Antonio Alonso: Ms. Opossum's Mini Pies Paper Mache
Antonio Alonso: Ms. Opossum's Mini Pies Paper Mache
This charming papier-mâché figure by Antonio Alonso portrays a tlacuache opossum vendor proudly displaying freshly baked pies on her table. Dressed in a hand-painted pink and purple checkered apron reminiscent of traditional Oaxacan market attire, she embodies the warmth and familiarity of Mexico’s neighborhood food sellers. Each little pie is carefully sculpted and painted, showcasing Alonso’s talent for turning ordinary street scenes into whimsical, character-filled works of art.
Antonio Alonso is one of Oaxaca’s rising masters of cartonería, the intricate art of papier-mâché sculpture. Working from his studio in Oaxaca City, he transforms recycled paper, cardboard, and wire into expressive figures that celebrate Mexico’s imagination and identity.
