animal wall art

A happy black cat with two blue birds for friends gazes out from this handcrafted decorative ceramic plate. Designed by Mexican artisan Maria Isabel Cruz, the plate is made using the centuries-old dry rope technique, in which a wax mixture made of magnesium oxide and fat are applied to the outlines of the image or motif prior to glazing. The wax mixture creates a barrier that keeps the different fill colors in the design separate during firing, before burning off to reveal the blackened ceramic beneath. The plate can be hung on a wall for display via the nylon cord on the back.

Symbolizing loyalty and a good nature, a seahorse captivates with its royal countenance in this outdoor wall adornment. Mexico's Alejandro de Esesarte crafts the original steel wall art sculpture, which he paints by hand with colors of golden beauty.

In the 1930s, Mexico City saw the beginning of a fascinating art style. After a feverish dream full of mystic and fantastic creatures, Pedro Linares started to create colorful animal-like sculptures called alebrijes. Since that day, many artisans have continued Pedro's legacy, making outstanding works such as this steel dragon wall sculpture by Alejandro de Esesarte.

"I was drawing an alebrije-like figure, when a little girl came to see what I was doing and joyfully shouted with a big smile, 'alegrijes!' She misspelled 'alebrijes,' and we all laughed," he recalls.

"Later in the day, it hit me — the little girl didn't make a mistake. Because by changing a single letter, she gave me the new name for my line of alebrijes. They will be called alegrijes.

Alegre' means means 'joy.' Alegrijes — the ones who bring joy." Using a colorful palette, the artisan crafts a piece of wall art perfect for adding a magical touch to your environment.

Working with sheets of steel, Balinese artisan Nik creates beautiful wall accents for home or patio. This brilliant butterfly is crafted and painted by hand in a beautiful ombré of red, orange and yellow.

Pride and elegance are words often associated with giraffes, those elegant creatures that wander the Savanna. Finding inspiration in these graceful giants, Ghana's K. Baka creates a cotton wall hanging in a colorful palette, making a unique piece of art perfect for any ambiance.

Studded with gemstones, a Balinese sea turtle comes to life in finely worked sterling silver. Buana crafts this dramatic ring with rich details. A teardrop of faceted blue topaz crowns the shell while amethyst and citrine appear on each side. The topaz weighs 1.2 carats.