Avelino Perez: Cockatoo with Tambourine Alebrije Angel mushrooms carry their own quiet

mushrooms carry their own quiet magic

like old coins reflecting light

Her painted designs are always a feast for the eye

graphic presence

each filled with dense geometric pattern work

Avelino Perez: Cockatoo with Tambourine Alebrije Angel mushrooms carry their own quietThis cockatoo is ready to steal the show! Created by artist Avelino Perez from La Union Tejalapan, a small village in Oaxaca known for preserving one of the oldest and most rustic traditions of woodcarving. Unlike the highly detailed styles of Arrazola or Tilcajete, La Union pieces are usually simpler, painted with bold strokes and natural dyes, and often focus more on the figure's shape and character than on intricate decoration. That rustic charm