{"product_id":"michelle-fuentes-woodcarving-art-gazelle-alebrije","title":"Michelle Fuentes: Moonlight Gazelle Alebrije","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebreathtaking moonlight\u003c\/strong\u003e gazelle, carved from a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esingle piece of wood\u003c\/span\u003e by Oaxacan artist Michelle Fuentes, radiates artistry and wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegance begins in the carving itself. Michelle sculpts the gazelle’s form with the fluidity of a dancer, its neck stretching tall, chest proud, and front legs set with such delicate balance that the figure seems to hover between movement and stillness, as if pausing for a breath. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe horns arc backward in a sweeping, harmonious curve, mirroring the uplifted neck. Every detail pulses with subtle motion: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ea gentle turn of the head, the careful placement of each limb, capturing the alert calm of a wild gazelle—vigilant yet serene.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis attentive presence is at the heart of the gazelle’s \u003cstrong\u003esymbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e, an animal whose beauty and awareness are inseparable, embodying \u003cstrong\u003egrace under pressure across cultures, and in Arabic poetry, a timeless emblem of elegance and yearning. \u003c\/strong\u003eAn animal whose survival depends on staying beautifully, constantly aware of its surroundings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting unfolds as a scene in itself, not just an ornament on the surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA face crowned with moon and stars rests gently on the gazelle’s shoulder, delicate tears painted in fine lines.  Swallows soar, wildflowers bloom, and \u003cstrong\u003emost captivating of all, a tiny gazelle is painted on the haunch—a portrait within a portrait, as if the creature bears its own legend or reflection. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNight sky, migrating birds, blossoming flowers: together, they evoke a sense of transition, a journey from night toward dawn, though Michelle invites each viewer to imagine their own story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by hand from copal wood and painted in the vibrant alebrije tradition, this piece is a true testament to Oaxacan woodcarving at its most expressive and artful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: Oaxaca \u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 12''Tall 7''Long 4''Wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sandia Folk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48781293846777,"sku":"873614MF","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0245\/1069\/3451\/files\/Gazelle-Alebrije-Oaxaca-1010.jpg?v=1786120466","url":"https:\/\/www.sandiafolk.com\/products\/michelle-fuentes-woodcarving-art-gazelle-alebrije","provider":"Sandia Folk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}