Quentley Barbara

Barbara (1993, CW) is originally from Curacao but has lived and worked in the Netherlands for several years. He is best known for his large-scale sculptural portraits made from recycled cardboard and duct tape. These sculptures are often portraits of his family, friends, and relatives. Barbara is a playful and experimental sculptor, who can create intimate pictures.

Barbara’s recent exhibition "Gun Nos Tambe" is political, a multi-layered installation riddled with hidden signs and meanings that appear to people who know them. It invites viewers to look closer, reminding them how appearances can be deceptive. The multi-faceted installation not only captures the tenor of the human body in motion but also demonstrates how it can be viewed as a political entity. In contrast to his earlier work, which was primarily 3D portraiture in the form of a bust, his most recent sculptures depict the body in its entirety as it interacts with the space(s) it occupies.