Artist Information:
Marcel Pinas
paramaribo,
Suriname
Member Since: Jan 2005
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Artist Statement:
Artists Statement
Basically this body of work is
about past experiences. It
deals with the
destruction of the Njuka
culture in Suriname. In these
works, I have
expressed that situation,
paying attention to the
protection of cultures in
general. I have focused on the
Ndjuka because I originate
from the Ndjuka in Suriname.
The symbols used in my works
are motifs used by the Ndjuka
in their
carving. It is a tradition to
decorate the tools or objects
used by these people.
For example; doors, dishes,
and low seats. Decorating
these objects does not only
beautifies it, but is also a
communication tool (without
words) toward a beloved
person.
In the old days, decorating
these objects was a tool of
communication,
especially towards a beloved
person and also to give these
objects a special look.
Now a days the decoration is
used more for beautifying
these objects.
Other motifs used are symbols
out of Afaka script.
It is a transcript that has
been used around 1910-1920 by
the Ndjuka people around the
Tapanahony.
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Marcel Pinas's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Marcel Pinas's Portfolio.
Artists Statement
Basically this body of work is about past experiences. It deals with the
destruction of the Njuka culture in Suriname. In these works, I have
expressed that situation, paying attention to the protection of cultures in
general. I have focused on the Ndjuka because I originate from the Ndjuka in Suriname.
The symbols used in my works are motifs used by the Ndjuka in their
carving. It is a tradition to decorate the tools or objects used by these people.
For example; doors, dishes, and low seats. Decorating these objects does not only beautifies it, but is also a communication tool (without words) toward a beloved person.
In the old days, decorating these objects was a tool of communication,
especially towards a beloved person and also to give these objects a special look.
Now a days the decoration is used more for beautifying these objects.
Other motifs used are symbols out of Afaka script.
It is a transcript that has been used around 1910-1920 by the Ndjuka people around the Tapanahony.
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boesi bangi, 2004
Acrylic Painting,
100 x 150 cm
Availability: Sold
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boto totem, 2004
Acrylic Painting,
150 x 100 cm
Availability: Sold
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