In the case of 'Frida with Shawl', Guillermina has portrayed Frida in traditional Mexican dress. Frida's hair is accurately depicted in an elaborate braid and purple ribbon. Her gold jewelry, brown shawl and long skirt beautifully capture the spirit and fashion of Frida. As much as Frida was fascinated by Tehuana Women and the variety of their tradtional dress so is Guillermina Aguilar, as her highland Zapotec culture is closely associated with the traditions of the coastal Tehuana's. For Guillermina the multiple manifestations of Tehuana splendor are an integral part of how she identifies herself as an artist. Guillermina is among the most significant modern day folk artists giving 'Homage to Frida'.

Guillermina Aguilar is a well documented Master of Mexican Popular Art. Guillermina is the eldest of the Aguilar sisters of Ocotlan, Oaxaca. Guillermina's sisters are Josefina, Concepcion and Irene Aguilar. From an early age, the famed Aguilar sisters learned to make clay figures from their mother. Their work today is world famous and highly sought after by Folk Art Collectors. Guillermina, Josefina and Irene and Concepcion have transformed traditional clay making into new and magical forms. Their clay figures are exhibited widely in galleries and museums both in Mexico and abroad.

Guillermina's work is illustrated in two important books on Mexican Folk Art:"Oaxacan Ceramics:Traditional Folk Art by Oaxacan Women" and in the exemplary Banamex book:"Great Masters of Mexican Popular Art" (Banamex Collection Fomento Cultural).