ArtbyTLaloC

As millions of enthusiastic readers, I also became absolutely fascinated by Jorge Luis Borges book of short stories “FICCIONES.” Is just impossible not to get caught on his brilliant mind-games. His complex and multilayered characters. The crisp and detailed descriptions of his fantastical universes and the stories within stories, many times quoted from inexistent books. There is a special "magic" in the way he sees the world; and I dare to say that sometimes I think I perceive it in a similar way. My work has been largely influenced by Borges. Sometimes I even unconsciously create content that strikingly seems to run parallel paths with him. I found in these playful coincidences, a synchronicity's gift that I don’t take for granted, and more importantly; a great opportunity to keep finding answers to the work I do. For this illustration, I though it was time to make him a well deserved and respectful tribute. It was important to be as faithful as possible (despite th many liberties I took); and create an image, capable to capture as many details portrayed in this story as possible. I chose “LA BIBLIOTECA DE BABEL,” not just because I found this short story fascinating, but for the incredibly-rich and intricate depiction Borges created. All this "almost-palpable" story, got stuck in my head so bad; that I realized that the only way to ease my mind, was to make this story tangible through my own illustration voice. I created this illustration trying to contain the full story told by Borges in one single image (an image that implies just a section of endless layers, both up and downwards), in order to show as faithful as possible; the “hell and chaos” he masterfully described in in this infinite library. (Look closely to image # 10 😎) -Please visit my website ——> —————WWW.ELGREENPROJECT.COM, to explore this illustration with full- res. detail. -Also get access to the convenient “LA BIBLIOTECA DE BABEL AUDIOBOOKS links (both English and Spanish) I found in YouTube for a more faithful understanding. #jorgeluisborges #tlaloc #borges #libraryofbabel #labibliotecadebabel #elgreenproject #ilustration #art #artist #vectorart #vectorillustration #architecture https://www.instagram.com/p/B0RAKMzBX2q/?igshid=1lt4h5hu54eqp

BY FAR, ONE OF THE BEST EMAILS I HAVE EVER RECEIVED!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤💕💞💓💗💖💘💝!!!!! 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀☝🏼😎 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_k3QcB85a/?igshid=qy53rnyisiqz

THE BIG REVEAL: Sneakpeek#3 For Elgreen Project’s -FICCIONES- Series: ”LA BIBLIOTECA DE BABEL” This illustration is a personal tribute to Jorge Luis Borges amazing short story “LA BIBLIOTECA DE BABEL” The urge to illustrate this image was to capture with my own visual voice (and more than a few liberties) a story that has been one the biggest Inspirations for Elgreen Project universe that I been creating for years. ———-I wanted to contain the full story in one single image, in order to show the hell and chaos he describes in this infinite ♾ library.—————— Dedicated to all the Jorge Luis Borges fans worldwide. This illustration has been created entirely with Adobe Illustrator (vector software), trying to be careful to portrait as much detail as possible. #labibliotecadebabel #libraryofbabel #jorgeluisborges #vectorart #vectorillustration #sneakpeek #adobeillustrator #illustration #illustrator #elgreenproject #tlaloc #architecture #nonarchitecture https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz1GuVeh0sj/?igshid=1cdfapwq7v2bl

Breakthrough!!! Sneakpeek#2 Blueprint-line-work of the (almost) final stages for this new vector illustration I been working on. This illustration could be fitted under Elgreen Project’s -FICCIONES- Series; but this time, the visual lenguaje has been a “more faithful” tribute to its original source. Stay tuned for the final colorized version, and more information about this piece. P.S: Can you guess the meta-tribute of image #3?😉 #wip #sneakpeek #linework #blueprint #vector #vectorillustration #adobeillustrator #illustration #illustrator #elgreenproject #tlaloc https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzs1rVtBx3T/?igshid=1j51f7rlvhfh3

#Repost @american_illustration_winners with @get_repost ・・・ Latin American Ilustración 8 CALL FOR ENTRES ABIERTO / ABERTO / OPEN TO ALL OPEN to ALL illustrators from Latin America, and ALL with work done for Latin American clients or on any Latin American subject matter.  Get more info and enter HERE!  https://www.ai-ap.com/cfe/latin/ DEADLINE : JULY 19, 2019 #ilustrador #ilustracion #artistavisual #arte #LAI8  #dibujo #drawing #drawingoftheday #illustrationart #artist #visualartist #artofinstagram #artistsoninnstagram #awards #artdirector #illustration by LAI7 Winner  @tlalocorral LOS DIEZ Winners Collection #sponsored by @epsonlatinoamerica @EpsonLatin #design by @resistenciastudio Colombia https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJED1FhGAH/?igshid=1u2fr3pkp0lma

Today I woke up with more amazing news!!!! My illustration series “The Ruins of Future” have been accepted in the 3x3 International Illustration Annual No.16, winning a -Merit- recognition!!!! So my artwork will appear in the 3x3 printed Annual and online gallery 🙌🏼 What an honor!!! I feel so humbled to be part of this amazing collection of talented artists. I feel SO lucky🍀! Thank you so much @3x3mag for believing in my project! #3x3mag #winner #merit #illustration #illustrator #elgreenproject #ruinsoffuture #tlaloc #thegiftthatkeepsongiving #amazingnews https://www.instagram.com/p/ByGCYK6h2Xm/?igshid=88jr66k9u51k

MICA’s Undergraduate commencement 2019 was surreal for me. It was back in 2014 when I graduated from the MFA in Illustration Practice program, feeling absolutely grateful for the best experience and guidance I have ever had. I was also going back home 🇲🇽, full of dreams and determined to become a better person and artist. Today May-20-2019, highlights a “full circle” ⭕️ in my life. It marks not just the successful ending of my first year teaching as a Full Time Faculty at my alma mater; but the day that will forever be engraved in my memory, as the tangible moment of being on the “other side of the stage”. To be sitting next to the “best of the best” in their fields, witnessing the young and creative minds that will become the biggest artists of tomorrow; it’s a blessing I simply cannot describe. And as the Cherry 🍒 on the top, @Abbi jacobson commencement keynote was amazing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼!!!!!!! I feel like the luckiest 🍀 person alive. -Mil felicidades a los graduados del año 2019!! Ustedes cambiarán el mundo!!! #marylandinstitutecollegeofart #commencement #abbijacobson #bestseats #bestseatsever #proud #proudteacher #fullcircle #ilovemyjob https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxs1Iqfh5-j/?igshid=1xj9zp7sa6mn9

MICA’s Undergraduate commencement 2019 was surreal for me. It was back in 2014 when I graduated from the MFA in Illustration Practice program, feeling absolutely grateful for the best experience and guidance I have ever had. I was also going back home 🇲🇽, full of dreams and determined to become a better person and artist. Today May-20-2019, highlights a “full circle” ⭕️ in my life. It marks not just the successful ending of my first year teaching as a Full Time Faculty at my alma mater; but the day that will forever be engraved in my memory, as the tangible moment of being on the “other side of the stage”. To be sitting next to the “best of the best” in their fields, witnessing the young and creative minds that will become the biggest artists of tomorrow; it’s a blessing I simply cannot describe. And as the Cherry 🍒 on the top, @Abbi jacobson commencement keynote was amazing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼!!!!!!! I feel like the luckiest 🍀 person alive. -Mil felicidades a los graduados del año 2019!! Ustedes cambiarán el mundo!!! #marylandinstitutecollegeofart #commencement #abbijacobson #bestseats #bestseatsever #proud #proudteacher #fullcircle #ilovemyjob https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxs1Iqfh5-j/?igshid=1xj9zp7sa6mn9

Is finally here!!!!! And it’s beautiful💫!LAD (Latin American Design Awards)2018⚡️Silver Winner Trophy/Award on the Illustration Professional Category!!! @latinamericandesign . Best gift ever 🇵🇪🇲🇽 #awardwinner #awardwinning #latinamericandesign #winner #silver #silveraward #trophy #silvertrophy #illustration #ladfest #lacompañia #ficciones #happy #tlaloc #bolt #thegiftthatkeepsongiving https://www.instagram.com/p/BxijVZYBZc7/?igshid=1h61rzhbj9ndp

That’s a wrap!!!! Just a few images and videos from the FYI (First Year Experience) -P/S/F (Prototype, Situate, Fabricate) course final projects. My MICA students are just in-sane!!! They just raise the bar so damn high, and I can be happier about it. Thank you SO much for all your efforts. You all rock!! Have a nice summer break!!!#marylandinstitutecollegeofart #finals #prototypesituatefabricate #firstyearexperience #micastudents #micastudentsareamazing #proudteacher https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQ7Qsaj25r/?igshid=1g4rvvkfuw3cm

From the series: “Things that make me happy”💙Say hello to my new friend! The Makita 18V LXT Lithium‑ion Cordless 1/2" Driver/Drill a.k.a: “Mackie,” + Makita B-49373 75 Pc. Metric Drill and Screw Bit Set, both next to “Lyrico de luz No.1.” Home starts here. #makita #elgreenproject #lyrico #lightbox #lyricosdeluz #homestartshere #newtoy #seafoamgreen #photoshoot #beautyshoot #toolporn #toolporntuesday https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLvWJYj8pL/?igshid=n9u363kmwoxw

#Repost @latinamericanilustracion with @get_repost ・・・ Concurso Latin American Ilustración 8  LAI 8 Call for Entries  ABIERTO / ABERTO / OPEN TO ALL Concursa Aquí: https://www.ai-ap.com/cfe/latin/ DEADLINE : JULY 12, 2019 #ilustrador #ilustracion #artistavisual #arte #LAI8  #dibujo #drawing #drawingoftheday #illustration #illustrationart #artist #visualartist #artofinstagram #artistsoninnstagram #awards #artdirector #illustration de LAI7 Winner @tlalocorral https://www.instagram.com/p/BxK4vRLByGD/?igshid=19g6lz2fv1kzu

Illustration friends 4 eva 💚☝🏼😎☝🏼😎☝🏼😎. Lisk, Lis, Eduardo dinner extravaganza 🍨 🍦 🍤 🦀 Baltimore Edition. #friends #friendship #illustrators #baltimore #mamasonthehalfshell #thecharmery https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGyzX5jxM5/?igshid=1p8mr82pnbsze

#appreciationpost / #fbf flashback Friday, for my first attempt ever to illustrate an architectural landscape. This image was inspired by the famous concrete monumental sculptures, built in the 60’s-70’s; to commemorate sites where World War II battles took place or where concentration camps stood around the ex-Yugoslavia region (now Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina etc.) The idea came, as I witness this gigantic structures carrying a powerful meaning, being left in complete abandonment. A reminder of how fragile society is. As a tribute to this crumbling decadence, I “constructed” my own deserted place. I wanted to create a space with no human footprint visible, made with contrasting and vibrant materials; So I erected this colorful site, guarded by this 9 (numbered) colossuses in response. In retrospect, this was a futile and amateur attempt to illustrate “Ruins;” A concept that I just recently matured in my latest series called: “The Ruins of Future.” This makes me realize, that this illustration might still be incomplete, and now I feel the need to go back and revisit its old foundations. “Work in progress,” “beta version” Constant thoughts embedded in an architectural mindset, I bet. #elgreenproject #colossus #abandonedplaces #abandoned #appreciationpost #colorful #architecture #monuments #wip #workinprogress #betaversion #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAUBJujWQ0/?igshid=18jkgyangqs3u

#tbt Throwback Thursday to 3 of the most iconic contraptions/shapes in Elgreen Project Universe: PHILOX, BARLOSS & VONBRAUN (Anakarin-Vonbraun, a.k.a: “The Pig 🐖 “). Revisiting their “sensuous” silhouettes in lathed aluminum, this 3 strangely familiar objects were created to resemble unconventional trophies 🏆; in a way to give a self-tribute to their idiosyncratic (almost otherworldly) beauty. This small-scale sculptures, where a collaborative effort between my friends, colleagues and Sensei: Emeterio Santiago Domínguez, @dmzbraulio and @salvadoramaro7 ☝🏼😎☝🏼😎☝🏼😎☝🏼😎 #art #artistsoninstagram #elgreenproject #tlaloc #aluminum #sculpture #lathe #lathework #aluminumsculpture #sculptures #concrete #strangebeauty #whatisit https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw9vMIaDGyJ/?igshid=1t6b0vmva6dre

Contrary to popular belief, there are tons of “faces” in my work. They might not look like regular faces, but believe me; they stare back at you. #faceyourartchallenge #faces #elgreenproject #faceyourart #faceyourart2019 #beautifulpeople #beautifulface #creepyfaces https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw72g68DhOv/?igshid=1npr05aaufy0y

Flashback Friday to one of personal favorite’s “strangely familiar” contraptions/sculptures from Elgreen Project Universe: -Güler- a.k.a. “La Tripa (“The Gut”) from the -Nostalgica Series.- From its curvy structure, to its 50’s “Chevy Pastel Pink” color; Güler’s “weird beauty” is a thing to behold. No picture does it justice. #art #fbf #sculpture #behindthescenes #fiberglass #pink #mintgreen #50s #strange #shiny #unknown #object #contraption #elgreenproject #arteac #almanac #galeriak2 #coil #tail #whatisit https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwuq5EKDm-9/?igshid=1rt6ssjrogqha