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Giovanni with Masterwork
7.1

7.1 - GIOVANNIABATH

Leading Caribbean steel sculptor

Giovanni with Masterwork

2025

MAJOR INSTALLATIONS

Big installations that define landscapes. Steel sculptures that anchor public spaces. Environmental artworks that transform natural settings across the Caribbean.

Light Bearer (Portado di Lus)
Large-Scale Sculpture

Light Bearer (Portado di Lus)

7.1 meters - Landhuis Morgenster

A dedication to the country house (landhuis). The country house name is morning star and the Light Bearer represents the morning star. This is the tallest human statue in the written history of Curaçao—a self portrait of the artist.

Architectural Documentation
Public Art Installation

Emancipate

Public Installation - Urban Scale

To remind us that freedom is a process. We must continue to work on different aspects of mental slavery. You can never be physically free if your mind is enslaved.

Urban Documentation
Emancipate
Man di Dios
Landscape Sculpture

Man di Dios

Environmental Integration - Hofi Mango

Situated in the natural park Hofi Mango at the highest point. Representing the two forces positive and negative that together balance our existence. A lot of people ask where can I see the hand? The artist responds: The hand of god you will never be able to see. Just stand in between the pillars and you will feel it.

Environmental Documentation
Civic Installation

Historia den Moveshon

Civic Installation - Brion Plein

The installation that protects the official flag of Curaçao situated on the main square Brion Plein. In the structure there are 10 medallions that tell the phases of the history of Curaçao. Symbolically, our flag is protected by the four basic elements that govern our planet: Wind, Fire, Water, and Earth.

Heritage Documentation
Historia den Moveshon
Patrimonio Nashonal di Pueblo
Infrastructure Art

Patrimonio Nashonal di Pueblo

Roundabout Landmark - Cultural Navigation

A tribute to one of the afro-curaçaoan instruments used to accompany the music box (kaha di orgel). It is situated on the roundabout that guides to the museum of music box (Kaha di orgel).

Cultural Documentation
Giovanni Abath = 7.1
7.1
G=7th, A=1st
The Name Behind The Art
Giovanni Abath = 7.1
Material Philosophy

THE
MEANING
OF
7.1

Giovanni Abath's initials translated to alphabetic positions

G = 7th letterA = 1st letter7.1

7.1 is the numeric version of the initials of his name Giovanni Abath. G is the 7th letter of the alphabet (7), A is the 1st letter of the alphabet (1).

7.1 Methodology

Philosophy in Practice

Steel Materials
Step 1

Steel Materials

Industrial materials become transcendent through spark and vision

Fire Transformation
Step 2

Fire Transformation

31 years of steel work experience transforms into artistic expression

Infinite Light
Step 3

Infinite Light

Steel sculptures carrying light toward infinite possibility

Giovanni '7.1' Abath, Contemporary Sculptor
7.1 Philosophy

The
7.1
Approach

The reason he uses steel is because of his deep connection formed through working 31 years with steel in the oil refinery as plate construction worker. Working with metal every day created a profound bond between the metal and the artist.

He felt like he could send his message using the metal. The 7.1 appears throughout his work as both a physical dimension and conceptual framework.

7.1 meters
Light Bearer Statue at Morgenster
Largest
Steel Sculpture
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