As of today the first big overview exhibition in Suriname, at the Nola Hatterman Art Academy in Paramaribo, is open for the public. A total of 36 original portraits – pen/pencil/watercolors on paper – can be seen here. Also, this exhibition features the first installation of the finished ‘mamyo’, a canvas textile art work with thirty quotes from the interviewees, about what Keti Koti, i.e. the abolishment og slavery by the Dutch in the Caribbeans, means to them. Each quote has been painted in different pieces of cotton, with personalized ink made by me, with meaningful materials.

Open: January 18th-29th, Mon-Fri, 9-12Am and 2-7PM
Adress Abraham Crijnssenweg 6, Fort Zeelandia Complex, Paramaribo, Suriname
Entrance Free

As a ‘finissage’ I will be giving a private portrait art workshop to students of the academy on Monday 29th. An impression of this workshop will be posted on this website, later on.

There is more to come during the two following weeks in Suriname:
– book presentation with a small exhibition on Saturday 20th at readytex Art Gallery, Paramaribo at 7PM.
– book presentation on Tuesday 23rd at 5PM, Tembe Art Studio, Moengo
– overview exhibition from Tuesday 23rd until Tuesday 30th, Tembe Art Studio, Moengo. Opening times: Monday 9-12 AM and 4-6 PM
– book presentation on Wednesday 24th at 5:30PM, Artblok, Verlengde Keizerstraat 35, Paramaribo

More about these events in my upcoming posts!