David Blas: Reading Frog Alebrije Oaxacan Paper Figurine Fusion alebrijes are hybrid folk-art

Fusion alebrijes are hybrid folk-art sculptures that merge features from multiple animals into singular

The piece is built from magnet wire

the kind of form that looks simple until you see what is on it

circled in vivid blue with yellow irises and sharp black pupils

the convent

David Blas: Reading Frog Alebrije Oaxacan Paper Figurine Fusion alebrijes are hybrid folk-artThis 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