SERES MUTANTES

Seres Mutantes is a series of decorative objects designed and produced by third-semester students. The objects are inspired by living organisms with which we commonly coexist in an urban context—mammals, birds, insects, plant elements, viruses, etc. They are "mutants" because their bodies and secondary components—legs, wings, shells, etc.—become interchangeable elements, giving rise to new chimeras.

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ABEJA (BEE)

Carol Granciano

Inspired by bees and their ecological importance, this piece combines symbolism and futuristic design. It represents their vital role in biodiversity and food security, highlighting the challenges they face, such as climate change and habitat loss. With stylized geometric shapes and fluid curves, its design evokes modernity and dynamism, symbolizing the union between technology and nature. It is a reinterpretation of a species essential to ecosystems and a call for their conservation.

catarina (ladybug)

Benylde Amalia Arroyo

Ladybugs are small insects native to Europe, introduced to North America to control pests, thereby contributing to ecosystem conservation. They primarily inhabit shrublands, gardens, and agricultural fields. Their reinterpretation emphasizes their symbolic connection to luck and prosperity, incorporating playful elements inspired by the Lucky Charms cereal. The goal is to create an appealing object with special meaning that highlights this small but significant creature.

polilla (moth)

María Emilia Aguilar

In popular culture, the moth has been unfairly feared and rejected, often seen as a dark messenger signaling the end. However, in Mexican tradition, death is not an enemy—it is a celebration, a reunion with those who have passed. Just as the Day of the Dead honors life through death, this creature invites us to rethink our fear, recognizing that even in the simplest and most misunderstood beings, the divine can dwell.

mosca (fly)

Sophya Gayosso

Today, the worn-out body of “the fly” reflects the fatigue and stress emblematic of urban life: caffeine-fueled eyes devoted to productivity, wings incapable of supporting well-being, broken legs, and a proboscis tied to addictions like smoking. This insect’s reinterpretation serves as a projection of the consequences of a capitalist social system and a society of exhaustion, leading to neglect, imbalance, and harm.

mosquito

Erika Galán

Mosquitoes are small flying insects known for their buzzing and bites. They are vectors of diseases such as dengue, malaria, and Zika, causing over 700,000 deaths annually, according to the WHO. This reinterpretation emphasizes their status as the deadliest animals in the world. Referencing death, the mosquito is depicted with elements like bones, fangs, pre-Hispanic symbols such as the Death Disk, and the Black Plague mask.

grillo (cricket)

Julieta Garduño

Crickets climb, jump, and sing—they are fascinating insects, yet we often see them as just another part of the Mexican scene. We may find them missing an antenna or a leg, but we know they’ll be fine, living close to us. This piece is inspired by mariachis and the serenades this insect gives us every night, with each leg transformed into a different instrument: guitar, violin, and trumpet.

tijerilla (earwigs)

José Eduardo Echavarría

Earwigs are small gray insects with tiny legs and long antennae, living in humid, cold, and dark places. Their evolution has allowed them to survive in urban environments, feeding on both organic and inorganic matter, from food scraps to concrete. In this reinterpretation, their limbs are exaggerated, and their forms are stylized to showcase their strength and resilience to their surroundings, presented with a futuristic and fictional aesthetic.

cacomixtle

María Luisa Becerril

The cacomixtle, present among us since ancient cultures, has been stripped of its value in today’s urban environment. The mutant being honors aspects of pre-Hispanic culture, combining the animal's morphology with the ornaments and textures of papel picado, a blend of the ancestral and the contemporary. In this way, a bridge is woven, preserving the values and essence of a time when we saw the divine in every corner of nature.

cacomixtle

Carl Adam Elias

The Cacomixtle, living in Mexico City, usually thrives in urban areas, but adaptation plays a key role in its survival. As an omnivore, it will eat whatever is available in its environment. Inspired by this adaptability, I incorporated the animal’s connection to its urban surroundings in my design, focusing on the longing of these creatures for greener, more tree-filled urban spaces and connecting it to the flora of the city.

tlacuache (opossum)

Julia Fernanda de la Vega

The tlacuache, or opossum, is a nocturnal mammal common in Latin America, known for feeding on garbage, pests, and dead animals, benefiting the ecosystem. It carries its young in a marsupial pouch or on its back, using its sharp claws to defend itself. In its reinterpretation, it appears with a rebozo, symbolizing its protective and maternal role, while its tongue and tail reflect its curious and agile nature.