This striking chapulin, grasshopper, springs to life in vivid greens, blacks, and sunshine yellows, all brought together by the masterful hand of top Oaxacan artist Luis Pablo. From its boldly striped antennae to the sharp, angular wings, you can see the confidence of an artist who’s spent years perfecting every curve and line of the copal wood surface.
In Aztec culture, the chapulín (grasshopper) is a symbol of agility, survival, and community nourishment. And of course, Chapultepec in Mexico City “the Hill of Grasshoppers”, served as a sacred refuge for the Mexica people, a place of retreat and renewal. Luis Pablo channels this rich heritage, layering his geometric motifs and contrasting hues in a way that feels both grounded in tradition and delightfully spirited.
