René Serrano Rodriguez Blog

Signs of life *SOL20251206 (King Achoque) Mixed Media / Canvas 200 X 120 centimeters (79 X 47 Inches) 2025 Finally, the fourth and final Painting  of "The Endless River," part of the PECDA "Established Artists Grant of Michoacán"  "Signs of Life"  (King Achoque)  explores the relationship between geometric forms and organic elements to depict fragments of an imagined society. Within this envisioned aquatic environment, an apparent axolotl form emerges as a symbol of regeneration and communal vitality. A red form suggests a Canoe. Executed in acrylic and gold leaf on canvas, the piece presents a unique synthesis of Abstract Expressionism and Geometric abstraction.As I researched more and more about the Michoacán axolotl, an unplanned interest in this little creature was born. I have been navigating the lake of the area (as much as possible) but have not been able to encounter it personally. One could try to "hasten" this meeting, but that would al...

Signs of life #TP20251124 Mixed media / Canvas 200 X 120 cm (79 X 47 In) 2025 I am sharing with you the Third painting of my recent project "The Endless River," for the  PECDA "Established Artists Grant of Michoacán" On this occasion, I focused on the endemic fish species of the lake. My research has brought forth the following: - Pes blanco (Chirostoma estor estor) - The acúmara (Algansea lacustris) - The chehua (Alloophorus robustus) - The tiro (Goodea luitpolldii) - The achoque (Ambystoma dumerilii). Addressed in the previous delivery. Lake Pátzcuaro is the only place in the world where the pes blanco species (Chirostoma estor estor) is found, representing a species of commercial, social, and cultural importance. Currently, the fishing of this species has been seriously affected by overexploitation and the capture of small-sized individuals, in addition to the destruction of the reproduction and oviposition sites, which are mostly located in the littoral zones. T...

Turning Point *SOL20251007 Mixed media / Polyester resin  29 X 31 X 28 centimeters (11X12X11 inches) 2025. This year, 2025, has been a very productive and immensely creative one for me. I am in my early 50s, and I must say I find myself with an extreme urgency to create, while simultaneously feeling the need to catalog the things I have made and reflect on them. In recent months, I have begun a new series titled "Turning Point," which represents the maturation of a very early idea from my 20s about the concept of transformation and balance. A turning point, or climax , is the point of highest tension in a narrative work. Is primarily used to describe a moment of pause, transition, or critical decision within a dynamic process, where a change in direction or state is imminent. It can represent a point of stability, a moment of reflection, or a turning point in life or a narrative. - In mathematics , particularly in calculus , a stationary point of a differentiable function of...

Signs of life *SOL20251012 Mixed Media / Canvas 200 X 120 centimeters (79 X 47 Inches) 2025 I am sharing with you the second painting of my recent project "The Endless River," part of the PECDA "Established Artists Grant of Michoacán"  I am also taking this opportunity to share the status of my dissemination and the delivery of the PICS item, which still remains unanswered. I am concerned about the timeline, and given the situation, I am using this chance to share these concerns. Under the title "signs of life #SOL20251012," this new research piece deals with a selection of flora and fauna from the Lake Pátzcuaro region. The painting measures 200 X 120 centimeters (79 X 47 Inches) and is a mixed media on canvas. Thanks to the kind collaboration of Biologist Mtra. Daniel Díaz Rodríguez, head of the Department of Environmental Management for the State of Michoacán (SECMA), I was able to access valuable information on these subjects. I have ultimately decide...

Signs of life * SOL20251102 ( Día de los muertos en Urandén ) Mixed Media / Canvas 200 X 140 cm (78 X 55 inches) 2025 ( The Endless River Project ) I Just finished the first painting of The Endless River Project! It’s an homage to Día de los Muertos here in México — more specifically, in Uranden, Michoacán , where I got married, as I mentioned in my last post. This large-format painting features a section intervened with gold leaf texture , evoking the underworld — the symbolic space of the spirits. The surface also includes a calligraphic intervention that conceals a secret poem, and is crowned with an orange band alluding to the cempasúchil flower and the candlelight that guides the return of souls during Día de Muertos . Originally, the project was conceived around the native flora of Lake Pátzcuaro . However, in recent years, local residents have begun cultivating small plots of cempasúchil, the iconic flower of the Day of the Dead festivities in the region. For this reason,...

Hello There !!!! I must thank my country’s Ministry of Culture for awarding me the Established Artists Grant here in Michoacán . It’s a tremendous validation of my work as an artist—especially now,    In the months ahead, I’ll be creating a series of paintings inspired by the flora of Lake Pátzcuaro / Uranden , the backdrop for Michoacán’s traditional Night of the Dead . I’ve been captivated by this celebration since childhood—so much so that my wife and I married on November 2 , marking the occasion by sailing across the lake that night amid a raging storm. The original title of the project was " Antes de que nos olviden " , but I decided to change it to a name that feels more universal and more closely connected to the Day of the Dead celebrations. The name of the project is  " The Endless River Project " More updates on the project coming soon. Here i share with you some of my photos from the lake zone. I made a lot, this is a selection.