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My art is influenced by the things that I value most in my direct surroundings. Man and nature; the interaction between man, animal and nature are a constant source of inspiration for me. With my art I hope to instill awareness within the public that we as humans should treat nature with respect. We need to realize that the rich rainforest we live in is truly the life support system of the world and that instead of destroying it, we should value and protect it. With the different shapes and vivid colors intertwined or overlapping each other I aim to portray the interconnection between and the harmonious way people, flora and fauna should interact. Art to me is more than just the painting of a “pretty picture” but more importantly a social responsibility. It is my opportunity and ultimately responsibility as a human being to convey an important social message to the rest of the world.
Working experience:
1977 -now Visual artist, Head Of the Nola Hatterman Art Academy also involved with National and International drawing competions of children.
Paticipated with carifesta IV, V and VI in Suriname
2008 Art design for Surinam Airways menu cards and meal boxes
2009 Artist in Residence, Vermont Studio Center, USA
Exhibitions:
2012 Goudkoorts (Solo), RAG in De Hal, Paramaribo, Suriname
2012 Circus Terminal, international touring exhibition, starting in London UK
2012 Revealing our stored treasures, RAG in De Hal, Paramaribo
2011 National Art Fair, Paramaribo, Suriname
2011 Suriname Heritage Festival, Ft. Nw. Amsterdam, Commewijne, Suriname
2011 De Verleiding van Coronie, The Hague, the Netherlands
2010 Vredig, Vrij en Vriendelijk, De Hal, Paramaribo, Suriname
2010 Kunst Is kracht, Readytex Art Gallery/De Hal, Paramaribo
2010 Gihon River Collective, COPY0909 Gallery, London, UK
2010 Colourful Friendships, Queens Park Gallery, Barbados
2010 Lilly’s gallery, The Hague, the Netherlands
2010 Couleurs du Suriname, L’Encadrier Galerie, French Guyana
2009 De taal van mijn penseel, Readytex Art Gallery, Suriname
2009 Royal Gallery, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2009 Expo Kourou, French Guyana
2009 Galerie Olof, Leiden, The Netherlands
2007 VI Salon de Debujo, Santo
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