Colourful paintings and dark political sketches share the space at Atelier Sylvia, the gallery of Dutch artist and Curaçao resident Sylvia Waterloo. Her subjects come from the world around her, including the historic buildings just outside her door. It’s worth looking at the architecture on your way in, then seeing how it appears in her work.
The collection moves between Curaçao’s colours and culture and the sharper commentary of her black and white sketches. That range gives you a sense of an artist paying attention to both her immediate surroundings and the wider world.
Sylvia and her husband Lex also host exhibitions and pop up art shows, making room for other local artists alongside her own work. Check what’s showing when you visit. The intimate setting offers a chance to spend time with the pieces and discover another perspective on island life.
Details We Appreciate
● Historic architecture interpreted by an artist who sees it every day.
● Colourful paintings alongside black and white political sketches.
● Exhibitions that give other local artists space to share their work.
● A personal gallery setting hosted by Sylvia and Lex.