This week, the featured
artist at Surinamese Gallery ReadyTex Art is Kurt Nahar.
Nahar’s work focuses on
current social and political affairs in his native country, Suriname. Inspired
mostly by the Dadaism movement, he gives simple objects of daily life new purposes,
by the use of different techniques and materials, such as acrylic paint and collages.
His latest work
consists of a series
of daring and provocative three dimensional art installations and mixed media
paintings on hardboard and paper. Incorporated into all of these works of art,
the artist also displays his poetic talent.
With
a strong social and political narrative, Nahar hopes to stimulate discussion and
awareness through his art. The revolution of December 1980, The Moiwana
massacre, the increasing
influx of western modern influences are some of the subjects present in his
pieces.
“As
an artist it is not my intention to simply create a pretty picture, because I
have a greater purpose in mind. Through my art and poems I hope to contribute
to raising the consciousness of the general public and to encourage discussions
regarding those rather forgotten but so important subjects”, he says.
About ReadyTex Art Gallery
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Readytex Art is the
leading privately owned retailer of Surinamese fine visual art and crafts.
Their store is located in the heart of Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname.
Their Craft Department
started around
1984 and has since grown to match the productivity and the growth of the local
market for craft.
The
Art Gallery has been part of the Readytex concept since 1993 and has
spearheaded an explosion of creative development in Suriname's visual art
world, enabling artists to add to their income by having their art
professionally marketed. They are committed to contribute with the growth
and development of Surinamese art and artists through a market oriented
approach and promotion locally and internationally.
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