David Blas: Reading Frog Alebrije Saint Michael Archangel In Oaxaca’s pre-Hispanic worldview

In Oaxaca’s pre-Hispanic worldview

with the tail seamlessly integrated into the body in one continuous shape

looped and massed by hand until the body achieves real volume and weight

the whole body coiled and ready

These exquisite papier-mâché hummingbirds by Antonio Alonso capture the delicate energy and joy of Mexico’s natural world

David Blas: Reading Frog Alebrije Saint Michael Archangel In Oaxaca’s pre-Hispanic worldviewThis delightful alebrije by Oaxacan artist David Blas captures a frog completely absorbed in its book, mid kneel as if studying with full concentration. Carved from copal wood and painted in Blass signature bright palette, the frog features a mix of vibrant greens, oranges, pinks, and bluesall meticulously covered with tiny dotted patterns and bold black markings. The open book is a charming touch, with handwritten Spanish text that reads "It eats