Mexico Folk Art Theme Signed Black and White Etching, "The Drunk Tequila Lotto"

Sitting alone in a traditional cantina (saloon), a man has enjoyed a full bottle of tequila. He is featured in card number 18 of Marina Pallares' exclusive interpretation of the original "Drunk Card," in Mexico's lotería. It is a unique version of the classic bingo game featuring traditional images. The loteria made its appearance in the second half of the 18th century, and it is still a favorite at schools, fairs, carnivals and festivals. "I grew up in Jalisco, known for the production of tequila from agave plants, and as a child I used to play lotería all the time. These two facts inspired me to create the 'Tequila Lotto' series," confides Pallares, who credits the influence of Leopoldo Méndez and José Guadalupe Posada in her work. She masters aquafortis and aquatint etching techniques to create this eloquent composition.

Titled "El borracho" in Spanish