The wind on Curaçao plays a crucial role; it cools, but can also strike with destructive force. The wind shapes the island, with the northeast being raw and rugged due to the Northeast trade winds. The wind, combined with the salty air, means that murals on the island often have a short lifespan. This image was already in an advanced state of decay. The original artist is Garrick Marchena, by the way.
It almost feels like this boy is the master of wind and water. The forces of these elements seem to emanate from him. In philosophy, this is called emanation; an outflow, outpouring, or radiation of something. The natural power flowing from such a small being has something beautiful about it. That’s why I placed the boy on a blue-and-white wall. I associate those colors with air and water.