Watercolors and Drawings by Anthony Wijshijer
Anthony Wijshijer’s new solo exhibition in Curaçao.
‘Exhibition of Watercolors and Drawings by Anthony M. Wijshijer’
Date: Friday, May 16, 2025.
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Location: Sentro di Rekreo Irene Moreno
Kaya Belize z/n.
Opening words by:
-Priscilla Wijshijer (daughter of the artist)
-Josée Thissen-Rojer (art historian)
About Anthony
After graduating from Radulphus College, Anthony Wijshijer (Curaçao, 1942) moved to the Netherlands. He studied at DEVA, Decoratie Etalage Vakschool Almelo. In the 1960s, he returned to Curaçao and began working at the renowned jewelry store Spritzer & Fuhrmann (1927-1990) in Punda, where he was responsible for the window displays. During this period, he also enrolled in a correspondence drawing course (L.O. Tekenen), through the LOI, Leidse Onderwijs Instellingen.
A few years later, Anthony relocated once again to the Netherlands, this time to work for the national tax office, the Rijksbelastingdienst in Amstelveen. On weekdays, in the evening, he commuted to Amsterdam to pursue his degree (M.O.) at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy. He eventually returned to Curaçao with his family and continued working at the Belastingdienst until his retirement.
Artistry
Anthony has been an active member of the Curaçao art scene, regularly participating in group exhibitions and even a few solo exhibitions. His most recent solo show was in 2012, in the gallery of the former Kas di Kultura.
He has created an entirely new series of drawings and watercolors for the upcoming exhibition.
Style and inspiration
His style is figurative, and Anthony draws inspiration from his immediate surroundings: an abandoned old pickup truck in the mondi, a bunch of flowers from the karawara spañó, or a roadside scene from everyday life. For Anthony, these are the moments worth pausing for and capturing. He has a strong preference for portraiture in charcoal or graphite, several of which are featured in the exhibition, alongside one watercolor portrait.
A special tribute
The table tennis tournament taking place this week (May 12 to 18) at Sentro di Rekreo Irene Moreno has been dedicated by the federation to 82-year-old Anthony (Tony) Wijshijer, as the oldest still-active player. The exhibition is a special addition to this tribute.
Exhibition viewing times
The exhibition is open to the public from
May 16 through May 18,
Daily from 7 pm to 9 pm.
Location:
Sentro di Rekreo Irene Moreno
Kaya Belize z/n in Suffisant, near the Little League Ballpark.
Phone (+599) 9 522 3536.
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