This whimsical tree of doves just spoke to me. The combination of whimsy, artistry, the peaceful symbolism of tree and doves, gives a lift to my heart every time I look at it. I loved all the colors but had to make a choice…maybe someday I will buy more and make a forest.
This substantial little turtle is more a fine example of alebrije without having the slightly menacing look of many of them. the detail is amazing, and the expression on its face is wonderful - both knowing and olayful. The colors fit well with current decor while retaining a folk art feel.
Delightful depiction of a horned owl (?) as a useful planting vessel. My wife has collected a number of Gorky Gonzales' ceramic creations and they are all whimsically conceived and masterfully handcrafted.
"What we enjoy the most is how real and mythical animal shapes can emerge from a simple branch. They can be so colourful and original that they appear to have had a life on another planet."
Update (August, 2019)We are a young married couple who inherited the knowledge of carving and painting copal wood alebrijes. We have gradually... read more
The Fall Catalog
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