To celebrate the rights, beauty, and inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals in everyday life, Viviana returned to her art history books to reinterpret iconic works from the Renaissance—a period marked by a shift from idolized religious iconography to more human, emotionally expressive depictions of divine subjects. Viviana reimagined masterpieces like Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam, and da Vinci’s The Last Supper, infusing them with contemporary significance by incorporating trans and LGBTQ+ community members as central figures. Through her series titled Transrenacentista (n.d.), she explored interconnected themes of identity, gender, sexuality, and equality. As an activist and advocate for trans rights, feminism, and LGBTQ+ equality, in her Transrenacentista photography, Rocco creates striking, often surreal images that juxtapose the historical with the modern. She incorporates elements such as elaborate costumes, rich textures, and symbolic lighting, reminiscent of Renaissance art, but recontextualizes these within a framework that highlights the fluidity of gender and the diversity of human experience. Viviana cleverly lifted these works from their historical contexts to create new interpretations. She imbued them with her personal experiences as a transgender individual, emphasizing the importance of inclusion for all people in every aspect of life and the ongoing fight against transphobia.

Viviana Rocco Zúñiga (Mexico, 1973 - Mexico City, 2016) was a trailblazing Mexican fashion and advertising photographer, actress, and a passionate activist for LGBTQ+ rights. Born as Ulises into a conservative Mexican family, she transformed herself into Viviana, embracing her true identity with the same artistry and care she applied to her work. Viviana studied graphic design, painting, and photography, the latter becoming her true passion and life's calling. Her powerful and evocative photography was exhibited in several prestigious venues across Mexico City, including the San Carlos Art Academy and the Chopo University Museum. Beyond her artistic achievements, Viviana was a fierce advocate for the rights of trans women, using her voice and art to challenge societal norms and fight for greater inclusion and equality.