Allán Rodriguez
Location: Kruse House Museum
Hometown: Jalisco, Mexico
Allan Rodríguez (Guadalajara, Jalisco, 1995) began in the visual arts as a self-taught artist. He is currently studying for a Bachelor's degree in Art History at the University of Guadalajara. He has participated in various auctions, including those organized by Morton Auctions (2022), Vértice Gallery (2020-23), and Manifesto Gallery (2023). In 2020, he was invited to participate in the Festival of Contemporary Art (FACBA) at the University of Granada, in Granada, Spain. He has created murals for private spaces and participated in over 30 group exhibitions and two solo exhibitions, the first at the Patronage of the Historic Center of Guadalajara (2020) and currently exhibiting at the Student Gallery of the Center for Business Quality (CRECE), within the facilities of the Tonalá University Center.
His work has been exhibited in museums such as the "Sala Capilla" Museum at the University of Granada, Spain, the Great Museum of the Mayan World in Mérida, the Museum of the Chancellery in Mexico City, the Tijuana Cultural Center in Tijuana, the San Pedro Art Museum and the Art Gallery of IBERO University, both in Puebla, and the Museum of the Institute of Art and Culture of Celaya, among others. He has participated in various biennials and competitions, notably being selected for the XXXIX National Young Art Meeting (2019), the Second "Abierto Lumen" Biennial of Visual Arts (2019), the "Entijuanarte" Festival (2019), the First Contemporary Art Biennial "Nunca Fuimos Nada" (2018), the Eleventh Puebla de los Ángeles Biennial (2018), and the National "Arte 40" Contest (2017). In 2016, he won an honorable mention at the III J.A. Monroy Painting Biennial.
Title of Work: Serenade Yellow
Description of work: Yellow Folklor is an intervention that aligns with a narrative centered around the feeling of love for one's homeland, in this case, Jalisco being the source of inspiration. In the intervention, we can see how patterns characteristic of the design of folkloric dresses are recreated, giving the impression of such attire enveloping and dressing the Olmec head. Additionally, a series of mariachis appear to be emerging from the dress, seemingly playing a serenade. Surrounding them, instead of musical notes, there are patterns typical of Tonalteca crafts. Finally, as one explores the piece, an agave plant is revealed, highlighting the beautifully painted blue tones of the dress's lace.
2024 Acrilico sobre fibra de vidrio 43.3 x 33.4 x 33.4 in / 110 x 85 x 85 cm
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Artists in Mexico have begun painting and 15 national artists will arrive in May of 2024 to paint 15 heads here in DuPage County on-site at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage. This exciting international exhibition has already begun and will be completed in June of 2024.
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Artists can only participate by way of a sponsorship. Local, state and private institutions in the US or Mexico are invited to join in this unique opportunity to showcase modern-day murals reflecting Mexican American culture and regional interpretational art. We are confident that by participating in this project as a sponsor, you will be fulfilling the mission of your organization. Sponsors will be a part of a once in a lifetime opportunity to collaborate with multiple entities and organizations around North America, which can bring more awareness and support to your organization’s efforts. We are working together for one cultural, artistic, and educational purpose that will bring so many people together in a very unique way. Additionally, you will be supporting one of your local artists taking part in a major career opportunity that promises unique experiences, enhancement of their artistic skills, and a chance to display their talents on a monumental canvas. What an amazing opportunity!