Carolina Cruz

Is there a member of the Cruz household that is not blessed with a truly creative mind? I don’t think so! Carolina has taken the popularity of her mother’s candelabra and created miniature versions, adorning them with flowers and fruit offerings. And although the miniature skulls are fired from a template, the long branched candlesticks and itty-bitty decorations on each candelabrum are individually hand molded. Her artistry culminates with the dexterity needed to garnish each eyelash and flower bud with the right brush and amount of paint. And although “cute” is not the word I think best describes Day of the Dead pieces, I just can’t help it when it comes to Carolina’s work.