Alebrijes by Pedro Linares – Celebration of Mexican Folk Art
Alebrijes are sculptures made of copal wood or cartonería, a Mexican handcraft similar to papier-mâché. They depict fantastical chimera-like creatures. For example, a single alebrije might consist of a wolf’s body, a bat’s wings, and a dragon’s head. They are often brightly colored with detailed patterns, making them as enchanting as they are terrifying. The … Read more