Oscar Carrillo: Snail-Owl Fusion Woodcarving mata oritz holding a sword in front

holding a sword in front of him—a symbol of divine justice and protection

Artist Antonio Xuana's beautiful duck alebrije beautifully combines form and creativity in an enchanting sculpture

The two colorful birds among the leaves are so colorful and contrast wonderfully with the textured paper

A true artist

Oscar Carrillo: Snail-Owl Fusion Woodcarving mata oritz holding a sword in frontIn the world of Oaxacan alebrijes, a fusion, or fantasy creature, combines elements from two (or more) real animals to spark the imagination. Fusion alebrijes are hybrid folk art sculptures that merge features from multiple animals into singular, fantastical forms. These pieces blend real world anatomies, like shells, wings, horns, and claws, into harmonious yet otherworldly creatures These fantastic beings celebrate creativity and storytelling,