Cristo Escamilla: Red Headed Agama Lizard Wire ArtArtist Cristo Escamilla's red headed agama really stops you in your tracks, that cobalt body, that brick red head, and it's not artistic license. The male Agama agama, native to the rocky outcrops of sub Saharan Africa, actually looks like this. Dominant males flush into full color to signal territory and attract mates, making them one of the most visually arresting lizards on the planet. Cristo has rendered that biological drama in miniature with

who is well-known for his wonderful woodcarving skills and stunning painted designs

the food and drink to nourish them after their long journey

Gorgeous little howling coyote by artist Nicolas Morales

In Oaxaca’s pre-Hispanic worldview

like a lizard who has found the best warm rock and has no plans to move

it reads as a vibrant

They previously worked at other workshops before starting their own

His work not only preserves cultural artistry but also helps to protect the planet

To achieve this fabulous Van Gogh-like effect

The eyes are amber gold with dark outlines that give the face real expression

The head features a vibrant hot-pink crown patch and a large

The balloon it holds high is a symbolic centerpiece of Oaxacan festivals