The Latin Exoskeleton series is a collection of lenticular artworks that unravel the ongoing conversation of what it means to be “Latinx.” The artists do this by dissecting and appropriating Casta (caste) paintings, which were prominent in colonial Mexico and used to depict the social hierarchy and evolving lineage of 18th-century society. A Nopalero character dressed in a luchador uniform takes center stage in Nopalero de las Americas. The Nopalero’s skin mimics the coarse surface of a nopal cactus, alluding to the idea that coming from a diverse background encourages one to develop a strong exterior, challenging the negative undertones that Casta (caste) paintings often present. The lenticular’s background also features the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio, Texas, an iconic symbol of the city and a nod to the multiplicity of cultures that call San Antonio home.