Maikel Deekman

Maikel Deekman is a Surinamese artist who has made a significant impact in the Netherlands after graduating from the 'Onstabiele Media' program in 2021. He recently completed a three-month 'Artist in Residence' program at Tembe Art Studio, where he collaborated with local communities to create an artwork celebrating 'pangi' as an important cultural heritage. His work emphasizes the preservation of culture as an integral part of identity.