Jacobo Angeles was born in today, March 14, 1973, in rural San Martin Tilcajete. He is wood carver in the alebrije tradition. These figures are carved from the local wood (the curvaceous copla tree) and painted with bold, brilliant colors. He learned to carve from his father when he was a young boy.
He works in partnership with his wife and their work is distinguished from other alebrije artisans by not only the carving style, but also the fine intricate designs painted over the base coat paint. They work in a studio in their home and several family members also participate in the production of their highly sought after figures. Each one takes about a month to complete.
His work has been displayed all over the world and has been featured in a couple of books as well. He and fellow artisans from Oaxaca Were even invited by the pope in 2014 to place some 1200 nativity figures and Christmas tree ornaments at the Vatican.
alebrije-folk art sculptures of fantasy creatures first created in the 1930's by Pedro Linares from delusional creatures he "saw" while ill and unconscious. The figures are carved from wood or constructed from papier mache. Originating in Mexico City, San Martin Tilcajete is the most well known source for alebrijes today.
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