ISA Art Gallery presents "Ritme." The concept of the Ritme exhibition is centered around the idea of rhythm and its various manifestations in art. Rhythm is a fundamental element of music, formed by a sequence of regular movements that create patterns and pulses within a given time frame. The exhibition explores the concept of rhythm, its connection to the natural world, and its impact on our emotions and spiritual well-being.
The exhibition's theme is particularly relevant to Ramadan, a time of spiritual reflection that creates a rhythm of time for daily meals and prayer for Muslims worldwide. The show's artworks reflect contemporary art's diversity, focusing on how artists use rhythm to create meaning and beauty.
The selected artists have curated their ability to capture the essence of rhythm in their works. The exhibition features the works of seven artists, including A. Sebastianus, Bandu Darmawan, Melisa Tan, Haiza Puti, Umi Dachlan, and Yogie Ginanjar. Each artist brings a unique perspective to the theme of rhythm with works that reflect their styles and creative visions.
The artworks in the exhibition are curated based on their exploration of time, space, patterns, and spirituality. The curation process focuses on artworks that showcase the various ways rhythm manifests in life to art. The exhibition presents various mediums, including painting, video art, and installation art.
The artworks in the exhibition are visually stunning and offer insights into how rhythm can create a more profound sense of meaning and connection. The artworks invite visitors to contemplate the power of rhythm in their lives and connect with the natural and spiritual world more profoundly.
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CURRENT EXHIBITION | SUA KUASA MATRA
ISA Art Gallery at Wisma 46
The SUA KUASA MATRA exhibition is ongoing at ISA Art Gallery located until May 9th, 2023.
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Throughout his career, Mujahidin Nurrahman has explored different themes in his artwork, including dreams, politics, spirituality, and religion. Since 2010, he has focused on religious issues, notably the global perception of Islam. One of the main features of Mujahidin's artwork is the use of paper cutting as a medium. His recent works showcase an increase in paper size and a decrease in the size of the intricate cuts, resulting in a systematic complexity that is rarely seen in contemporary art. He incorporates intricate Arabesque patterns into his paper-cutting technique, which has resulted in a distinctive style that sets him apart from other contemporary artists. A profound spiritual element is deeply rooted in his artistic expression, and his use of expressive colouring adds to the overall impact of his pieces. His attention to detail and dedication to his craft are apparent in his works, making them stand out and capture the viewer's attention.
In addition to paper cutting, Mujahidin uses a wide range of mediums to execute his ideas, including painting, video, photography, and combinations of various objects. Recently, he has been exploring installation art while utilizing hand-cut paper as a primary medium.
Mujahidin has been active in the Bandung art scene since 2003 but began his career as an artist in 2007 after completing his studies at the Printmaking studio, Faculty of Fine Art and Design of Bandung Institute of Technology.
Mujahidin’s work is still on display in our current exhibition, "Islamic Art 2023; RITME” at WTC 2 Ground Floor.
Hedwige Jacobs is an artist who works with everyday found objects, such as envelopes. She responds to the existing patterns on these objects in a fragmented manner, using tools like pens, pencils, ink, knives, and erasers. Each pattern is responded to differently, with Jacobs' imagination and experimentation with materials leading to different artistic forms both visually and in terms of meaning.
Her pieces raise essential questions about isolation, inertia, and desperation prevalent in modern societies. For instance, her work prompts the question: "For how long will envelopes be a method of communication?" She investigates how humans interact with each other and with their environments. The small, silhouetted figures in her work are drawn in black, blue, and red, inspired by the colors of a ballpoint pen. Jacobs depicts our social behaviours in various postures by focusing on the figures alone, without spatial context.
Hedwige Jacobs' work has been recognized and collected by several prestigious institutions. Her pieces are in the collection of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Netherlands Embassy in Singapore. Jacobs' work has been exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, TX, further cementing her reputation as a skilled and innovative artist.
Hedwige Jacobs’ works are still on display in our current exhibition, "SUA KUASA MATRA” in ISA Art Gallery at WISMA 46.
