 1937) and the imaginary of Mexican traditions.
Bella

Karen Amador
the main character Beauty and the Beast stands out as an intelligent, cultured young woman, with a wide vocabulary, interested in literature and with a strong desire to improve in order to discover new realities outside the village where she lives, where her neighbors consider her a “strange” girl.
Cinderella

Karen Amador
Used as a servant by her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella He stands out for his kindness and generosity. The young woman knows that her kindness is the magic with which she can transform the world; This explains why, despite bad situations and abuse, she is always warm and sincere.
Pocahontas

Karen Amador
The daughter of Chief Powhatan, leader of an Indian tribe in Virginia, Pocahontas is the first Disney princess based on a real historical figure. He is characterized by a deep love for nature, a spirit of exploration and adventure.as well as his daring character. She is a character who, despite the conflict with the settlers, is guided by peace.
Ariel

Karen Amador
Ariel, the main character Little Mermaidhe is energetic and headstrong, with a great passion for adventure. Her penchant for exploring the most mysterious depths of the ocean could bring her into conflict with her overprotective father, Triton. Despite this, Ariel’s responsibility, compassion and intuitive way of thinking allow her to solve her problems.
Megara

Karen Amador
Megara, u Herculesshe is a free-spirited, independent and resourceful woman. She is cynical, sarcastic, and constantly expresses anger at the world, making her atypical of Disney’s leading roles.. She plays a heroic enough role that she can only be classified as a romantic interest.
Elsa

Karen Amador
In sharp contrast to her sister, Elsa, the protagonist in Frozenshe is much calmer and calmer, even before accepting her powers, he thinks about his words and actions with an almost cold, calculated precision, careful never to reveal his feelings. It can seem very distant and even unsociable to some.
Aurora

Karen Amador
Aurora, better known as Sleeping Beautyis a kind, elegant, witty, angelic, affectionate and gentle girl, but also a hopeless romantic. At first, she is a bit shy and carefree as a result of her parents’ overprotective behavior. Other qualities he possesses are loyalty, honesty and respect for rules and regulations even if he doesn’t agree with them too much.