The 4th and final wave of WOI will be held this Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Bloo Art Space. Artists Cahyo Basuki Yopi, Citra Sasmita, Ibk Sindu Putra, and Dibal Ranuh will display their artworks to complete the puzzle-like Wall of Indonesia. After the open display session of this last wave, WOI will celebrate this series of events by having all 18 participants share their thoughts and feelings as Indonesian artists on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 4pm. The final opening reception at Bloo Art Space will follow.
Discover why Indonesia has significant impact in their artistry journey!
WOI (Wall of Indonesia) is a progressive art exhibition that also serves as a campaign by the artists to contribute to the identity discourse of Indonesian artists. With its dynamic settings, WOI would like to promote the development of Indonesian artists by offering a sharing platform where artists can trace the same common geographical backgrounds and exchange artistic responses beyond the technical aspect of their work.
What is an Indonesian artist?
This question has being considered many times in this globalized era where local essences are often sacrificed from the journey of an Indonesian artist. It becomes more perplexing given the fact that the Indonesian visual arts were built on the basis of western theory being taught in every formal art institution in Indonesia. Is it appropriate for an artist to bear a geographical title where the socioeconomic and political climates must be put into context to appreciate the work of art? Is it not enough for an artist to commit to personal values and honesty so that the artwork can be universal before the eyes of the world?
Living Wall is a white wall of Bloo Art Space that will gradually be filled with dozens, possibly hundreds, of artworks from the WOI artists. The WOI will show every step taken within this 2 month journey, from the artists’ studios all the way to the exhibition. The 1st wave, where the WOI will be opened, will feature empty walls of the gallery. There, the audiences will be part of the artworks display process that will be finalized by the Cata Odata curator team. WOI hopes to encourage a casual and spontaneous dialog between the artists and audiences.