Helena Hoes

Born in Amsterdam in 1966, Helena Hoes is a ceramic artist based in Aruba whose work reveals the organic poetry of form, texture, and movement. Making ceramics and mixed media artworks started 25 years ago. Her lifelong creative journey weaves together artistry and entrepreneurship — from running a custom shop in the Netherlands specialized in design, sign making and custom paint, but also founding a small atelier and gallery that offered workshops, exhibitions, and participated in art tours.

Now firmly rooted in Aruba’s vibrant shores, Helena became a professional artist. Her ceramic and mixed media sculptures and wall art are intuitive and profoundly tactile, often shaped by natural forms and flowing lines. Each creation invites connection — not only with the material itself but with emotion and the quiet, energetic presence discovered in the act of making.

Helena’s practice is guided by curiosity, craftsmanship, and a reverence for the meditative process. Her pieces are more than objects; they are subtle, contemplative celebrations of transformation and touch.