ORANJESTAD – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is excited to announce that it will be working with Mr. Gilbert Senchi, artist of Artopia, Foundation for the Public Arts (Artopia) to create a memorable piece of public art in honor of the 100th anniversary of Aviation in Aruba.
An agreement was recently signed between AAA and Artopia to start the creative and artistic process to develop a conceptual design of a sculpture that will capture this memorable moment. The sculpture will reflect aviation’s evolvement throughout its 100 years of history and will thus include a historical aspect, a modern-day aspect and also a futuristic aspect. The fact that the aviation industry is a highly dynamic industry will also be reflected in this beautiful piece of public art for the entire community and our visitors to enjoy.
The exact location of this sculpture has yet to be determined and will also form a part of the actual narrative around the sculpture that will be designed and produced by Artopia with the input of AAA.
Joost Meijs, CEO of AAA: “Commemorating this historic milestone in Aruban history by means of beautiful public art narrating Aruba’s aviation history is our gift to Aruba and its community. This public piece of art will add enormous value to the cultural, aesthetic, and economic vitality of our local community. As public art this sculpture will contribute to Aruba’s identity, foster community pride around 100 years of aviation in Aruba and a sense of belonging, and as such enhancing the quality of life for Aruba’s residents and visitors.”
The sculpture will be completed in a few months’ time and is set to be unveiled on August 18, 2023, the day that 100 years of aviation in Aruba is officially celebrated after the first aircraft landed in 1923 in Paardenbaai here in Aruba.
Artopia is an Aruban Foundation for the public arts and has as goal, amongst other activities, to place art in Aruba, to bring persons together who are engaged in art in any way, shape or form in order to promote the art in general, and to curate art and cooperate with organizations and institutions in Aruba in this field.
About AUA Airport
AUA Airport is one of the busiest airports in the Caribbean region, with 22 different airlines operating into Aruba contributing to processing over 2.5 million passengers per year and providing air service to 22 cities and 34 non-stop destinations worldwide. AUA Airport’s markets served comprise of 79% from the United States & Canada, 11% from Latin America, 6% from Europe, and 4% from Dutch Caribbean, year to date, March 2023. AUA Airport attributes this to the island’s stable economic and political climate, hospitable and multilingual population, and safe environment. AUA Airport’s aspiration is to become one of the most Sustainable, Safe, and Future Proof airports of the Latin America & Caribbean region, providing a trusted workplace, modern airport facilities and excellent customer service which reflects Aruban hospitality, contributing to a prosperous future for Aruba.
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