UNSTOPPABLE CREATOR
Create to feel, feel to love
My name is Santiago Martinez Mercado, I come from the vibrant metropolis of Mexico City. Some people have called me “a visionary artist and storyteller whose creative endeavours transcend boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide”. But in all honesty, I’m here just because I was a kid that never gave up on drawing superheroes on his wall, and that kid is now writing with joy and excitement to the whole world.
Tenacious creative force of nature. I specialise in CGI, branding and art direction for high-end clients. My holistic approach means I manage projects from concept through completion with an artistic eye and strategic mindset. I am obsessed with quality and creativity; I have devoted my mind to it, and I execute for excellence.
Top collaborations include Disney, Marvel Studios, Jonathan Yeo Studio, Canada Goose, Thames & Hudson, and Etihad Airways. Proficient in Cinema 4D, Blender, Twinmotion, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Cloud, XR, VR, AR, and AI tools like Stable Diffusion and Nvidia Canvas. As a CGI Generalist, I specialize in luxury lighting, cinematography, dynamics, and concept art. My creative vision blends cutting-edge tech with storytelling to inspire, evoke emotion, and forge lasting connections.
My artworks have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide, including The Design Museum in London. In 2021, I expanded into literature with a debut book that garnered a five-star rating on Amazon, with a second release forthcoming.
I am driven by a profound desire to inspire and ignite the imagination; my creative vision transcends mere aesthetics. I firmly that art and design possess the power to shape perspectives, evoke emotions, and forge connections across generations. Through a multidisciplinary approach, which seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technologies with profound storytelling, I aim to leave a lasting legacy that resonates with audiences for years to come.
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Portrait by Andreu Tourne