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

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