Hatutamelen

Hatutamelen has developed himself working in multiple disciplines, creating woodcarvings, tifas (Moluccan drums), as well as linoleum prints, paintings, and sculptures. Taking inspiration from Moluccan symbols and motives, his practice and artistry are fueled by spiritualism, and while working on his art he is often led by his intuition. Through a creative process inspired by his love and fascination for woodworking he creates present-day interpretations - rather than exact copies - of traditional Moluccan objects and symbolism. Exhibitions and events: • Juli 2024 | Voor Handen | Festival Hongerige Wolf Collab with Jessica Manuhutu, outside sculpture created with natural materials from the direct surroundings. • Oktober 2023 | Mena Nanala | Westelijk handelsterrein, Rotterdam Exhibiting artist with reliefpaintings, group exhibition of 16 artists with Moluccan roots, curated by Molukkers aan de Maas & AMI. The theme Mena Nanala, loosely translated as “a view on the Future”. • September 2023 | Stimuleringsfonds Creative industrie | Selected to recieve a National funding from the Talent development program. • November 2022 | When Things are Beings | Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Group exhibition of 24 Artists and designers. Hatutamelen’s woodcarved sculpture “Salawaku, Active Protection through Compassion” was purchased by Stedelijk Museum as part of the biannual Municipal Art Acquisitions with support of the City of Amsterdam. • Oktober 2021 | AMI MAHAI | Bomencentrum | Baarn Exhibiting artist with reliefpaintings, linoprints and woodcarved sculptures as part of the group exhibition to raise awareness about the Moluccan identity. • April 2021 | Ikat Wisselexpositie | Museum Maluku | Den Haag | Exhibiting artist as part of the Art Collective AMI • March 2021 | Beta Disini, Live broadcast | Museum Maluku | Den Haag | Exhibiting artist with sculpture • October 2018 | AMI event | Metaal Kathedraal | Utrecht Exhibiting artist as part of the Art Collective AMI