Æmy Niafeliz will join the “Duna Kara na Maria Isabel Gómez” project in 2025.

Æmy Niafeliz on board in 2025. Æmy Niafeliz is a Curaçaoan artist whose career spans multiple disciplines, including visual arts, music, and motivational speaking. Known for her vibrant and inspirational presence, she... Read more »

The hidden truths that historians and societal gatekeepers have often suppressed.

Bold Initiative This initiative boldly challenges the historical status quo, unearthing the hidden truths that historians and societal gatekeepers have often suppressed. By bringing Maria Isabel’s story to light, the project exposes... Read more »

Through my depiction of Maria Isabel Gómez, I hoped to shed light on her pivotal role in history.

“Duna Kara na Maria Isabel Gómez” project  Through my depiction of Maria Isabel Gómez, I hoped to shed light on her pivotal role in history. Her story is one of perseverance and... Read more »

Uncovering hidden histories and the transformative impact of acknowledging the full spectrum of human experience.

The success of this project serves as a clarion call to artists, writers, and scholars to delve deeper into the obscured chapters of our past. It implores us to question the narratives... Read more »

I sought to honor Maria Isabel Gómez through my art.

Participating in this project allowed me to pay tribute to Maria Isabel’s enduring legacy. Her story is a powerful reminder of the impact one individual can have, and I sought to honor... Read more »

Through my artistic lens, I aimed to honor Maria Isabel’s profound impact on history.

In my portrayal of Maria Isabel Gómez, I sought to convey the quiet determination that defined her life. Her unwavering commitment to justice and equality serves as a timeless beacon, guiding my... Read more »

A profound opportunity to challenge and redefine traditional beauty standard.

“Duna Kara na Maria Isabel Gómez” Participating in the “Duna Kara na Maria Isabel Gómez” project offers a profound opportunity to challenge and redefine traditional beauty standards. By portraying Maria Isabel Gómez... Read more »

Joining the project Duna Kara Na Maria Isabel Gómez (Give a Face to Maria Isabel Gómez) is a profound honor.

A profound honor. As a painter, I see this as an opportunity to merge historical exploration with artistic interpretation to resurrect the image of a woman who played an indirect yet pivotal... Read more »

Maria Isabel Gómez, Manuel Piar’s mother. what do we know of her?

Manuel Piar’s Mother Maria Isabel Gómez, mother of Manuel Piar, was a pivotal figure both in Curaçao and La Guaira, Venezuela, and her life reflects the resilience and activism of women in... Read more »

Erased Voices: The Hidden Contributions of Maria Isabel Gómez in the Fight for Freedom”

Maria Isabel Gómez, mother of the Venezuelan independence leader Manuel Piar, is an underrecognized figure in Latin American history. While her contributions to independence and abolitionist efforts were substantial, historical attention to... Read more »