Our Artists, Writers, and Musicians
We are so proud of the creatives that choose to spend their precious time with us at Lake Chapala for a 360 XQMX residency. As you will read, we are thrilled to welcome writers, musicians and artists from every medium. Our sub-tropical climate, the generous Mexican people, the vibrant culture and time-honored traditions are the magical elements that makes this place so special. Every month our family of artists grows and the individuals you will read about return here time and time again … because it feels like home to them. We are confident you will discover the charms of Mexico while exploring what comes next for you during a residency in Ajijic.
Anthony Delgado
Like many artists Anthony Delgado felt his calling from an early age, eventually earning a BFA and MA in Fine Art in the 70s. However, since jobs for Fine Artists were nowhere to be found he turned his talents to graphic design and illustration, and spent his working life as a graphic designer. Ultimately, he chose a freelance life, creating work for over 20 years for the San Francisco Giants and local business event production companies.
Autumn Tranquilino
Autumn Tranquilino is a self-taught painter based in Seattle, with a profound connection to the spiritual and visionary realms. Working primarily with acrylics, Autumn’s artwork explores themes of indigenous cultures, mythology, goddess deities, and the cycles of the natural world. Each piece is infused with divine inspiration, as Autumn channels a deep sense of energy and intuition to bring their visions to life.
Deborah Kruger
Surface design and patterning have influenced Deborah Kruger’s work since her textile design training at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Kruger’s art practice balances making objects of beauty that convey layered meaning about habitat fragmentation, bird migration, species extinction and loss of indigenous languages. Her artwork is made with recycled plastic screen printed with images of endangered birds and languages.
FRANCO
FRANCO is a Mexican and autodidact artist born in Tonalá, Jalisco. His art blends and embodies Mexico's vibrant culture and folklore, combined with nature's beauty and kindness. Inspired by animal figures, FRANCO distills emotion into vibrant expressions, inviting viewers to resonate with his inner world.
