Check Out This Stylized Black-and-White Take on Zorro in 3D
Mariano Tazzioli has strong ties to the character.
People of different ages might have varied memories of Zorro, a brave hero wearing a mask and a black hat. Artist Mariano Tazzioli has been a fan of the character since childhood and decided to recreate him in their own style.
"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."
Tazzioli wanted to pay tribute to Zorro in these black-and-white Maya scenes, no less powerful than a colored version could be. With this, the creator explored the power of simplicity and contrast.
"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," the artist shared.
"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."
We have seen Tazzioli's beautiful Spider-Man concepts, and you can find them and more on ArtStation.
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