Zorro Animated

I've always been a huge fan of Zorro since I was a kid. I remember being at my grandmother's house in Buenos Aires, running around dressed as Zorro, feeling like the fearless defender of the oppressed. In fact, my grandmother was also a big fan of the character, and we used to watch the classic Disney series starring Guy Williams together. That show, which marked the childhood of so many in Latin America, became a true cultural phenomenon. Interestingly, Guy Williams—the man behind Zorro—spent his final years in Buenos Aires, which gave the story an even more special and personal connection to our region.

That’s why I wanted to pay tribute to Zorro by creating my own version of the character. This project is a personal homage, a way to reconnect with my childhood and with that heroic figure who always inspired me. Over the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of creating several images that capture my vision of Zorro—a project that continues to grow and evolve. I don’t want it to end, because every image I create opens new doors to imagination and new possibilities.

I decided I didn’t want to work in color, as I’ve always been fascinated by the black-and-white aesthetic. The contrast between light and shadow, the way values and textures can be played with, offers a visual richness that can sometimes be more powerful than color. With this choice, I set out to create images that not only captured the essence of Zorro but also explored the power of simplicity and contrast. Every stroke, every shadow, has a purpose and meaning—and that’s a challenge I truly enjoy.

This project is a personal and artistic journey—a blend of nostalgia and contemporary vision—and it will undoubtedly continue to grow over time.

My personal favourite is Jesus scene :

I wanted to create a very dramatic image—Don Diego bursts into the church, furious and soaked from the rain. There’s a storm outside, and the wind is blowing dead leaves inside. He removes his mask and hat as a sign of respect, and as he enters, he yells at Jesus: “Why do you let this happen? Why don’t you help your people?” All he receives in return is silence and indifference from an unmoving figure that watches him from above, while the only sounds are the rain and the dripping of water falling onto Jesus from his nose due to the leaks in the roof.