artistic illustration projects
I am fish I am bird I am worm
Year of inception: 2016.
Eighteen digital paintings, an animated short film, and the publication of an illustrated book are the result of this fantastic immersion into the medieval world.
An exhaustive research process was undertaken to faithfully reproduce the visuals and atmosphere of the pillars of European culture. It was also an opportunity to express a rich fantasy world through animation.
The book
I Am Fish, I Am Bird, I Am Worm
illustrated tale
I Am Fish, I Am Bird, I Am Worm is an illustrated tale that narrates the fantastic adventures of the young and ambitious King Leopold, who will renounce himself in pursuit of power. In the end, his ambition will be rewarded, though not for long and at a very high price.
Inspired by the story of Alexander the Great, the tale highlights the value of bravery and perseverance, even in the most challenging situations.
This book has a limited edition of 1,000 copies sold by Diábolo Ediciones.
Language: Spanish
THE SHEETS
The Medieval Fantasy print collection consists of 18 digital paintings created from the illustrations of the book I Am Fish, I Am Bird, I Am Worm. A fantastic journey into a world of legends, fantasy, and the visual storytelling of an imaginary realm deeply rooted in European culture.
High-quality Giclée prints on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 320 gsm paper, produced by The Print Space.
Available in three sizes.
The animation
The full animated version of I Am Fish, I Am Bird, I Am Worm explores the poetic side of the project. The visual power of the medieval imaginary merges with the strength of the music to create a dreamlike scene that breaks free from the book’s narrative, allowing it to soar through the visual fantasy of the project.
To achieve this, I was fortunate to obtain the musical rights to several pieces by the great Japanese composer and musician Shoji Yamashiro, author of the Akira (Katsuhiro Otomo) soundtrack.
Medieval Fantasy
In 2023 I was fortunate to have the extraordinary composer Raphael Wildemann to put on B.S.O. to four looped fragments taken from this work. The result, with the permission of the great Shoji Yamashiro, was unsurpassable. Four exquisite compositions, full of nuances and aromas that evoke much more than imagined in my animations. Pure goldsmithing and exceptional luxury in these times. We call them Medieval Fantasy. Listen to it with headphones.