Press release: Readytex Art Gallery at NK ‘09 The National Art Fair of 2009 is a fact. Many artists in Suriname once again participate is this national art event at which they are given the opportunity to present their work to a large general public. The Readytex Art Gallery is also well represented at the Fair. For the third consecutive year the gallery occupies four booths where this year, she represents: Rinaldo Klas, Kit-Ling Tjon Pian Gi, Ron Flu,...
Readytex Art Gallery press release: Affordable reproductions of artwork Ron Flu At the NK’09 - National Art Fair 2009 in Suriname, the Readytex Art Gallery introduces in cooperation with artist Ron Flu, an interesting project through which she aims to increase the visibility of art by this great artist.. With this new project the gallery presents to the public a collection of beautiful reproductions on high quality art paper of a selection of twelve memorable paintings, from the...
Opening in the Readytex Art Gallery on October 13th, is Inspiration, the third solo-exhibition in the gallery for this year. In Inspiration artist Kenneth Flijders presents to the public a highly varied collection of paintings, works on paper and a surprising pair of sculptures. There no one single identifiable theme in the collection, but the signature Flijders-style and preference for subjects such as Surinamese forest sceneries and other natural landscapes, as well as cultural manifestations out of everyday Surinamese...
Press release Readytex Art Gallery Double Feature: Reinier Asmoredjo and Hanka Woltersdorff The Readytex Art Gallery does it again. Yet another great double-feature, this time featuring the artists Reinier Asmoredjo and Hanka Woltersdorff is launched in the gallery on the 16th of September. This time around the difference in style is even more marked because these two amazing artists also practice two different disciplines of art. The walls of the exhibition hall are decorated with the colorful and expressive paintings of Reinier...
Starting on August ..th, Readytex Art Gallery presents to her guests a new double-feature. The chosen ones this time around are artists Kurt Nahar and Dhiradj Ramsamoedj. Two artists of which the work is completely different! The work of Kurt Nahar as always confrontational because of his unconventional and provoking symbolism, stands in sharp contrast to the more realistic, though mysterious and emotionally charged scenery in the paintings by Dhiradj Ramsamoedj. Kurt Nahar, only recently returned from his research...
Double Feature: Marcel Pinas and Sri Irodikromo The Readytex Art Gallery treats her public to a most memorable double-feature with new pieces of art by artists Marcel Pinas and Sri Irodikromo. Two separate collections by two artists with each a very distinctive and very unique artistic style. Incidentally however, they each consequently choose a strikingly bright color palette, regularly use pangi textiles and work from a strong culturally inspired theme. Overall, this special mini-feature presents two totally different artistic...
The strength of women – Kit-Ling Tjon Pian Gi From July 1st until July 14th Surinamese artist Kit-Ling Tjon Pian Gi will present her latest art collection and new book in a solo-exhibition named The strength of women. According to the artist the strength of women knows many subtle nuances and can be manifested in countless ways. It was however the inner strength of women that most inspired Kit-Ling in her latest art collection and the stories in her book which...
Solo-exhibition Rinaldo Klas: ‘De taal van mijn penseel’ ‘De taal van mijn penseel’ (the language of my paintbrush) the title chosen by artist Rinaldo Klas for the exhibition of his new art collection, basically says it all. Without limitations and giving free reign to his creativity, the artist has allowed his paintbrush to ‘speak’ for him. Typical ‘Klas-symbolism’ Particularly noticeable in this exhibition are the large and smaller canvases in which the characteristic ‘Klas-symbolism’ and striking use of color clearly stand out....
Kurt Nahar: research and international exposure Surinamese artist Kurt Nahar, well known for the explicit and socially critical theme of his controversial yet meaningful art expressions, has spent a great deal of his time in 2009 involved with several art related activities in the Netherlands. From March until May Kurt was enrolled at the Rijksacademie in Amsterdam as an artist in residence for a special research project. The artist was presented with this opportunity specifically to do research on the subject...
“Untitled “ A solo exhibition by: Wilgo Vijfhoven On the17th of March the Readytex Art Gallery will launch a new solo exhibition by well known Surinamese artist Wilgo Vijfhoven. With this exhibition, named ‘Untitled’, a spectacular and colorful start is given to the gallery’s 2009 exhibition year. Striking colors, intriguing compositions and a theme that has fascinated mankind through the ages, make the collection in this exhibition a guaranteed success. Wilgo Vijfhoven admits to a powerful fascination with the theme that...
