Carolina Sandoval’s winged rabbit is a breathtaking example of imagination and precision in Oaxacan woodcarving.
Her signature brushwork defines every curve of the carving, layering delicate geometric and organic designs that make the surface shimmer with depth. The wings, reminiscent of butterfly forms, suggest transformation and renewal, symbols deeply rooted in Zapotec and Oaxacan artistic tradition. The rabbit, often associated in Mesoamerican mythology with fertility, abundance, and the moon, becomes here a creature of rebirth and imagination.
This piece exemplifies Carolina Sandoval’s artistry, characterized by meticulous craftsmanship, radiant color harmony, and a profound sense of symbolism that connects the natural world with the mythical. The winged rabbit embodies both playfulness and transcendence, a spirit of motion and beauty captured in copal wood.
