Hiding in Plain Spikes

Leonie Lewin (20) and Sean G. Capella (19), students at Instituto Buena Bista, created the sculpture Hiding in Plain Spikes, which has been selected for the collection of the Blue Bay Sculpture Garden Foundation. Their work is inspired by the symbiotic relationship between a hermit crab and a sea urchin. Using wood and metal, they depict how vulnerability and protection can strengthen one another. The geometric spikes refer to the sun, while the hermit crab curiously gazes out into the world. The work is not only a visual narrative but also an ode to collaboration and personal growth.

Instituto Buena Bista (IBB)

IBB is a center for contemporary art and art education in Curaçao, supporting young talent and bridging the local context with international artistic practices. Its combination of education, residencies, and public programming makes IBB a unique cultural platform in the region.

The realization of these works has been made possible thanks to contributions from the Blue Bay Resort Owners’ Association, MNO, Irie Tours, and Lemon Grass.