A dozen artists from different disciplines intervened Helpi, our 3D printed mascot, creating unique works that helped children with disabilities around the world.
Creativity and technology are the driving force behind Ayúdame3D's mission. Ayúdame3Ds mission, which is to transform lives. Since our inception, we have used the social value of 3D printing to create innovative assistive devices that have already reached people in more than 60 countries. However, in 2024 we went a step further by merging art and solidarity with our Solidarity Art Gallery, a unique event to help children with disabilities around the world.
For the exhibition we had the collaboration of 12 artists and personalities who intervened Helpi, our 3D printed mascot. From prominent painters and sculptors to musicians, designers and communicators, all contributed their unique vision, creating authentic works of art that symbolize inclusion, diversity and cooperation.
Images from the Ayúdame3D Solidarity Gallery, December 2024.
Internationally renowned sculptor and painter Nicolás de Maya brought his distinctive style to Helpi using bright colors. Hugo Fontela, visual artist and winner of the Princess of Girona Award for the Arts, created an intervention that reflected his contemporary approach. On the other hand, Carmen Figaredo, an outstanding visual artist, resorted to the collage technique, very present in most of her works. Laura Cano, an artist specialized in portraits, opted for a realistic representation of a landscape. Adriana Torres, a designer, made use of 3D printing to intervene in her Helpi. Montserrat Anguiano, poet and painter, also contributed her unique perspectives to the project.
The psychologist and content creator Pablo Rodríguez Coca, known as Occimorons, followed in his work the creative line of his cartoons. The swimmer and Paralympic medalist Teresa Perales opted for a more cartoonish style, taking the blue color blue and marine life as the protagonist. Mikel Izal, renowned artist and composer, and the indie rock band Love of Lesbian, jumped from music to visual arts to participate in the project. The science communicator Boticaria García closed the year with a speech highlighting the importance of health and sport. Finally, Guillermo Gauna-Vivas, CEO of Ayúdame3D, also offered his artistic vision, creating a Helpi using virtual reality and 3D printing.
Each of the pieces was subsequently auctioned, with the funds raised going to the creation and delivery of assistive devices for children with disabilities around the world. However, this initiative does not stop here, in 2025 we will continue to change lives through art and social technology and making visible that our differences make us equal.
Therefore, from Ayúdame3D we launch our new initiative: "The Helpi of the Month" Each month we will collaborate with artists and personalities, transforming each unique work into solidarity actions around the world. Thanks to all the people who have made this project possible and to all of you who join us every month showing that helping is too easy not to do it. Do you want to find out which will be the first Helpi of the month? We will tell you soon!