Handcrafted Alebrije Steel Wall Art of a Marine Creature, "Marine Dream"
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"Alebrije! Alebrije!" shouted Pedro Linares after a feverish dream he had in 1930. From that day, Mexico City experienced an artistic phenomenon full of fantastic and colorful creatures. Named after Pedro's words, this art style is present in many works, like this steel wall art design crafted by Alejandro de Esesarte.
"I was drawing an alebrije-like figure, when a little girl came to see what I was doing and joyfully shouted, 'alegrijes!' She misspelled 'alebrijes,' and we all laughed," he recalls.
"Later in the day, it hit me — the little girl didn't make a mistake. Because by changing a single letter, she gave me the new name for my line of alebrijes. They will be called alegrijes.
"Alegre' means means 'joy.' Alegrijes — the ones who bring joy." The artisan uses a colorful palette to bring an impossible creature to life — a bunny with crab limbs and fish features.
- 0.16 kgs
- 0.4 lbs
- 31 cm H x 19 cm W x 2.5 cm D
- 12.25" H x 7.5" W x 1" D
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Susan
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04/14/2024
"Absolutely beautiful"
This is even prettier in person. Excellent craftsmanship! I just wish I could get an even larger one for the front of my house!
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Julie
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03/16/2024
"Simply lovely!"
Recently purchased Exotic Nectar in Yellow to go along with Colibrí which I purchased over a year ago. Here they are in a location where they are seen and enjoyed daily even though the hummingbirds come to our area only a few months a year.Muchísimas Gracias por tu arte Alejandro. Ellos están bellísimos!
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Lisa
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12/02/2023
"To The Moon and Back"
Just LOVE this sculpture! Bought it for my husband as a new housewarming gift! It looks so nice over our fireplace!
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Michelle
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09/09/2023
"I love this"
I have more than one work from this artist it s seems I m drawn to the heart of his artistry. I love ,love love it ! It a perfect balance of love and joy it makes me smile every time I look at it.
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Ageless Moon, Handmade Moon Sculpture for the Wall
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Desert Rose
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08/14/2023
"A cherished home artwork"
This piece of abstract artwork is beyond description other than it is a piece of art that leaves you speechless because of the design and the painting of the painting. It is 3 dimensional n captures the sun and the moon in many phases depending upon how it captures your view. It is a real gem.
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- This piece of art is in a place in our home where you must walk by it and have to capture its beauty
- Wall art
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Lyn
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07/08/2023
"Lovely addition to my gardens"
I love looking at this in my yard. It is very colorful and interesting. My neighbors. Enjoy it, also. thank you.
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