The art of Kenneth Flijders is usually inspired by the beautiful Surinamese nature and the everyday things that are a part of life in our diverse society. He is especially inspired by the unique way of togetherness and living with each other, of enjoying and participating in each other’s traditions, and as is highlighted in this work, of each other’s culinary delights.On one side Kenneth paints a large self-portrait, with which he clearly indicates that all elements of the different cultures are a part of him as well. And that in Suriname, the various dishes don’t belong to just one group, but they are all part of our varied Surinamese cuisine. Our ‘sranan nyan’! Prepared by many and especially, eaten by all. That is what the colorful hands in the work tell us as well. But the hands also symbolize that all Surinamese citizens must roll up their sleeves and work on the development of our country.