An interview by
, curator and curator
Well, I come from a family that unfortunately experienced and survived domestic violence. This significant experience revealed my own demons and continues to weigh heavily upon me. I, in turn, adopted these feelings by transforming them into a positive vision. My cultural background is as colorful as my paintings. I was born on the island of Curacao, Netherland Antilles. Therefore, this strong caribbean influence in my formative years, cemented color as a
Johannes Boekhoudt
central part of my life. Even the island itself was a mix of African, Caribbean and European cultures. Then, in 1976, with my family’ s immigration to Costa Rica, I learned and embraced the Latin American culture which has its own rich and colorful culture. I am now a product of these cultural influences and draw
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