 
BOTOPASI VILLAGE
ARTCEB is located in the center of Botopasi,
a village founded in 1895 in the inlands of
Suriname at the Suriname River. In 2010 there
were approximately 2000 inhabitants. There
are two small shops, a school and a church. The
village is only accessible by boat or airplane.
Along the riverside there are many similar
villages in the expansive habitation of the
Saramaccan population. All surrounding Botopasi
you’ll find natural beautiful scenery with
adventurous landscapes.
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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 2010 |
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, 2010 |
Studio 2010
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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 |