The Book Fair day witnessed a massive influx of participants and students from different institutions. Maco Pacheco was the illustrator of the international animated series “Cuentos de terror para Franco”.
On the stage of the 1st Posadas Book Fair, where creativity and imagination flow without limits, the renowned missionary illustrator Maco Pacheco had the opportunity to make known his passion for literary works and his outstanding participation in this meeting.
One of the main presentations in which Pacheco was involved was the talk with Hugo Mitoire, in which they discussed his animated series “Tales of Terror for Franco”. It is a work released in 2023 that masterfully fuses visual art with narrative to captivate adults and children alike.
During it, he shared details about the creation of illustrations of mythological monsters, which were given to the children present at the event. “It was an honor to be able to share our passion for illustrations and stories with the audience present,” she said in statements to canal12missions.com.
He expressed that the interest of the children’s public was such that even They asked him to draw some specific monsters: “Seeing the excitement in the children’s eyes when they received their drawings was really gratifying.”
The potential of a Book Fair
Addressing the potential of the Book Fair, Pacheco highlighted the importance of offering activities beyond the book exhibitionsignaling the public’s interest in participating in recreational activities.
“The public seeks not only to explore new publishers and literary worksbut also immerse themselves in recreational activities that stimulate their imagination and creativity,” he indicated.
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Regarding the relevance of reading, he emphasized its impact on professional and personal training. “Books enrich people in unique ways.”. “I cannot imagine a profession that does not require reading as a fundamental part of its training,” he expressed.
Furthermore, he shared his personal experience of have read more than 500 books of various genres throughout his life. Among his literary recommendations, emblematic names stand out such as Jorge Luis Borges, whose work has left a deep mark on his own creativity.
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Pacheco also highlighted the artistic potential present in Misiones, both in established artists and emerging talents. This perspective aligns with his own career, which includes work in newspapers, books, comics and humor magazines, as well as his participation in the animated series “Cuentos de terror para Franco.”
“Our red land is full of talented artistsboth established and emerging, that deserve to be recognized and celebrated,” he stated.
With this outstanding participation in the Book Fair and its commitment to the promotion of art and culture in Misiones, Maco Pacheco continues to leave a significant mark on the local and national artistic community.
© Cover photo by Marcos Otaño – Channel 12.
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