Oaxacan / Alebrijes Carvings

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a colorful butterfly sculpture sitting on top of a table

Alebrije Monarca by Delia Palacios

a brightly colored lion figurine sitting on top of a white surface

Alebrije - León - Arte Mexicano

Alebrije: Criatura fantástica mexicana, hecha de madera, cartón o papel. Combina partes de distintos animales y se pinta con colores vibrantes. Nació de un sueño y representa la imaginación y la creatividad. ✨ #alebrijes #artesaniamexicana #escultura #artepopularmexicano #alebrijeartesanal #alebrijesdecolores #alebrijesmexico #alebrijesdemadera #alebrijesunicos #alebrijesmagicos

three pictures of a white dragon sculpture on a table with other images in the background

I have a finished picture of the sculpture that I need to blow up to get. I apologize that the sculpture is in two different spots, the larger being on a busy background. 2007, part of my 3D portfolio. Lots and lots of paper waded into shape over bent metal wire hangers and smaller suspension floral wire with masking tape and gauze plaster strips. Very enjoyable project with satisfying results. I would like to do it again.

After School Art Club: Drawing, Collage, Painting and Sculpture. (Part 1)

Covering the plastic bag forms with one or two layers of modroc.

two brightly colored geckos sitting on top of a white rock covered in snow

Axolotl

An endemic mexican amphibian, the axolotl is a powerful symbol of transformation, adaptability, exploration of the unknown and resilience. Its presence in our lives reminds us that we can rise from the ashes, adapt to changing circumstances, deeply explore our inner truths and be resilient in the midst of adversity.High: 04 cm ( 1.57 in) Length: 19 cm (7.48 in) Width: 11 cm (4.33 in)

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Oaxacan / Alebrijes Carvings

a blue and yellow figurine is sitting on a black surface

a paper sculpture of a colorful insect with long legs and large wings, standing on one leg

a colorful turtle statue sitting on top of a white surface

Los alebrijes son figuras tridimensionales talladas en madera, generalmente de copal, una madera blanda y liviana. Estas figuras pueden representar animales reales o imaginarios, objetos y seres mitológicos. Sus características mas comunes son: Colores brillantes y vibrantes, inspirados en la naturaleza mexicana. Detalles intrincados y geométricos que recuerdan a los motivos prehispánicos. Uso de técnicas de tallado y pintura minuciosas. Representan un equilibrio entre la fantasía y la rea...