On one of the main avenues of the city of Guadalajara stands a dazzling sculpture that is immediately recognizable as the Virgin of Guadalupe. But take a closer look and you may be surprised to see a garland of human skulls and fork-tongued and razor-fanged snakes adorning this strange monument. The sculpture Sincretismo was created by the artist Ismael Vargas, who was commissioned by the city to produce a monumental piece of public art reflecting the traditions of Mexico. As its name suggests, the sculpture pays homage to both the colorful…
