Women of Curaçao
‘Project Ç Women of Curaçao’ was officially launched on July 2, 2018, Flag Day in Curaçao.
A project by Inonge Anandala, Jouke Schauwaert
and photographer Marcel Truyens (1963-2019).
Project Ç consists of a series of interviews with 16 women from different cultures, backgrounds, ages, and professions in Curaçao. Inspiring quotes from these conversations were selected and translated into artistic photographic portraits, printed in large format.
The 16 photographs with quotes are exhibited for six weeks on the Nieuwstraat in Pietermaai, in the open air. The fabrics worn by the portrayed women symbolize union and connection.
A total of 107 different nationalities are presently living in Curaçao. This significant number inspired the people behind Project Ç to investigate the thoughts and motivations of several of these groups, often living in close proximity to each other. With this special exhibition, Project Ç aims to make a positive contribution to the Curaçao community and foster connections between diverse cultures, ultimately helping to develop a strong nation.
Project Ç is a concept by artist and stylist Inonge Anandala, author and linguist Jouke Schauwaert, and photographer Marcel Truyens.
The open-air exhibition remains in the Nieuwstraat, Fuikstraat, and Fuiksteeg in Pietermaai for six weeks. Entrance is free.
Project Ç is made possible by ENNIA, Project 3 studios, Caribbean Legacy, and Pietermaai District.
For more information, follow Project Ç on Facebook.
In 2019, Marcel Truyens’ photos were exhibited at the Bario Hotel in Otrobanda.
Please note that since January 2026, the project is no longer at the Bario Hotel, as the photographs showed signs of wear over time. The works were previously exhibited at the Museon in the Netherlands and are currently presented at the Curaçao Interactive Experience https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1LW8FXz5zW.
Special thanks to Jouke Schauwaert for bringing this project to our attention.
15.08.2018
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