Double Tick
Genesis
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This piece started from a resin copy I made years ago while testing my first silicone moulds. The original sculpture was created for a commission, and before painting it I cast a couple of resin reproductions to experiment with material, weight and surface behaviour. ​
One of those copies came out especially clean, so I kept it with the idea of eventually turning it into something new.
Process
When I revisited that copy years later, I decided to turn it into a stylised portrait of Gastón, someone who has been a steady and meaningful presence in my life. I created this Art Toy as a personal gift for him, keeping the original silhouette but reshaping the face to capture his features and presence.
I kept the clothing with the same base structure but I fully repainted it with a sharper, more graphic direction. The striped pattern on the shirt helped define the character visually.
For the shoes, I used a miniature pair of Air Max 1 I sourced online, just changing their color.
The most deliberate element is the symbol on the forehead: two raised marks inspired by the double blue ticks of messaging apps.
At the time I used to get something in my head and push it all the way, or make everything revolve around it. Understanding that not everything needs to be answered, solved or followed immediately was an important shift for me. Sometimes stepping back, letting a thought sit, or letting it pass entirely is the healthier move.
That perspective was something I learnt partly thanks to Gastón. The notion of leaving certain thoughts “on read” is what stayed with me, and it’s what I wanted to keep inside the piece.
Outcome
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The result is a character that feels grounded, contemporary and personal. It was built from a previous mould but taken in a new direction, keeping that balance I enjoy between clean surfaces, expressive attitude and conceptual details that add another layer without overexplaining it.
