A very special piece dedicated to Marlos Moreno, the player who led Atlético Nacional to continental glory with their Copa Libertadores victory. His story represents that of many dreamers who begin with hope, trusting that talent and hard work can open paths that once seemed impossible.
The works submitted by Tito Valmore engage with this journey. They feature Mickey Mouse, a universal figure symbolizing our childhood: innocence, dreams, and that stage where everything seems possible. However, in these pieces, the character begins to transform. The image we once knew starts to disappear, now clinging to what we often believe defines success: wealth, pleasure, and status symbols. The work thus becomes a silent critique of how, with the passage of time, the ideals of the child we once were can fade away, replaced by what the world teaches us to value.
We no longer see only the familiar figure from our childhood. What emerges is a reflection on what we sacrifice as we grow up. A question that remains open, both in relation to the work and to ourselves:
