BOTOPASI VILLAGE
ARTCEB, an artist residency in one of the African diaspora villages in the expansive habitation of the Saramaccan population in the interior of Suriname, South America. ARTCEB is located in the center of Botopasi, a village founded in 1895 at the Suriname river at the edge of the Amazon tropical rainforest, a natural beautiful scenery with adventurous landscapes. There are approximately 2000 inhabitants, 3 small shops, a school and a church. The village is only accessible by boat or airplane. Along the riverside there are many similar villages. An opportunity to encounter this inspiring environment in all its essence and experience working in primeval forests. |
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The villages are alongside the river.
In Botopasi village is one of the airstrips. |
Arrival at the Botopasi airstrip.
You can travel to Botopasi by boat or by aeroplane.
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Airport Botopasi |
ARTCEB headquarter.
In front of the building an installation is being made
on top of the remains of the family home,
which was burned by the military in 1986.
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Sleeping outside |
Studio
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It is also possible to just come and visit the place
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You can choose to stay in a traditional shed.
Here we have the outdoor workspace.
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The first sculpture I made in the Botopasi outside working area.
Fifteen villagers are moving the sculpture to its final position
at the Suriname riverbank.
Title: Bhèma, 2000
wood 440 x 120 x 80 cm
To celebrate the first century of my hometown Botopasi
in Suriname I made this sculpture to commemorate all mothers.
The statue was placed in Botopasi overlooking the Suriname river. |
Bhèma,Botopasi 2000
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The branches in the moon
Sculpture made at the residency together with boys from the village.
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The branches in the moon - 2008
Sculpture made at the Botopasi residency
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Bearer - 43x18x12 cm - 2010
Sculpture made at the Botopasi residency
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Bathing in the Suriname river |
Suriname river in the morning
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Beach at the Suriname river |