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LOCAL Thursday 21 February 2019

Roslyn Schwengle: “I didn’t choose the art life, art life chose me”

The Perspective of an Aruban Art Student in The Netherlands

Continued from Page 14 that every person has gone through, which is
doubting if this is what they want. But, when-
The decision to believe in yourself. The Cultural ever I ask myself, ‘what else can I do?’ nothing
& Creative Industry is meant to be inclusive and else comes to mind. So, for now my goal is to fin-
to give equal opportunity for success. ish this year and then see what comes my way,
always one step at a time”.
What does your future look like? Roslyn does have a strong desire to go back
As a student in The Netherlands, Roslyn contin- to Aruba once she is finished with her studies.
ues to strive to grow into a phenomenal mul- She expressed that all her projects are revolved
tidisciplinary artist. “I hope to better myself in around Aruba and her strong connection with
different Art mediums because I am still experi- her mother land. However, where opportunity
menting. I hope to represent my Island Aruba knocks, doors open wide. Overall, Creative Is-
and making our people interested in our culture lander would like to congratulate Roslyn with
again with my work but this is a lifelong project her achievements so far and thanks her for shar-
that I have yet to start”. She is working hard ing her inspiring story. Please do check out her
each day to develop her skills as much as she website linked below where most of her work is
can and to achieve her ultimate dream of cre- showcased or contact her on Facebook if you
ating art professionally. Lastly she said; “I do not have any further questions. The best of luck in
know where this path will take me but I hope your future study and professional journey Ros-
it’s a good one. I am experiencing something lyn! You are truly amazing and talented!.q

Biography – Currently, Thaïs Franken is a 22-year-old Aruban student at the University of Maastricht (UM). She
is studying a Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development in collaboration with the Unites
Nations University (UNU). Back home, on the beautiful island of Aruba she completed her Bachelor of Arts in
Organization, Governance & Management (OGM) at the University of Aruba (UA). She successfully gradu-
ated and defended her thesis titled “Placing Culture and Creativity at the Heart of the Aruban Sustainable
Development” on July 6th 2018. Thaïs is very passionate about topics such as sustainability, innovation, cul-
ture and creativity. Next to her academic interests, she enjoys reading, writing, dancing and cooking.