Gaspar Calvo: Captivating Mouse Alebrije Animal Sculptures ears upright and alert

ears upright and alert

each one rendered with the same quiet affection

Each feather is defined by tiny geometric patterns—triangles

Carolina's trademark palette of bougainvillea pinks and deep purples is unmistakable

Gaspar Calvo: Captivating Mouse Alebrije Animal Sculptures ears upright and alertGaspar Calvo Fabin is from San Martn Tilcajete, Oaxaca, where he began carving at age 12 with help from his family. His father in law, Isidoro Cruz, a pioneer in the village's woodcarving tradition, was one of his teachers. This extraordinary mouse shows just how much he has built on that legacy. The raton Alebrije is painted entirely in black, white, and grey, a bold and confident choice that stands out from the bright colors typically seen in