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Glorious Celebration Amplaz Hadirkan Fashion Show Busana Muslim

2013-08-31T12:10:00.000+07:00

(Photo: Eka Wahyu)

Rangkaian gelaran Glorious Celebration yang diselenggarakan oleh manajemen Plaza Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta (Amplaz) selama dua hari (26&27/7/2013) berlangsung meriah. Kegiatan seperti Lomba Da’i Cilik, Riham Nasyid, hiburan musik Gambus & akustik, demo make up dan hijab, layanan tenda ta’jil, whirling dance (tari sufi), serta fashion show busana muslim diselenggarakan Amplaz dalam rangka menyambut libur Lebaran 2013.

Fashion show busana muslim yang digelar di lantai 2 Amplaz pada Sabtu (27/7) menampilkan koleksi busana muslim karya 10 perancang busana maupun tenant yang membuka gerainya di Amplaz. Bertema senada, Glorious Celebration, peragaan busana ini dimaksudkan untuk memberi panduan pada masyarakat mengenai trend busana muslim terkini sekaligus untuk memberikan pilihan outfit pada para pencinta busana muslim dalam merayakan hari kemenangan Idul Fitri 1434 H yang sudah semakin dekat.

Warna-warna cerah hingga natural mendominasi koleksi busana muslim karya para designer. Potongan yang simpel serta memberi kesan ringan dan dinamis sangat cocok untuk dikenakan oleh para remaja putri hingga wanita dewasa tanpa mengesampingkan kesan anggun yang sesuai untuk event-event religi seperti perayaan Lebaran. Gamis dan kaftan berbahan satin maupun sifon ringan dipadu hijab warna senada dengan potongan yang modern-simpel memberi kesan tidak ribet dan santai namun tetap terlihat elegan, mewah, dan feminin untuk acara-acara Lebaran.

Beberapa koleksi juga menampilkan eksplorasi batik tradisi untuk mengkreasi busana muslim yang dikombinasi dengan potongan modern dan kain sifon bermotif. Kesan batik tradisi pun menjadi lebih modern dan elegan. Desain busana berbahan yang ringan seperti sifon serta warna-warna teduh seperti putih, krem, abu, coklat dan juga beberapa warna remix yang dipadu dengan gaya yang simpel modern plus sedikit aksesoris nampaknya menjadi desain yang diminati untuk tahun ini.***(eka)

Hari I JFW Hadirkan Fashion Show Koleksi Busana Kasual

2013-08-31T11:48:00.000+07:00

Karya Iwan Amir pada Jogja Fashion Week (JFW) 2013. (Photo: Eka Wahyu)

Gelaran Jogja Fashion Week (JFW) 2013 hari pertama, Rabu (3/7/2013), menghadirkan koleksi fashion Parade Designer Casual di panggung catwalk. 18 designer dari berbagai kota masing-masing menampilkan 8 koleksi outfit terbarunya pada fashion show sesi ke-2 yang dimulai pukul 19.30 WIB.

Sesuai dengan tema kasual yang diangkat, para designer mengusung koleksi busana berkonsep ready to wear dengan menggunakan kain tradisional yang dipadu dengan potongan modern sehingga terlihat santai namun tetap anggun. Warna-warna cerah juga di eksplor untuk menciptakan kesan dinamis meskipun banyak juga yang tetap mengetengahkan ciri klasik dengan menggunakan warna hitam dan putih saja.

Iwan Amir dengan Badui’s Project-nya, misalnya, menampilkan koleksi Weirdorchid yang memadukan bahan etnik batik Tasik dengan warna-warna cerah cenderung mencolok dan potongan simpel. Koleksi busana designer asal Jakarta ini menggambarkan sosok wanita mandiri, berjiwa bebas, urban, dan cenderung maskulin.

(Photo: Eka Wahyu)

8 women outfit karya Albert Ferdy Sibarani dalam koleksi See Me bertema Chronologic banyak menggunakan aksesoris recycle pada busana berkonsep casual surealis yang ditampilkannya. Pengaplikasian warna gold yang dinetralisir dengan warna-warna aman memberi kesan berani namun tetap anggun. Design yang agak berbeda ditampilkan Fafa & Monique dengan Kata Boutique mereka.

Mengangkat tema Puzzle, kedua designer yang baru pertama kali mengikuti JFW ini banyak menggunakan limbah perca batik yang dipadu dengan kain sifon, brokat, dan beludru dengan sentuhan payet disana-sini. 6 gaun wanita dan dua men outfit tabrak warna ditampilkannya pada fashion show ini.

Terilhami dari indahnya kain jumputan khas Palembang, designer Wira Ika Sudjari menampilkan koleksi bertema Glamrock. Ika memadu padankan kain etnik jumputan Palembang dengan kain tenun dan bahan kulit dengan sentuhan sexy-glamor namun masih terkesan anggun dan nyaman dipakai untuk acara-acara semi formal.

Preview busana berbahan kain sarung yang akan dipakai di ajang Miss World 2013 di Bali nanti ditampilkan apik oleh Astradeco. Agatha Suparyanti dari Astradeco mengharapkan ajang internasional tersebut dapat mengangkat kain sarung khas Bali ke level internasional.

Sementara itu Canting Wira dengan tema Matrix menghadirkan koleksi busana dengan bahan kain batik khas Jawa Timur yang telah dimodifikasi motifnya untuk menampilkan kesan dinamis. Design baju era 60-an yang simpel menambah kesan dinamis yang ingin ditampilkan.

Designer Irma Devina menghadirkan tema Reverso dalam koleksi Ophium yang ditampilkannya. Kombinasi design modern dengan warna-warna retro jaman dulu menghasilkan suasana retro klasik dalam karya-karyanya.

Penampilan cukup mengesankan diusung oleh Adith Hendart dalam koleksi busana Provocateur 1968. Mengambil tema Born Free, Adith menampilkan preview koleksi musim hujan yang bekerjasama dengan brand Luis Vuiton dalam penggunaan material bahan. Design era 70-an yang dipadu dengan bahan warna hitam yang juga dipakai oleh Luis Vuiton dalam koleksi terbarunya dan tambahan bahan dari bulu angsa menjadikan koleksi busana ini tampak anggun, elegan, dan mewah.

Secara keseluruhan tema kasual yang ditampilkan pada fashion show sesi 2 gelaran JFW hari pertama ini sangat beragam sesuai dengan kreatifitas para designer. Penggunaan material etnik yang merupakan salah satu fokus penyelenggaraan JFW 2013 juga dapat diterapkan oleh para designer.***(eka)

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2012-05-23T22:32:00.002+07:00

Kinci, Roby’s Imagination of Dreams

5/20/2012 - Eka Wahyu

“Saturnus”, pencil on paper.

A young talented graphic designer Roby Dwi Antono recently displays his 20 artworks in Tirana House & Artspace at Jalan Suryodiningratan No. 55, Yogyakarta. Roby (b. 1990), Ambarawa-born artist which now live in Yogyakarta as an illustrator, exhibits his drawing and painting in a visual art exhibition titled Imajinasi (Imagination) until May 30, 2012.

According to Roby, the theme Imagination has came out from his conversation with a friend about their childhood dreams. Within an imagination surely lies a strong ambition to make it come true. Such spirit obviously could be felt in this Roby’s debut solo exhibition.

“We cannot limit whatever we will do in the future, we should never afraid to have dreams. If you can dream it, you can do it,” Roby said.

By the exhibition, he wants to share the beauty of children’s imaginations through Kinci, the rabbit character in his works, so that we will always keep our dreams alive. He has made some researches with his friends as the subjects to find out their childhood dreams. Randomly, he sort and chose dreams that were considered interesting and imaginative to put them in his artworks, combining them with his own imaginations.

“As we gets older, our ambition to accomplish our childhood dream collide with fear of failure. While a great idea sometimes comes from impossible imagination. So, free your imagination,” Roby added.

The rabbit character, Kinci, is the main character all this time Roby uses in his works which picture imagination of something like western fairy tales or ‘Alice in Wonderland’-like world. According to him, Kinci symbolizes the sensitivity to beauty, coziness and mystery, just like art itself. Although sometimes it looks dumb, it is indeed a cute animal. It hates violence, criticism, untidiness and filthiness. He also admitted that Kinci is like himself or his alter ego and he wants everyone to know him from this rabbit character.

Roby and his works.

Influenced by those of world artists like Mark Ryden, Marion Peck, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Ray Caesar, Jana Brike, and Dilka Bear, his artworks belong to surrealism while his family, friends, educational background, daily realities and his childhood are of his inspirations in the process of creation. Presenting mostly pencil drawing on paper works, and one acrylic painting titled ‘Pilu Lalu’, Roby wants to communicate his ideas through the intensity of thickness made by his pencil strokes.

In each of his work he always put empty space in purpose. He said that empty space can make his subject as the main focus. It helps the audience to understand the message although in nature surrealism is hard to understand. Empty space in an artwork, according to Roby, is like air with what the subject within the artwork “breathe”.

Meanwhile, Tirana House & Artspace manager Nunuk Ambarwati said that she was very excited to see Roby’s artworks for the first time. According to her, Roby’s works are really refreshing and could become a new ‘idol’ in today’s art scene.

“When we look at Roby’s works, it feels like we are inside them, closely feeling their attractiveness, happiness, sadness and even tragedy. It is like we are entering a dream world. And every mystery is made to make everyone freely contemplate and draw their own conclusions from what they see,” she admitted.

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For more information about the exhibition please contact:

Tirana House & Artspace

Jalan Suryodiningratan No. 55, Yogyakarta

Phone: +62 81 8277073 (Nunuk Ambarwati)

Email: tiranahouse@yahoo.com

Published in JogjaPages.com on May 2012

2011-01-14T00:09:00.000+07:00

Ngayogjazz 2011, When Togetherness Expressed in Jazzy Style

1/14/2011 - Eka Wahyu

The most awaited jazz performance event, the Ngayogjazz, is finally ready to roll after being postponed for about 2 months from the first schedule. Ngayogjazz 2011will be held on Saturday, January 15, raising a theme expressing the togetherness of the Javanese people, “Mangan Ora Mangan….Ngejazz”.

“Finally the fourth Ngayogjazz can be held after being postponed because of Mt. Merapi`s eruption. It should have been presented in November 30, 2010,” said the Event’s Director, Djaduk Ferianto, on Thursday (1/13).

As always, according to him, the theme of the Ngayogjazz representing the Javanese old saying and characteristics of the people and twist it to suit the jazz spirit. This year the Ngayogjazz is holding the theme, “Mangan Ora Mangan…Ngejazz”, a twist from a famous saying of the Javanese people, “Mangan Ora Mangan Ngumpul” (Whether we eat or not it doesn’t matter, as long as we are together). This old saying describes the gregarious behavior of Javanese people. And as jazz also holds chemistry and togetherness in its form, the theme suits perfectly to represent the Ngayogjazz 2011. And this is how it becomes: “Mangan Ora Mangan….Ngejazz” – “Eat or not, as long as we’re jazzing”. This theme were also inspired by the eruption of Mt. Merapi where people in Yogyakarta gathered and helped refugees by making meals wrapped in paper after the disaster.

Djaduk said that by the theme, the organizers want to show that solidarity can be realized without boundaries or material matter such as food or money. And that certainly applies to jazz, the music that can always find its spontaneity, being interactive, expressive and friendly.

“There are no boundaries in jazz. Jazz can always be played by anyone, everywhere, with all kinds of instruments. And it`s for whoever, whenever, whatever the music instruments and even in any condition, because jazz was born in a social condition which was responded to by music playing. So bringing jazz into the traditional people is not impossible at all, since they have the similarity of concept after all,” Djaduk explained.

Aji Wartono, the Event’s Creative Board member, said that there will be a launching of a compilation album from the Jogjakarta Jazz Community titled “Sesarengan” (Together/ Togetherness) and Jazz Photo Festival along with the presentation of Ngayogjazz 2011.

“Three stages, Siter, Srompet, and Tambur are set to hold these artists. Some purely traditional music is set to join them too, along with the poem reading in jazz arrangement,” he added to the press (1/13).

If the previous Ngayogjazz in 2009 was brought at Pasar Seni Gabusan Bantul, Yogyakarta, this time it will be held at another cool country side venue, Pelataran Djoko Pekik, Desa Sembungan, Kasihan-Bantul, Yogyakarta from 2 PM until midnight and will be enliven by a shining lineup, featuring ESQI:EF a.k.a Syaharani and the Queenfireworks, Glenn Fredly, Iga Mawarni, Chaseiro (Chandra Darusman and friends), simakDialog, Gugun Blues Shelter, Tohpati Bertiga, Sujud Kendang & Traditional Performances, Jazz Community in Jogjakarta, Bali, and Semarang.

“One thing for sure, there will be magic created when jazz got presented in a very different place like this. It’s something that should not be missed! Are you ready? Let’s pack your bag and experience the mystical and magical jazz spirit courtesy of Ngayogjazz 2011!” he shouted.

Published in JogjaPages.com on January 14, 2011.

2011-01-06T23:42:00.000+07:00

Jogja Broadway Show 2011

1/06/2011 - Eka Wahyu

Entering the New Year, the Garasi Enterprise will present a new concept of performing art titled "Jogja Broadway Show", on 6th to 16th January , 2011 starts at 4 PM of local time and take place at the Societet Building, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta (TBY), jalan Sriwedani No. 1 Yogyakarta. This musical theater performance brought together the performing arts with tourism in ‘Broadway’ style to popularize the performing arts and tourism in Yogyakarta.

“Yogyakarta as a city of arts and tourism actually only have a few regular theatrical performances. For this reason, we had the idea to hold a new concept of performance in ‘Broadway’ style, which can be an alternative entertainment for the tourists visiting Yogyakarta. This could become a new tourism icon for the city," said Kusworo Bayu Aji, the Executive Producer of the Garasi Enterprise, to the press (4 / 1).

Aji explained that Jogja Broadway show is planned to become an annual event which will be held every major public holiday around May to June and December to January. The event is also a part of the “Yogyakarta Aman - Yogyakarta Safe” campaign, a movement to promote Yogyakarta tourism industry after the eruption of Merapi.

This first “Jogja Broadway Show” will performing a play entitled “Pangeran Bintang dan Putri Embun - the Star Prince and the Dew Princess” which includes various artists from theater actors and actresses, mime artists, musicians and other local artists as players. The event will be a mix of a modern and imaginative performance combining theater, dance, music and fine arts into one elaborate piece of art. There will also be Artists Merchandising exhibitions and a traditional performance called “Teriakkan Tradisimu! - Shout Aloud Your Traditions!” at the lobby of the Societet Building right before the play begin.

For reservation and booking (35.000 IDR per person and special rates for those who do group bookings), complete schedule and other information about the performance please contact:

Garasi Enterprise
Jl. Bugisan Selatan 36 A Tegalkenongo Yogyakarta, 55181
www.teatergarasi.org or www.jogjabroadway.com.

Executive Producer
Kusworo Bayu Aji (Aji) Ph: 0818.466.18

Marketing Manager
Ratri Kartika Sari (Ratri) Ph: 08157.9696.15

email: jogja.broadway@gmail.com or garasi@teatergarasi.com.

Published in JogjaPages.com on January 6, 2010.

2010-12-31T23:30:00.000+07:00

New Year’s Eve with Daniel Sahuleka at Sheraton Yogyakarta

12/31/2010 - Eka Wahyu

(© Eka Wahyu)

With his hits Don't Sleep Away This Night and You Make My World So Colourful, the world famous Indonesian-born Dutch singer Daniel Sahuleka will live up the New Years eve party in Jogjakarta. Titled Recovery of Merapi, the concert will be held in Mataram Grand Ballroom Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa tonight (31/12) starts at 8 PM of local time. About 10 songs and hits like I Adore You, If I Didn't, and Tiada Lagi Cinta will be performed to welcome the new year.

Through this charity concert the Sheraton and Daniel's management will also try to gain fund to help the victims of Merapi eruption by selling merchands, DVDs from Daniel's Accoustic Live Concert at Holland album, and also an auction, an accoustic guitar signed by Daniel Sahuleka will be offered to public. According to Johnny William Maukar, Daniel's manager, at first the concept of this concert was a New Year's Eve party, an entertainment performance party but after the Merapi eruption the concept changed to Recovery of Merapi, a charity performance to gain fund. In addition, concerning to the eruption, Daniel said that he is very glad to come back to Jogjakarta and he want to express his sympaty to the victims of the eruption and try to help through this concert. "I'm glad to see you again and I will not afraid to visit Jogjakarta even if there were a great eruption recently," he said to the press (30/12). The fund gained will be donated directly by Daniel and staff of Sheraton Mustika to the victims at Kinahrejo on Sunday, January 2.

The performance itself, which bring Experience the Music-A Charity Concert with Daniel Sahuleka as a theme, will also featuring Rock Steady band and DJ Hasnan to cheer up the audiences. About 800 entrance tickets; Rp. 250.000 for festival A class, Rp. 350.000 for festival B class, and Rp. 500.000 for VIP - dinner included, are available at ticket box: Gramedia Bookstore, Disc Tarra, Dixie restaurant, and via online at www.ibudibjo.com or reserve directly to Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa at 0274-488588 ext. 7408 or via email at info@sheraton.com.

About Daniel Sahuleka

The internationally acclaimed singer songwriter Daniel Sahuleka is truly immortal. Daniel, the Indonesia-born Dutch, has stated composing his first records with his legendary songs “Don’t Sleep Away This Night” and “You Make My World So Colourful” which became a huge hit around the world. It is going to be a dream come true to see Daniel Sahuleka live on stage. His sweet , sentimental and beautiful compositions and voice, will bring the audience into a place where harmony and peace fills their senses.

Published in JogjaPages.com on Dec. 31, 2010.

2010-06-20T23:15:00.000+07:00

Art Exhibition Coloring a Century of Muhammadiyah

6/20/2010 - Eka Wahyu

Commemorating ‘1 Abad Muktamar Muhammadiyah 2010 – A Century of Muhammadiyah Organization Congress’, a group of artists will held an Islamic visual art exhibition titled ‘Seni Rupa Islam – Islamic Visual Arts’. This exhibition will take place at two venues, the Student Center of Jogjakarta Muhammadiyah University (July 2 - 9) and at Posnya Seni Godod (July 1 - 16).

According to Godod Sutejo, one of the artists, the exhibition will display paintings and sculptures from about 30 wellknown artists from Jogjakarta and surroundings such as Syaiful Adnan, Edy Sunarso, Amry Yahya, Nasirun, Syahrizal Koto, Tulus Warsito, and Agus Kamal. By the exhibition, the artists would like to express their gratitude to Muhammadiyah for supporting them all the time and for Islamic culture for being inspiration of their life and works.

“Islam, especially Muhammadiyah as one of two biggest moslem organizations in Indonesia have a great contribution in developing visual arts in Indonesia. Calligraphy art, for example, have spread out for centuries in Indonesia and inspired so many artists in their works”, said Syaiful Adnan, the head of the committee for this exhibition. This event is a side event in occasion of the 46th Congress of Muhammadiyah in Jogjakarta from July 3 – 8, 2010.

For more information, please contact:
Posnya Seni Godod
Jl. Suryodiningratan, MJ II/ 641, Jogjakarta, phone 0274-370213
Contact Person:
Godod Sutejo: 0811268589
Syaiful Adnan: 08132885037
Hamzah: 0818461849

Published in JogjaPages.com on June 20, 2010.

2010-06-17T22:06:00.000+07:00

Kebon’s Hand-Painted Batik Revive after the Quake

6/17/2010 - Eka Wahyu

(© Eka Wahyu)

Kebon Village in Bayat, Klaten, Central Java, is one of the centers of traditional batik painters that use natural dye. Before the earthquake shook Jogjakarta and Central Java in 2006, some of this village’s batik painters were laborers in famous batik enterprises in Jogjakarta and Solo. However, after the earthquake, most of them returned to their village and worked only when there were orders from wholesalers.

Recognizing the potential of Kebon Village, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with the support of Java Reconstrustion Fund (JRF), currently extends assistances to the 5 groups in hand-painted batik sector, which consisted of 169 batik painters through a recovery for micro and small enterprises program that have been ran for 4 years since the earthquake.

(© Eka Wahyu)

Before the assistance program, the traditional batik painters from Kebon Village only knew how to paint batik without knowing how to process it further to make a finished batik fabric that priced much higher in the market than the one that not finished yet. The coloring and nglorot-how to remove the wax – process were new to them, and so the natural dye method. IOM assistants also introduced many new batik patterns. Dalmini, one of batik painters, said that the assistance program gave advantages to the villagers, especially information about batik process, management, and marketing. “It’s also increasing our income and we did not need to buy jarik-batik cloth- anymore since we can make it ourselves,” said Suminah, another batik maker, happily.

Along with the group continuous training and strengthening, these batik painters had developed their dreams and resolutions to grow and evolve by utilizing their skills and their surrounding environtment of natural woodland used as natural dye. They start to develop their ability in coloring batiks with natural dye and create new batik patterns. To continue the community economic and livelihood recovery after the IOM’s assistance program, which will end in 2011, a full support from local government is needed, especially in marketing, promoting, and providing financial capital.

For more information about this traditional batik village, please contact:
Batik Tulis Kebon Indah Group
Email: batik_kebon@yahoo.com
Ibu Dalmini: 0857 256 91539 (Bahasa Indonesia only)
Ibu Sri Windarti: 0813 926 04708 (Bahasa Indonesia only)

Published in Jogjapages.com on June 17, 2010.

2010-06-15T22:50:00.000+07:00

Mexico and Indonesia Look at Each Other Through Lenses

6/15/2010 - Eka Wahyu

This June, The Embassy of Mexico in Indonesia promotes third dialogue of Mexican and Indonesian artists. As part of the International Women's Day commemoration, the Embassy of Mexico and Ministry of Culture and Tourism join their efforts to display a dialogue between women photographers from both countries.

Photographers Marcela Taboada from Mexico and Desiree Harahap from Indonesia gather in 'Saling Menatap [Looking at Each Other]' Photographs Exhibition held at Jogja Gallery, Jl. Pekapalan No 7, Alun-Alun Utara, Yogyakarta, from June 14 to June 27, 2010 and display about 70 photographs of their works.

Marcela Taboada, from Mexico received a scholarship from the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and for two months she traveled to Java, Sumatra and Bali, where, as she said, "began to photograph Indonesia with her soul". The people, their culture and traditions, their religion, daily activities, in towns and villages, were captured as the real beauty and exotism of Indonesia through her camera.

Meanwhile, Desiree Harahap received a scholarship from the Ministry of Culture of Mexico in 2009. For six months, she traveled several cities in Mexican States from Mexico City to Oaxaca, Chiapas and Jalisco. The journey opened her eyes to new perspectives about life, and challenged her curiosity and passion to capture the real essence of such celebrative heritage through her lenses. She was overwhelmed by the fascination of Mexico's cultural dynamics and acute uniqueness in each place she visited and the people she met along the way. As Melba Pria, the Ambassador of Mexico for Indonesia at her opening speech (14/6) said, “A picture says a thousand words”.

This exhibition has been made possible in Indonesia by the generous support of the Government of Mexico, the Indonesian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Jogja Gallery. The exhibition will also have tour to several cities in Indonesia as well in Mexico.

For more information about this event contact:
Jogja Gallery
Phone: +62 274 419999, 412021, 7161188
Email: info@jogja-gallery.com.
www.jogja-gallery.com.

Published in JogjaPages.com on June 15, 2010.

2010-06-14T22:22:00.000+07:00

The History of International Graphic Works at Sangkring Art Space Jogjakarta

6/14/2010 - Eka Wahyu

Enjoying two of George Segal's works (Copyright: Eka Wahyu)

On the occasion of the celebrations for the Italian National Day (June 2nd), the Embassy of Italy to Indonesia and the Italian Institute of Culture Jakarta, with the support of the Italian Trade Commission and Biasa Artspace, present to the Indonesian public the graphic art exhibition: “THE DOUBLEFOLD DREAM OF ART: 2RC BETWEEN THE ARTIST AND ARTIFICER - AN ALL ITALIAN EXPERIENCE”, curated by art critic Prof. Achille Bonito Oliva.

Different works were displayed at three separate art spaces: the Italian and International historical artists were presented at Galeri Nasional Indonesia; the Avanguardia at Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, the American and British artists at Sangkring Art Space, for a total of 145 graphic works - etchings, aquatints, lithographs, embossings - and 8 copper plates.

A full idea of 2RC collection could therefore be achieved only by visiting the three sections of the exhibition, which presents the significant results of a successful encounter between great masters of contemporary art and Italian excellence in engraving and printing. “The collection is a crossover of the Contemporary Art History from the 60's until today. It represents an international panorama, for presence and quality, which is reliable to the artistic creation of the second half of the XX century to now days. An all Italian creative tradition”, said Achille Bonito Oliva, the curator.

The exhibition is an itinerant art project aimed at sharing, in terms of visual and printmaking experience, the research undertaken since the 60’s by the printing House 2RC, owned by Valter and Eleonora Rossi and based in Rome. In 1959, Valter and Eleonora Rossi opened the 2RC print Atelier in Rome, with the intention to demonstrate that graphic art is at the same level of painting and sculpture and not extension of these. The objective is the one to create a technical-artistic laboratory able to develop new graphic techniques, which allow the artists to create freely the graphic art.

The creation of large etching presses of extraordinary power, designed by Valter Rossi himself and all the equipment that was subsequently necessary allows the realization of large format etchings of absolute graphic autonomy that attracted to 2RC artists such as Lucio Fontana, Francis Bacon, Alberto Burri, Henry Moore, Enzo Cucchi, Sam Francis and many others who are among the major representives of the great Western abstract and informal avanguardes of the XXth century.

In the words of Achille Bonito Oliva: “The collection is a voyage through the history of contemporary art from the 1960s until today, going beyond any limits of generation and poetic expression. It represents a complete panorama, in its breadth of quality and participation, incorporating the creative traditions associated to Italy. It reveals the capacity of the artisan to elevate his role as artificer and producer of an art project with a greater benefit than the initial concept. The collaboration is a four-handed labour, devised between the artist and the producer, between concept and execution”.

Since 2007, the exhibition has traveled Europe (Tirana, Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Belgrade), America (Chicago, Indianapolis, and San Francisco) and Asia. In 2009, the exhibition has been on display in Beijing (Central Academy of Fine Arts), Shenyang (Luxun Academy of Fine Arts) and Seoul (Museum of Art, until April 2010).

In Jogjakarta, the exhibition displays graphic art works of the American and British artists (Francis Bacon, Sam Francis, Helen Frankenthaler, Nancy Graves, Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, Victor Pasmore, George Segal, and Graham Sutherland) at Sangkring Art Space, Nitiprayan RT 1 RW 20 No. 88, Ngestiharjo, Kasihan, Bantul.

For further information, please contact:
Mrs. Jenni, Sangkring Art Space, Jogjakarta – tel. 0274-381032
Mrs. Dian Fitriani, Italian Institute of Culture, Jakarta - tel. 021-3927531/2
Mrs. Sinta Maroe, Biasa ArtSpace, Bali - tel. 081 23947142

Published in JogjaPages.com on June 14, 2010.

2010-05-19T21:50:00.000+07:00

A Journey to Classical Music through Harp and Saxophone Recital

5/19/2010 - Eka Wahyu

(Copyright: Eka Wahyu)

It was a ‘journey’ which brought by Lavinia Meijer & Aurelia Saxophone Quartet to the audiences in a stunning concert on last Wednesday night (18/5). Performing not less than seven compositions from 1903’s up to now, Lavinia Meijer & Aurelia Saxophone Quartet amazed the audiences that crowded up the auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine of Gadjah Mada University, Jogjakarta. To satisfy the audiences that did not leave the concert even after the show end, both Lavinia Meijer and Aurelia Saxophone Quartet finally played five other compositions in solo and ensemble performances.

Lavinia Meijer, a well-known Dutch harpist of Korean descent, was so fascinating at the show. With the work of "Danses - Dance Sacrée & Danse Profane" by Debussy in 1903, and solo harp arrangement from Jacques Ibert, "Six Pieces", as well as some other compositions, Meijer showed her skilful techniques as a musician at her age of 27 years old. In her hands, harp became an expressive-alive instrument and capable of stirring the emotion of the audiences.

Aurelia Saxophone Quartet was also fascinating. ASQ was formed in Rome in 1982 by Johan van der Linden (soprano), Niels Bijl (Alto), Arno Bornkamp (tenor), and Willem van Merwijk (baritone). They lifted up the ambience of the recital with a dynamic and energetic performance, and at the same time, also so gentle and romantic. Playing the saxophone quartet composition "Petit Quatuor" from the composer Jean Francaix (1935), in addition to other compositions which performed together with Lavinia Meijer, they appeared attractively. This professional saxophone ensemble has performed at various theaters across countries.

A special composition arranged by Sprott Wullur, an Indonesian composer that now settled in Holland, to celebrate the birthday of the Erasmus Huis, titled "HUT Erasmushuis", also played in the concert which was held by Erasmus Huis, Karta Pustaka, and the Faculty of Medicine of Gadjah Mada University. Overall, the concert which lasted approximately for two hours was very satisfying. The audiences were invited to a nostalgic musical journey through a recital of classical music by the Dutch ensemble.

Published in JogjaPages.com on May 19, 2010.

2007-07-06T23:17:00.001+07:00

PHOTOGRAPHER LIFE

A Day in the Life
A photographer takes pictures of people, places, objects, and events and tries to artistically capture and evoke a mood, feeling, or drama surrounding a particular subject. Photography is both an artistic and technical job with which one can present his or her technical proficiency as well as beautifully composed images. A photographer uses his camera much the way an artist uses his brush, as a tool to capture his unique perspective of the world around him. The famous photographer Ansel Adams popularized the genre of landscape photography as art through his pictures of Yosemite. Alfred Steiglitz recorded the charm of the drama of the modern world around him in great photos such as “The Steerage” and also earned fame for his series of portraits of Georgia O’Keeffe. Cartier-Bresson’s subject was the city itself. A photographer must practice extensively in order to master the technical knowledge of light, camera settings, lenses, film, and filters and apply this knowledge creatively. Photographers use a wide variety of lenses and filters designed for close-up, mid-range or long distance photography. Some photographers do their own developing and printing, especially “art” photographers, but many hand their film over to their employer or a commercial lab for processing. More than half of all photographers are self-employed and most specialize in commercial or portrait photography or photojournalism. Commercial photography involves taking pictures of merchandise, buildings, machinery, fashions, livestock, and groups of people to be used in advertisements, marketing reports, brochures, catalogs, and postcards. Editorial photographers work for magazines, newspapers, and sometimes book publishers (for covers); industrial photographers’ work is usually used in reports and to evaluate machinery or products used. Forensic photographers travel with police to crime scenes to photograph evidence; portrait photographers work either in their own studios or on location, taking pictures of individuals, families, and small groups. Some photographers specialize in special events such as wedding, awards ceremonies, etc. Photojournalists often face significant danger in attempting to take pictures of newsworthy events, people, places, and things for newspapers, journals, and magazines. Some photojournalists also work in the field of educational photography, preparing slides and film strips for use in the classroom. Still others become aerial photographers, taking photos from airplanes for industrial, scientific, military, or journalistic purposes. Scientific and biological photographers provide images for science publications, research reports, and textbooks. Archaeological photographers take pictures of finds in situ. Finish photographers photograph horse races as the animals cross the finish line. Motion picture photographers film movies, commercials and television programs. Photographers work long and irregular hours and sometimes have to be available on short notice. They must be able to work under the pressure of tight deadlines. Self-employed photographers enjoy a more flexible and relaxed schedule but must devote a significant amount of time marketing themselves and expanding their client list.

Paying Your Dues
Skill, creativity, training, and determination are the keys to success in this profession. No formal education is necessary, but for the photographer who intends to specialize in areas such as scientific or industrial photography, a college degree in the area of specialty is recommended. Photojournalists are often expected to have some background in journalism. Photographers need to have good manual dexterity, and good color vision and eyesight. They must also possess certain personal traits such as artistic sensibility, creativity, and reliability; and enjoy working with detail. They should have an appreciation of light and shadow, an eye for form and line, and a distinctive and creative approach to photographs. Because success in this field is closely tied to experience and exposure, aspiring photographers are advised to serve internships or apprenticeships with experienced photographers to acquire broad technical knowledge of the field and the practical experience that comes with handling many different kinds of cameras and equipment. Apprentices are trained in darkroom techniques, lighting and background, and the use and setup of camera equipment. Those who are interested in setting up their own studios should prepare by taking business and marketing courses and some public relations courses to be able to sell their skills and increase clientele.

Associated Careers
Photographers who grow tired of the business or wish to hold a more steady job as well as being photographers can use their skills as graphic artists or in the art departments of publishers, magazines, newspapers, or advertising agencies. Becoming developers is another option for those photographers seeking to expand operations. Some teach photography. With additional training, photographers can become cameramen.