David Blas: Reading Frog Alebrije mexican animal figurine

David Blas: Reading Frog Alebrije mexican animal figurineThis 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

This delightful California Bear is small enough to fit in your hand but big enough to bring a smile wherever it roams

ORIGINAL PRICE: $395 US dollars

Jorge then turns it into a jewel: every scale is outlined in bright lime green and filled with its own geometric pattern

Dimensions: 9''Tall 7''Long 4''Wide

painting each section with a different version of these shapes

body angled

multiplied here into a crown of branching fronds

and a single eye painted with tight spirals of teal and gold

Luis Pablo has always taken the alebrije tradition wherever his imagination leads

Look closely

the convent

angular planes