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"Full of Life, Just Like My Island"

Celebrating Afro-Caribbean heritage through visual storytelling.

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About Merly Trappenberg

Visual Artist and Ceramicist

Merly Trappenberg is a visual artist and ceramicist based in Willemstad, Curaçao. She creates vibrant oil paintings of Afro-Caribbean women and Curaçao cityscapes, mixed media works, and ceramic sculptures. As a recognized artist, her work is showcased at prestigious venues like the Governor's House of Curaçao and the Tula Museum, connecting viewers with the rich culture and beauty of her heritage.

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"My inspiration is Curaçao as the center point of all the different cultures taken together. I paint the island's traditions, the sun, and the happiness. My art should contribute something to the island and raise the self-esteem of our people."

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Oil Paintings

Bold canvases celebrating Afro-Caribbean women.

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Ceramic Sculptures

Hand-shaped forms, traditional and contemporary.

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Mixed Media

Layered pieces blending material and narrative.

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