As part of "¡Viva Mexico!,"
University of Kentucky Libraries
presents "Alebrijes of Oaxaca, Mexico: an Exhibition of Mexican Folk Art
from the State of Oaxaca." Showcasing more than 30 Oaxaca alebrijes on
loan from UK faculty members' personal collections, the free public exhibit is
on display through April 25, in the atrium of the William T. Young Library.
Whimsical carvings depicting animals, people, objects and imaginary creatures, alebrijes are known for their paintings of intense colors and intricate patterns. Carved from the twisting branches of the copal wood, the figures are sanded and painted with a base coat of paint. The final painting is done meticulously with detailed designs and vibrant colors.
Although alebrijes are often assumed to represent a long
established tradition of Mexican folk art, they only began to appear in the
1940s.
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