Animals inspire the Thursday-Night-Feature of October 4^th, 2018

It is almost October, a month that marks several important moments. Most importantly to us here in Suriname, October is the month that marks the beginning of the new school year, but another important event this month is the celebration of World Animal Day on October 4^th. And since this day coincides with the date of the October Thursday-Night-Feature (TNF) at Readytex Art Gallery, it is more than appropriate that we, just like we did last year, dedicate our October TNF to animals. We will once again present the public with a beautiful exhibition.

The gallery will be filled with artworks that in one way or another, either directly or indirectly, have something to do with animals. And because many of our Surinamese visual artists do take their inspiration from the tropical wealth of flora and fauna in our country, there is more than enough material from which to put together this special selection in honor of World Animal Day. This theme is also especially appropriate considering the fact that Readytex and Readytex Art Gallery have long been great supporters of the good work done by the ‘Stichting Dierenbescherming Suriname’ (DBS). Most notably, Readytex and DBS have a special collaboration running since 2013, in which they produce a unique line of limited edition DBS T-shirts, of which the proceeds contribute to the fundraising efforts of DBS. Whereas the designs of the T-shirts were initially thought up by the Readytex and DBS team members, the design part has been transferred into the capable hands of the visual artists associated with Readytex Art Gallery, since 2017. This collaboration has already produced T-shirts flaunting designs by the artists Rinaldo Klas, Sri Irodikromo, Dhiradj Ramsamoedj and Kit-Ling Tjon Pian Gi.  And now, for the occasion of World Animal Day 2018, we will launch a new DBS T-shirt with a special design by Reinier Asmoredjo. On the TNF, Dr. Leontien Bansse-Issa, one of the veterinarians and chairwoman of the foundation, will give a short presentation. Among other things she will talk about the issue of wild animals that are being kept as pets.

On the TNF of October 4^th, guests will also have ample opportunity to enjoy all of the beautiful works of art that have been displayed throughout our gallery especially for this occasion and the rest of the month. The collection of works displayed on the ground floor of Readytex Art Gallery, was carefully selected in honor of World Animal Day by the creative team of the gallery. As usual all of the other spaces in the gallery show a mixed exhibition of artworks from all of the artists associated with Readytex Art Gallery.

For the TNF of Thursday October 4^th, the doors of Readytex Art Gallery will be opened from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

Everyone is welcome!