Bertha Cruz: Floral Owl Woodcarving dog sculpture surrounded by peyote-inspired designs that

surrounded by peyote-inspired designs that speak of spiritual journeys and divine balance

like moonlight flashing over stone or fur

glowing dots that almost seem to shimmer

and deep indigo

The painting of the body resembles water movement and the tail of this ballena looks like a breaking wave

Bertha Cruz: Floral Owl Woodcarving dog sculpture surrounded by peyote-inspired designs thatThis beautiful owl carving by Oaxaca artist Bertha Cruz is a feast for the eyes, combining bold geometry with delicate floral motifs. The owl's spread wings are canvases for her intricate designs, where roses bloom in radiant shades of pink and purple, framed by black and white patterns that create striking contrast. Every surface of the piece is alive with detail: spirals, zigzags, checkered bands, and stylized feathers merge into a kaleidoscope of