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Wednesday 30 december 2020

Local performing artist Natusha Croes introduces:

Caricia, a multidisciplinary cartographic experience

her world like a mermaid seduces CARICIA. A soothing and gentle
a human to indulge in the sea’s life. interaction that brings to you an
Croes is that she gives you air in- in-depth artistic exploration to our
stead of taking it away. While you first location on the map of explo-
considered a stone, just a stone, ration, namely Daimari.”
Croes makes you appreciate ev-
ery single thing nature has created She explains Caricia is a gentle
as you connect with what you see means to interact, inviting an eco-
and feel in front of you. Imagine logical awareness, a sense of cu-
having this experience in the out- riosity, and a state of play. It ac-
doors instead of observing it on- knowledges the importance of our
screen. “That is my intention. Tak- sensibility, of touching, of submerg-
ing visitors on a journey in nature.” ing ourselves into the landscape,
An eco-friendly artistic interpreta- opening a space where words sub-
tion of Aruba side and an invitation for feeling
A year ago Croes finished her MA takes charge. “With Caricia, I am
in Performance Making at Gold- exploring different sites on Aruba,
smiths University of London after acknowledging their cultural and
obtaining a BA in Audio Visual Fine natural heritage. Understanding
Arts at Rietveld Academy in Am- the child-like curiosity that leads
sterdam. “I came back after ob- me to explore and thus unfold the
taining my Masters of Arts degree creative potentialities these natural
in Performance Making to conduct sites provide. Delving deeper into
artistic research, which is develop- our natural heritage and opening
ing into a business proposal which a channel, for the inner and the
will deliver to our visitors and lo- outer to become one. A sense of
cals a more eco-friendly artistic homage for Aruba guided me into
interpretation of Aruba.” Her goal a process of interacting, intimately,
is creating a wellness-oriented sensibly with one location at the
map of experiences which takes time.
the audience into an in-depth ex-
ploration of Aruba’s landscape For more information:
with concentration and a rever- Email: natushacroes@gmail.com,
ORANJESTAD — If you wish to really this is what she does with her Aru- ence for one location at the time. Facebook Caricia, Instagram na-
connect to Aruba and its origin, go ban mother earth. “From a simple touch, I developed tushacroes
deeper into the heart of the island,
and be open to an art performance Upon arrival you will find a key on a
that takes you on a mind-opening small table with a note asking you
journey: go experience Caricia to take a minute of mindfulness be-
at UNOCA by local artist Natusha fore opening the door. Fully present
Croes. Caricia means caress and in the moment, you are taken on a
visional tour enhanced with sing-
ing, poems and words of Croes,
the performing artist. She presents
live to you and also from a screen
in a video. “I’m led by a deep
sense of longing and child-like cu-
riosity to play and create from an
immediate interaction with the
landscape. Manifesting from an ur-
gency to reconnect with the island
from which I originate.” After being
gone for almost a decade, recon-
necting back with the organisms
that the landscape permitted en-
abled her to come in communion
with a portal that connects Croes
with everything that existed before
and will continue existing after her.
Croes is a storyteller with an evi-
dent passion for poetry and with
her pure and peaceful appear-
ance she takes you deeper into