Socorro Roque: Surf’s Up! Froggy Alebrije WoodcarvingRide the waves with this green wave rideran adorable alebrije woodcarving by Socorro Roque! Carved from copal wood and full of colorful hand painted patterns, this surf ready frog wears aqua blue board shorts and sits on a shell shaped surfboard base that rolls on stylized ocean swirls. His wide eyed grin and energetic running pose capture the excitement of the beach, while each geometric motif pops with bright, lively colors. This is a perfect

blending humor

The piece is built from magnet wire

Adorned with paper flowers and birds in her hair

Elegant handwoven cushions from Santo Tomas Jalieza in Oaxaca

and spiritual insight

by top Oaxacan artist Omar Fabian

exuberant vision

and this skunk is a perfect example of what makes his work so extraordinary

imaginative

Amazing mixed paper art with embroidery handmade in Puebla Mexico

the convent

stepped designs