Rocio Fabian: Wood Alebrije Cat t rex The flippers give the illusion

The flippers give the illusion of being in movement

all embedded within complex geometric designs that feel more contemporary than ancient

and layered blues create stylized eyes

The scarlet macaw was sacred to the ancient Maya and revered across Mesoamerica as a bird of the sun

making each ear its own little painting universe

Rocio Fabian: Wood Alebrije Cat t rex The flippers give the illusionA magnificent piece of Mexican Folk art by Roco Fabin features a cat sitting tall and self assured, with its paws together and tail curling behind. Its head is slightly tilted to one side, as if listening for something. The figure is meticulously carved from a single block of copal, with the tail seamlessly integrated into the body in one continuous shape, demonstrating the technical skill required even before any paint is applied. The painting