Modern mexico embracing tradition

Lately it seems that all the news that appear on the newspapers are about dead people, the UNO rating Mexico more dangerous than Afghanistan, 40 people turning up dead in holes, political scandals and all sorts of mayhem. This is overshadowing the beauty and rich culture that our country has. I decided to make a photo session combining the tradition of the country with one of the most exclusive modern installations that the country has. I presented this project as part of my graduation thesis for the Grisart School of Photography to show a different side of the country that sadly is being forgotten and replaced by a hopefully transitory mess..