René Serrano Rodriguez Blog

The Endless River Project is a series of four large-scale paintings that explore the current environmental condition of Lake Pátzcuaro , which has been severely affected by recurring droughts in recent years. The project was supported by a grant from my country’s Ministry of Culture, through the Established Artists Program in Michoacán—an important validation of my artistic practice. The project was originally titled Antes de que nos olviden (“Before We Are Forgotten”), but I later chose a title that felt more universal and more deeply connected to the symbolism of the Day of the Dead . The final title of the project is The Endless River Project . The series is inspired by the flora of Lake Pátzcuaro—also known as Uranden—the setting of Michoacán’s traditional Night of the Dead celebrations. This ritual has fascinated me since childhood. Its significance in my personal life is such that my wife and I were married on November 2, crossing the lake by boat that night in the midst of a ...

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...

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.