Two 20-foot-tall fantastic animal sculptures celebrating the vibrant traditions of Oaxaca and Central Mexico were installed on the Maple Mall at Fresno State on Friday, Oct. 3. The statues will be on display through Dec. 7 as part of the Alebrijes & Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico exhibition in Fresno.
The exhibition includes eight large-scale, handmade fiberglass sculptures distributed across Fresno State, Arte Américas and Fresno City College. Each sculpture weighs about 1,200 pounds with bases weighing nearly 1,000 pounds. The sculptures are inspired by Mexican magical realism and are a celebration of Mexican artesanos who create brightly colored sculptures across Oaxaca and Central Mexico.
