The Essex Collection of Art from Latin America commissioned Ofelia Rodríguez to produce La muerte sonriendo en paz sobre los caimanes (Death Smiling Peacefully Over the Alligators) for ESCALA Artist Editions, established in 2008. This initiative covers the artists' production costs and, where appropriate, includes an element of professional development. All proceeds are returned to the artist and to the Collection to support its activities and further editions.