Arrive with curiosity
Spend time with the rhythms, stories, and living ecosystems that shape Puerto Ayora.
Galapagos Under the Skin
Residency Galapagos Under The Skin
An invitation for artists from every discipline to experience the Galapagos Islands through creativity, connection, and meaningful travel.
About the residency
A creative encounter with the Galapagos.
Galapagos Under the Skin is rooted in a deep love for the islands and the people who call them home. Inspired by the work of naturalist guide, journalist, and musician Mathias Espinosa, it invites visitors and artists to discover the natural and human stories of the archipelago through creativity, connection, and meaningful travel.
History of Galapagos Under the Skin
A legacy of art, travel, and connection.
Born from a long-standing relationship with the Galapagos, Galapagos Under the Skin has grown as a meeting place for creative practice and meaningful travel. Its story is rooted in Puerto Ayora, where artists, visitors, and local voices come together to listen closely to the islands and share what they discover.
The experience
Create with care
Develop work through attentive observation, exchange, and respect for place.
Share the encounter
Carry new perspectives into your practice through meaningful local connection.
Past residencies
Examples of creative exchange over the years.
A selection of past residency experiences that brought artists, local knowledge, and the Galapagos landscape into conversation.
Watch the residency film on YouTubeMovement and memory in Puerto Ayora
A collaborative residency exploring movement, personal memory, and the everyday rhythms of island life.
Visual narratives of the archipelago
An interdisciplinary gathering focused on photography, illustration, and stories shaped by the Galapagos landscape.
Listening to place
A place-based creative exchange inviting artists to learn through local encounters, shared reflection, and responsible travel.
Creative exchange rooted in the islands.
Galapagos Under the Skin is a Puerto Ayora–based cultural and travel-inspired project that reveals the living soul of the Galapagos Islands. Beyond iconic wildlife and landscapes, it invites visitors and residents to connect with local stories, ocean life, conservation, culture, and the emotions that make Galapagos unforgettable. It is not only about seeing the islands—it is about feeling them, respecting them, and carrying them with you.
Bring your practice to the islands.
For collaboration and residency inquiries, get in touch.