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.

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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.

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Hamant Singh

Hamant Singh is a Singaporean writer who is inspired by the Sublime in horror, different cultures and the occult. Andromeda Dreams (2024) is his fifth release after The Sibyl (2002), CHAOS: RRR (2023), NÁUSEA | CONFESIÓN (2023) and VALTOHA (2024). 

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John Clinock

Influenced by the ‘Beat’ poets of the 1950s and ’60s, Clinock left home in the UK to travel the highways of North America. Enroute, he fell in love with Canada’s west coast and remains there today. He failed high school art in England and didn’t even consider studying or practising visual art until 1977 in Victoria, BC. Since retiring, he has continued his art studies and practice and has used my experience to teach and help others discover and explore their own creativity and find healing and joy in the act of art.

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Montserrat Alsina

Montserrat Alsina is a multidisciplinary artist from Valencia, Venezuela, whose work spans art, education, and holistic practices. She holds degrees in Art, Education, and Psychology from Rhodes College and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. As a cultural innovator and collaborator, she co-founded Nahui Ollin: Ceremonial Dances of Mexico, 18th Street Pilsen Open Studios, Colibrí Studio Gallery, and the Arts and Culture Committee of Pilsen in Chicago. Additionally, she is a member of the International Yoga Alliance and divides her time between Chicago and the Dominican Republic.

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