Bikkel Artist

Oeuvre & Development The oeuvre of Bikkel Artist (Curaçao, 1948) is defined by a consistent visual language in which water, transparency and femininity play central roles. Glass is her primary material, chosen for its direct relationship with light, clarity and movement. The colours and forms reflect the warmth of Curaçao and the strength of the Curaçaoan woman. A recurring element is the grid: in glass objects as a metal structure, in paintings as a reclaimed fishing net layered with spray paint. These grids create visual openings and symbolise themes such as migration, longing, permeability and distance. They form a layered structure that supports the work both physically and conceptually. Over the years, Bikkel has developed a recognisable signature in which water droplets, transparency, strong forms and emotional layering converge. This development forms the foundation for her latest phase: the three cycles, in which her themes are further refined and restructured.