René Serrano Rodriguez Blog

My Documentary  Photo serie  "A Ghost Story in Mineral de Pozos"   is  included in the next  2022 New York Latin American Art Triennial.   @nylaat_org https://nylaat.org/ The exhibition will be at  JVS Project Space Gallery  @ jvsprojectspace  in  #newyork from  September 29th to October 16th, 2022 The name of the works exhibited is "The Harvest" and is part of the serie: "A Ghost Story in Mineral de Pozos" Many called this place a Ghost Town...  #mineraldepozos  is located in a tranquil and bohemian zone, characterized by a semi desert landscape in  #guanajuato   #mexico Long time ago different nomadic indigenous groups like chichimecas, guachichiles, copuces guaxabanes and pames inhabit this lands. Little did they known that under their feet they could find veins of gold and silver In the XVII century. In the Colonial Period, the town was founded, with an emphasis in agricultural activities. However, onces the Santa Brígida mine was discovered, the fate

"Amy and the Criminals"  Mixed/Canvas 107 X 81 cms  Acquired by Tax Administration Service in CDMX, MX Catalog:  0867_2021 "The division bell" Mixed media / Paper. 61X46 cms Inclusion of New Works in the Federal Catalog A series of my recent works has recently been added to the country's federal catalog, a development that brings me immense satisfaction and, above all, I perceive it as a "magical honor." For me, this achievement acts as a sort of "time machine." The inclusion of these works in the national catalog not only gratifies me but also ensures traceability and easy access in the distant future. With advancements in search technologies, it's conceivable that a descendant, perhaps in the year 2935, could stumble upon my ideas and my unique representation of the present. This notion of art transcending time, allowing us to connect with the truths of people in other eras, latitudes, and perhaps, in the remote future, even other wo

  DJHH20. Mixed media/Canvas 250.5 X 149cms  2020 (SOLD) The Artistic Language: A Journey through Calligraphy and Symbols Why delve into calligraphy, manuscripts, signs, and scratches? The calligraphy I create serves as a form of "Glossolalia" — a unique expression that began to take shape when I was just 14. Back in high school, I found myself crafting logograms, signs, and doodles, initially spurred by a peculiar circumstance. Some classmates, hesitant to show their report cards to their parents, sought my help for my signatures, which, to them, resembled adult signatures. What began as a mischievous favor soon evolved into a genuine appreciation for conveying messages visually. At the age of 21, I found myself marked as an Immigrant/Migrant, navigating a new language and culture, relying on images for communication. Museums and galleries became my daily companions, and my communication, though not in French, began to take shape through the visual language of art. These art

A momentary lapse of reason.  2015  SOLD.   Mixed media/Canvas 150X120cms  Journey to the Future For centuries, human beings have harbored the imagination and dreams of time travel. Various authors in literature and, notably, in cinema have woven tales of machines capable of transporting individuals to chosen dates in time. One such intriguing concept emerged from the Vatican, described by Father François Brune in his book "Le nouveau mystère du Vatican." According to him, a machine named "The Chronovisor" utilized electromagnetic radiation for time travel. Today, humanity has progressed beyond viewing comets as omens of disaster, understanding them as celestial bodies. Yet, we must not dismiss ancient civilizations that lacked knowledge of planets and gravitational movements. There were even ancient texts considered as "books written by the devil," predicting the future along the corridors of time. However, time travel is not confined to the realms of im

Mineral de Pozos Story 2003 -2017  I have always maintained that our origin is not confined to any particular country; the label on our passport merely signifies the place where chance brought us into the world. Regarding my own roots, I cannot pinpoint them precisely, but what I do know is that certain locations in Guanajuato, such as Mineral de Pozos, deeply resonate with me. I began capturing moments in this locale back in 2003 and have consistently returned whenever possible. The vibrant atmosphere, unusual for a ghost town, and my fascination with the textures and imprints of time keep drawing me back. Hacienda 5 señores 2015  Photo by René Serrano R. From 1880 to 1888, Mineral de Pozos experienced a period of prominence and prosperity. Numerous companies, including Cinco Señores, emerged during this time to extensively exploit the mines, particularly those like La Joya, Nayalito, and Justicia, reaping substantial profits. Hacienda MDP  2017 Photo by René Serrano

Dance in the forest series is a Painting work commissioned by a real state and a parallel experimentation in my own studio. (VIDEO PROCESS IN THE BOTTOM) This building is located near the forest so the inspiration for this artwork became obvious… I started to think about a dance in the forest with butterflies, trees, flowers… So i decided to ask my ballerinas friends to work with me in this commission. My painting work has been inspired by time, textures, music and calligraphy, for this time i decided to work with human skins. This was not the first time… This is an old technique that began in 1958 and now I add my own recipe… When the surface area is ready with the skin textures I start my personal signature recipe with a calligraphy process as a new dialogue with the printed forms. This new layer is covered with a painting work inspired by the textures, forms, time, skin and after all: music.

"Heritage: This was my second visit to the Lacandon Jungle. In 2016, I visited a cacao-producing Tojolabal community near the Jataté River, and I knew I had to come back... This time, the opportunity arose through the Lacanjá reserve, as indicated on road signs, only to find panels in Maya where the entire population still speaks it, using Spanish only to communicate with us outsiders. Life in the jungle at around 28-29 degrees Celsius becomes not so easy with the humidity in the air; however, the experience of being close to nature conditions the bones. In reality, the Lacandon people are very accustomed to city dwellers; there are even camps where people are formally welcomed who seek a genuine connection to nature. I experienced several similarities between the Tenejapa community in 2016 and here in Lacanjá: Alcohol is not allowed, there is no trash, and one can comfortably walk at 3:00 in the morning, worrying only about a Jaguar taking a stroll. Traditional clothing was on

Hello I'm reaching out to greet you and cordially invite you to visit some Michoacan landscapes and other places in our beautiful country as part of the International Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato.  Festival Internacional Cervantino You can visit the exhibition throughout the Festival's schedule from October 10th to 28th, 2018. We are preparing it with much love, and I hope it will be to your liking. Thank you for your time, and have an excellent weekend. René images: https://reneserranojournal.tumblr.com/ Press:  https://redlab.mx/noticias/entrada/llega-al-festival-internacional-cervantino-la-exposicion-origenes-y-caminos-del-artista-moreliano-rene-serrano https://www.mexicoescultura.com/actividad/195213/origenes-y-caminos.html

"Agua Perla is a Cacao community in the Chiapas Jungle on the banks of the Jataté River, at the foothills of Lacandona. I arrived there due to my enthusiasm for chocolate, stemming from my work as a laborer in a bakery-pastry shop. Thanks to a small course, I started a small artisanal chocolate brand, praline. To get there, you need to land at Tuxtla Airport and go to the town of Comitán. From there, take a series of shared taxis towards the town of Maravilla Tenejapa. Once almost on the border with Guatemala, you'll need to get to the limits of the population, where you'll have to proceed to the outskirts and hitchhike. You'll reach a bridge and need to hitchhike again to the next river, where you'll cross with the help of a little boat. Then, take another hitchhiking ride to the town of Agua Perla." "Many kilometers of dirt roads and river crossings to reach this beautiful place. The kindness of the people is incredible, as well as