Here’s a Daily (No. 202) of mine from August 10. I had the Chicago Imagists in the back of my mind. What is this? I’m not sure. An altar or a mysterious box full of energy. . . Something contained and wanting to get out of the cabinet and do some mischief.
No. 202, 8-10-2026. Pencil on paper, by Jean Vengua.
Then, yesterday, I went to Salinas and paid homage to some Trickster Gods. That’s right–the Gods are on tour in the US. Maybe they can do some magic, shakes things up, and make some changes to this country. We sure need it.
Link: Alebrijes y Nahuales Tour
“Lionbull” by Leonardo Linares. For Alebrijes & Nahuales, Salinas, CA 8/19/2026. (Handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico).
“CatBird” by Leonardo Linares. For Alebrijes & Nahuales, Salinas, CA 8/19/2026.
“The Coyote” by by Efrain Fuentes, of San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca. Alebrijes & Nahuales. 8/19/2026.
Jean Vengua 