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. Browse Pinas's body of work:
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... |
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KIBI WI KONI, 2008
Indoor Installation,
600 x 30 X 500 cm
Price: US$ 25000
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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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AMAKA, 2008
Indoor Installation,
5 x 3 X 5 m
Price: US$ 25000
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KIBI WI TOTEM, 2008
Outdoor Installation,
20 x 5 X 40 m
Price: US$ 30000
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