La ilustración como aporte en el reconocimiento cultural de las máscaras usadas en la diablada Pillareña

Abstract

This project aims at cultural recognition of the masks used in the diablada Pillareña, using the illustration to support cultural recognition for people outside the Píllaro canton and thus helping those values that the masks possess are preserved as part of the identity Píllaro cultural center. Through the process of interviews with the artisans, it was allowed to have an analysis and interpretation of the cultural history of the Diablada Pillareña masks, allowing to recognize from the design the characteristics and shapes that make the Diablada Pillareña masks something unique that thanks design can be transferred to digital media in order to reach a wider audience that due to the pandemic has been unable to have a face-to-face approach to the cultural and artistic aspect of the Diablada Pillareña masks The project's proposal aims to provide illustrated digital products, which allow to awaken the interest of the target public in learning more about the cultural value of the devilish Pillareña masks through a fast and educational way.