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This design is inspired by Quetzalcóatl, the feathered serpent, one of the most important deities in Mesoamerican mythology. The serpent has the ability to shed its skin, representing the cycle of transformation and rebirth. Besides, it symbolizes duality: the union between the earthly and the celestial.

My goal with this custom is to reinterpret that duality and evolution from a contemporary perspective, incorporating symbols found in pre-Hispanic codices.

In this design, Quetzalcóatl’s plumage is translated into textures that flow across the sneaker’s body, evoking movement, growth, and renewal. Another key element is the stepped fretwork, which symbolizes ascending energy, the evolutionary process, and the different planes every creator must traverse to reach their full potential.

Colors are also fundamental in this design. Each tone was chosen to balance the ancestral with the contemporary, the mystical with the urban:

• Green: purity, life, and eternity

• Red: strength, passion, and energy

• Yellow: light, sun, and creation

• Blue: sky, depth, and the divine

The result, a pair of sneakers that stands out not only for its aesthetics but for its meaning: a modern reinterpretation of a figure that reminds us that, like Quetzalcóatl, we can all be reborn, transform, and rise without losing our roots.

For this design, I used brushes and water-based paints, also known as acuarela. My main tool was the airbrush.