"Meet Marco Molina, the talented Natural History Artist and National Geographic Explorer behind the brand Zorro Plateado!"
Marco has devoted his career to using art as a powerful tool for environmental education and scientific outreach, with a special focus on nature conservation.
Through his illustrative work, Marco accurately captures the scientific details, processes, and structures often overlooked by the naked eye, bringing observers closer to the organisms he represents, especially those at risk of extinction. Zorro Plateado, his latest project, delves into the cultural and meaningful stories found in the surrounding nature. Through a combination of illustrations, photographs, and product designs like T-shirts and ceramic mugs, Marco breathes life into these stories in a unique and captivating manner.
Zorro Plateado, born in 2019 amid challenges, is a celebration of regenerative capacity and the inherent strength we all carry within, inspired by observation and connection with nature. Zorro Plateado's mission is to explore the wild roots in search of cultural significance and hidden stories within the surrounding nature. Marco's vision is to turn Zorro Plateado into a reliable and accessible multimedia channel for the dissemination of conservation-focused scientific information and action against climate change in Costa Rica. Join Marco and Zorro Plateado on their thrilling journey toward a deeper understanding and appreciation of nature