Sugar skulls represented a departed soul. They were decorated in likeness with the name written on the forehead and was placed on the home of friends or gravestone to honor the return of a particular spirit. Sugar skull art reflects the folk art style of big happy smiles, colorful icing and sparkly tin and glittery adornments. Come to the ZACC and decorate your own sugar skull! The frosting hardens to create a long-lasting piece of artwork.