Faya
Lobi: In search of identity, essence and meaning of life
Suriname, its people, heritage and
spiritual wealth, serve as a source of inspiration for visual artist Dhiradj
Ramsamoedj in his new solo exhibition. He also draws on his childhood memories,
as in his Project Maur:
“As a child, I always admired the maur,
the wedding crown, and the significance it held in my community.” Traditionally,
a maur is worn by the groom during Hindu wedding ceremonies. He designed and
created fifty unique maurs, each embodying a specific aspect of Surinamese
culture, architecture or spiritual awareness.
Dhiradj also incorporates childhood
memories into the painting Fragments of Suriname: A Portrait of the Self.
It reflects on heritage, history, diversity, rituals and nature, with the
artist himself as the narrator. Everyday objects, animals, the rainforest and
people are depicted and arranged within the work according to a carefully
considered concept.
The growing division in Surinamese
society and the lack of solidarity in striving toward a better future deeply
affect Ramsamoedj: “We are a small country, we have so much, and yet we lack
solidarity. What does our future look like then?” Through his art, he strives
for that connection, not by providing answers, but by inviting reflection on
the question itself. His works encourage viewers to explore how they can
personally contribute to a positive future for the nation, one in which
cohesion binds the people. The sculpture Hands of Solidarity symbolizes
this aspiration.
Art enriches us both culturally and
spiritually. We hope you will experience this during your visit and take home a
lasting memory of this remarkable exhibition.
The exhibition is on display until
Saturday January 3d 2026. On Saturdays, between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm, Dhiradj will personally
guide small groups through the exhibition. Please register in advance via WhatsApp: 08945911 or e-mail: info@readytexartgallery.com
