Alebrijes
and other animal sculptures
cartonería (paper sculptures) and ceramics
and other animal sculptures
cartonería (paper sculptures) and ceramics
This page features my alebrijes and animal sculptures. Alebrije sculptures were first made by Pedro Linares in Oaxaca, Mexico and his extended family continues the tradition to this day. The medium of alebrijes is cartonería, a process commonly known as papier-mâché, which consists of building a mold and layering paper strips covered in flour paste. The materials I use create a strong surface that can be as hard as stone. After designing and building alebrijes, I sand and then paint them with metallic acrylic paints and shimmery inks. In addition to alebrijes, I also make other animal cartonería sculptures with found objects and animal sculptures in clay and other media.
Álas (Wings), cartonería sculpture with acrylic paint, height 11"
Curiosidad, cartoneria sculpture with acrylic paint, height 5"
Dos cabezas (Two Heads), cartonería sculpture with acrylic paint, height 6.25"
Inspiración, cartonería sculpture with acrylic paint, height: 12.5"
Pequeña inspiración, cartonería sculpture with acrylic paint, height 2.5" (6.5" long)
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Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo's artwork at the Triton Museum of Art, Santa Clara, CA, Exhibition: "Breaking Free" (Oct 2- Nov 28, 2021)
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