"Descendió del Reino" | Handcrafted Diorama & Art Doll

Descendió del Reino" (He Descended from the Kingdom)
🥉 3rd Place — “Analog Worlds” Challenge, Festival Ilustropía

This piece was born from the desire to bring something out of my mind and into the real world—something I could actually build, touch, and inhabit, even if only for a moment.

I took full creative control over every stage of the process, from concept and character design to the final physical construction. What began as an idea slowly transformed into a tangible scene through patience, repetition, and trust in the process.

At the center of the piece is a handcrafted Quetzalcoatlus art doll—a creature I approached as a “mythical titan,” combining my background in sculpture with the intention of creating something dynamic and alive.

The environment was built entirely by hand. Every leaf was painted with watercolor, then individually shaped to create an organic, living volume. The pink guayacán tree emerges as a focal point within this imagined ecosystem.

Narratively, I was drawn to the idea of a silent encounter between worlds: an Aztec-inspired rider descending from above, observed by a lone archaeologist. The pyramid and obelisk in the background hint at a forgotten history—something that exists, but is no longer fully understood.

Working with physical materials allowed me to engage with the piece in a different way. This project became an exploration of slowness, intention, and presence—where every fold, every mark, and every decision leaves a trace.

Being awarded 3rd place among 240 artists makes this piece even more meaningful, but more than anything, it represents a moment where imagination became something real.