David Blas: Reading Frog Alebrije Oaxacan Paper Figurine the kind of form that

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

The figure was created by artist Cesar Melchor

This is a remarkably expressive little sculpture by Cristo Escamilla

The tree's serpentine limbs reach outward in graceful spirals

David Blas: Reading Frog Alebrije Oaxacan Paper Figurine the kind of form thatThis 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