René Serrano Rodriguez Blog

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. 

The Warrior *N20241125 Mixed media / Canvas Diameter: 109 cm (43 inches)  2024 The painting series “The Warrior” draws its inspiration from a visit to the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, where a reproduction of a “Chimalli” —a traditional Nahua shield—can be found on display. In Native American cultures, the concept of a "warrior" extends far beyond physical combat. It encompasses a deep spiritual and communal role, often involving protection, service, and the preservation of culture and traditions. A warrior is not just someone who fights, but someone who embodies strength, courage, and a commitment to the well-being of their people. The incorporation of the self-created artist calligraphy describes secret poems with healing ideograms.  The circular composition evokes the shape of a native shield. The word chimalli in Nahuatl refers to a shield that could be used either in warfare or as a reward for battlefield achievements. Those used in combat were known ...

“Code for Air blow” 2006 Mixed/Photography 71x54 cms. SOLD Artwork acquired by Contemporary Art Museum of Morelia (MACAZ) , MEXICO Mich. Patrimonio Estatal. MXCatalog: 7300001860 The Punk Baroque Series: Conceived as urban posters that might advertise a fictional music group, these Hypothetical icons evoke both real and imagined memories. They are reconfigured through geometric forms, references to popular culture, and subtle reinterpretations of art history—layered and remixed in the manner of a DJ. This series employs simple materials, such as colored pencils, graphite and Spray Paint on raw canvas, prepared with a single sealing layer, leaving behind fingerprints and other marks that reflect the process. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Today I’d like to talk about the “Punk-Baroque” series.  It isn’t really the main body of work I exhibit, but rather a kind of ...

My Top 4 Records I’m making this post to answer a “coffee question” from my dad: What are my four favorite albums? Or rather, the most challenging ones I’ve come across. So I decided to treat this exercise somewhat formally, simply for the pleasure of doing it well. First of all, I should say that I’m NOT a record collector; more than a music lover I’m an audiophile—and in that sense, a bit of a “hoarder.” I’ve never counted them (and I don’t intend to), but I’ll share a photo of what I have. They’re not many, really, but they make up the soundtrack of my life. I’ll start with the four albums I would take with me to a desert island: 1.- Abbey Road . Formally, it’s the last studio album recorded by  the Beatles , since Let It Be was “shelved” amid various complications and released more as an epilogue.  I own several editions, and my favorite is the 2019 remastered version. I should add that the first time I went to London, my very first activity in the morning was to go a...