This cheerful Axolotl by Carlos Blas bursts with color and personality! With its brilliant mix of turquoise, orange, magenta, and gold, this charming little creature seems to swim straight out of a dream. Each tiny detail, from the fine scales on its head to the graceful flow of its fins, is meticulously hand-carved and painted, reflecting Blas’s incredible precision and creativity.
The axolotl, known in Mexico as the ajolote, is a beloved symbol of regeneration and resilience. In Carlos Blas’s hands, it becomes a joyful messenger of hope, a reminder that life, like art, is constantly reinventing itself.
Carlos Blas belongs to one of Oaxaca’s talented new generations of woodcarvers, known for his vivid color sense and harmonious blending of traditional motifs with contemporary energy. His carvings are lively, expressive, and full of character, and this axolotl is no exception!
