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ART

Islanders certainly aren’t afraid of a little color. This is carried on in local art. Museums and art
galleries are scattered around the island, where, amongst others, you can find exhibitions by the
following artist:
RECYCLING WITH YUBI
Yubi Kirindongo is an internationally known artist who has exhibited all
over the world. His strikingly original creations come straight from the trash
heap. Whether it’s old car parts or remnants of industrial machinery, Yubi
lives by the motto “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure” His home
on the west side of Willemstad, on the route to the airport, doubles as a
private gallery/museum that you can visit by appointment only. You can
also find his work in the Alma Blou Gallery and the Curaçao Museum.

NENA: QUEEN OF BEAUTY
Artist and former Miss Curaçao Nena Sanchez takes inspiration from the
natural beauty of the island to create her brightly colored canvasses. Find
the artist and her paintings in Landhuis Jan Kok overlooking the salt flats at
Willibrordus.

WORKSHOPS

GET CREATIVE WITH EVELIEN
Why not explore your own creativity during your holiday? Artist Evelien
Sipkes hosts jewellery-making, ceramics, flower-arranging and batik
workshops in her gorgeous garden in Badabou. She works with natural
materials whenever possible. Creativity and conviviality are the key to her
half- and whole-day classes working with and surrounded by nature. And
you’ll even get a uniquely delicious lunch or high tea under the shaded
trees

FULL FIGURES AT SERENA’S
‘Chichi’ is Papiamentu for a special kind of woman. She’s the eldest
female relative in the family - a big sister everyone looks up to. Chichi
dolls are voluptuous clay sculptures, hand-painted with bright Caribbean
designs. These very special souvenirs are uniquely Curaçaoan. If you’re
feeling creative, make your own at Serena’s Art Factory.