Carolina Sandoval: Alebrije Owl with Mask Woodcarving Koala Francisco helped shape the Morales

Francisco helped shape the Morales workshop’s distinctive style

This horse embodies a Spanish arrival

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

and flames in warm shades of gold

The blue shifts and shimmers depending on the light

Carolina Sandoval: Alebrije Owl with Mask Woodcarving Koala Francisco helped shape the MoralesCarolina Sandoval and Kengi Santos are a married couple in their twenties. They previously worked at other workshops before starting their own. Their artwork goes beyond just woodcarving. They often combine wood, acrylic, textile, and wire in one piece. This owl shows the variety in their work. Kengi carved this tall owl and its mask that fits perfectly over the owl's face. In Aztec and Maya belief, the owl served as a significant messenger between