What the River Says | Remy Jungerman

In What the River Says, Surinamese artist Remy Jungerman explores the cultural and spiritual connections across the African diaspora. This exhibition marks a shift in his oeuvre, moving away from the rigid geometric patterns of his earlier work towards a more layered, intuitive approach. By combining textiles, kaolin clay, and wood, Jungerman crafts rhythmic, intricate compositions deeply rooted in his heritage, bridging Surinamese traditions with modernist influences. The exhibition is on view from 28 September to 10 October 2024 at Galerie Ron Mandos.

The use of kaolin—a material central to Winti spiritual practices—plays a defining role in the exhibition. Jungerman’s works, comprising panels and freestanding sculptures, employ this medium to foster a dialogue between ancestral rituals and contemporary art. What the River Says invites visitors into a singular visual and sensory journey where cultural memory and spiritual symbolism converge, reinforcing the ties between the Surinamese and African diaspora and global modernism.