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Artist Statement for Marcel Pinas
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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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