|  | | 'every person, no matter how well we think we know them, is a mystery to everyone else but himself' | | | |
In the past paintings by Dhiradj Ramsamoedj were mostly oils on canvas on which the paint was applied with a pallet knife. Now he paints mostly with a brush which results in a smooth, flat finish. The style has become less realistic and the people in his recent work have a completely different appearance. Humans still form the main theme in his work, but the faces of the characters now all have a similar, undefined shape in which the eyes, nose, mouth and other features are only hinted at subtly.
This new development has become a distinguishing element in the work of Dhiradj Ramsamoedj and is the result of a renewed awareness and interest in people and their hidden characteristics. According to the artist every person, no matter how well we think we know them, is a mystery to everyone else but himself. This train of thought was the main inspiration for the mysterious and simplistic heads of the characters which have now started to define the art by Dhiradj Ramsamoedj.
The artist has also started to experiment with acrylic paint. Brighter color choices, more pronounced shadow effects and a new transparency set these works apart from the previous oil paintings. The source of inspiration however, remains unchanged. Dhiradj focuses on regular people from his own surroundings, as witnessed in their normal everyday circumstances or out of the memories from his past. The mood is often contemplative and nostalgic, the characters lonely and the atmosphere charged. The work attests to the serious and thoughtful nature of the artist. It has a mysterious quality and is reminiscent of a deeper, perhaps more philosophical awakening in the creative process of this talented artist.
Exhibitions:
2009 Double-feature, Readytex Art Gallery, Suriname
2009 Something Different, APW Gallery New York, USA
2008 Fernandes goes art with Readytex Art Gallery, Fernandes Klip, Suriname
2008 NK ’08, National Art Fair, Suriname
2008 “D’RRRAAMMM”, Nola Hatterman Art Academy, Suriname
2008 Commonalities, IVCC, Suriname
2007 National Art Fair, Paramaribo, Suriname
2007 Paramaribo Biennale, Suriname
2007 Iets anders, Readytex Art gallery, Suriname
2007 Synergy, IVCC in cooperation with Readytex Art Gallery, Suriname
2006 Ordinary People, Building 9, Fort Zeelandia compound, Suriname
2005 National Art Fair, Suriname
2005 Group exhibition at Gallery Pauw, The Netherlands
2004 Graduation exhibit, Brazilian Institute, Suriname
2000 Art competition Panya, Nola Hatterman Institute, Suriname (3rd prize)
| |
 Back to index
|
| | |
