Saul Aragon: Little Sea Dancer Octopus Woodcarving
Saul Aragon: Little Sea Dancer Octopus Woodcarving
This playful octopus by Saul Aragon springs from Oaxacan folk tradition into a modern maritime fantasy. Hand-carved from copal wood, its eight curling arms are cloaked in a sea of black punctuated by ivory polka dots, like moonlit ripples on dark waters. The undersides, painted a bright sunshine yellow and dotted in coral red, create a joyful contrast that highlights each tentacle’s graceful sweep. With its wide, concentric-ring eyes and dynamic pose, this “Sea Dancer” captures both the mystery of the deep and the vibrant spirit of Mexican alebrijes.
