Reyna María de Jesús Galindo López
Born on March 23, 1974. Her mother, Regina Galindo, married Sidney Schwartzman, an artist from New York and he introduced Reyna to the world of art. In 1994, she began working at one of the best galleries in Ajijic at the time, CABA.
There, she continued exploring art, meeting artists such as Georg Rauch, Javier Zaragoza, Sergio Cuevas, Esthela Hidalgo, Jill Fessenden, and many more.
In 1996, she married artist Efrén González, with whom she has three children: Leonardo, Paula Regina, and Zyanya.
Life and marriage kept her busy, but she never lost her desire to paint. Now that her children are grown, she has begun to do so again. On March 9, 2025, she had her first solo exhibition at the Ajijic Cultural Center. She currently exhibits her art at Marcos Castellanos #7 in Ajijic, along with members of her family.
Her innovative approach to paper and ceramics molding design reflects her pioneering spirit, which was recognized on an international stage when she represented Quebec at the “Arts show” exhibition in New York in 1984. Subsequently, her artistic exploration led her to reside and exhibit across continents, from Africa to Asia, encompassing countries such as Togo, Mali, Ghana, Pakistan, Nepal, India, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Bangladesh.
Denise’s contributions to the art world have garnered attention and acclaim, with numerous museums and collections featuring her work. Her dedication to her craft was honored in 2006, marking over 25 years of relentless pursuit and experimentation with paper. Notably, her work has been acquired by the Ministry of External Affairs of Canada, solidifying her national and international recognition.
Returning to America, Denise continued to evolve her artistic practice, anchoring herself in New York, Montreal, and eventually Bonaventure. It was through various workshops that she delved into image transfer techniques, further expanding her creative horizons.
Establishing her Workshop/Gallery at the Acadian Museum in 2010, Denise diversified her artistic endeavors by incorporating ceramics into her repertoire. As a professional artist recognized by the Regroupement Artists in visual arts in Quebec, she was entrusted with producing the prizes for the SODEC for ROSEC winners in 2021.
Denise’s art transcends boundaries, seamlessly weaving together elements of distant civilizations with contemporary disciplines. Her work exudes a poetic and alchemical allure, evoking emotions rooted in the natural world, traditional sounds, and the cultural tapestry she has encountered throughout her global travels. Through subtle combinations of textures and colors, Denise Hudon invites viewers on a mesmerizing journey that resonates with the essence of her artistic life.