Antonio Alonso: Aqua Hummingbird snails flat shapes of pure color

flat shapes of pure color moving freely across the surface with confidence and joy

Black almond-shaped eyes set in amber

Elegant deer woodcarving by Oaxaca artist Demetrio Cortes

The wings are flowing strands of wire

Antonio Alonso: Aqua Hummingbird snails flat shapes of pure colorThese exquisite papier mch hummingbirds by Antonio Alonso capture the delicate energy and joy of Mexicos natural world. Handcrafted from recycled paper and painted in vivid tones of turquoise, pink, blue, and green, each bird seems to hover in mid flight, its dotted wings shimmering with movement. Lightweight and full of life, these pieces can be displayed together or individually, a perfect symbol of vitality, renewal, and artistic imagination.