Encounter Catalog

E N C O U N T E RA G R O U P E X H I B I T I O N

ART HABITAT

Bonggal HutagalungFauziana

Muhammad VilhamyRega Ayundya Putri

Sarita IbnoeSiddharta Kandahdjaja

C U R AT O R I A L E S S A Y

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A Chance Encounter

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Essay byStevanus Rionaldo

One of poetic thing that can happen in a social interaction is when we have a chance encounter with someone we know. At that moment, we find a familiar face among strangers in the crowd. When that happens, it occurs as if we come out from alienating condition to a familiar one. And then, what happen after that? It depends on the circumstances. This chance encounter can continue to a deeper conversation or a mere greet exchange and each one return to their business.

This exhibition features six young artists: Bonggal Hutagalung, Fauziana, Muhammad Vilhamy, Rega Ayundya Putri, Sarita Ibnoe, dan Siddharta Kandahdjaja. Each artist embraces strategies that provide a certain condition so that the audiences encounter something outside him/herself. That thing could be something familiar, strange, or maybe both.

Through his works, Bonggal Hutagalung proposes his unique vision about how a work of art should be. Unlike common expectation about pottery, his works do not have smooth surface. Instead, we will find wavy surface on them caused by his decision to employ finger pinching technique to build his works. He intentionally left the rough feel but somewhat fun in his works and it correlates strongly with his conceptual framework. He likes to play with visual puns and he incorporates them in his body of work. Bonggal also put some found objects as additional element, unexpectedly, such as Monosodium Glutamate in the work titled That Thing.

Similar to Bonggal who uses ceramic as the medium, Fauziana also use ceramic as her main medium. At a glance, especially from a distance, her work looks like a shelf that we usually see in a woodworker’s workshop. However, if we inspect it closer, the tools contained in that shelf are made from clay. The work titled Lain Dulu, Lain Sekarang (or roughly translated as The Difference between Then and Now) consists of various obcjects that resemble tools like handsaw, screwdriver, clamp, drill, etc., all are in white. The objects are created by pouring semi-liquid clay dough into a cast (of the object) and heating it inside a kiln to harden it. The fragile objects contrasted to a dark brown wooden shelf are echoing the irony of the work itself.

Taking inspiration from his childhood memories, Muhammad Vilhamy presents sixteen series of etchings titled Tekanan Batinku or translated as My Inner Burden. It consists of 16 frames stacked in diamond shape. Each frame consist an etching print of words or images that are taken from his childhood, such as lullaby lyrics or naive child drawing. There are similar

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features that link one work and another in this series, which is a naked brick wall image as background for all of them. He challenges his own childhood memories as something restrictive but necessary to define his identity.

In her work, Rega Ayundya Putri presents abstract forms that slightly resemble human figures in absurd gestures. It consists of ten frames, each has 30 x 30 cm for its dimension. Rega uses colorful wax clay to build every figure on a flat glass surface and put another layer of glass on top of it. Then, she adds some drawings using white and black marker on the outer side of the glass. She titles the work Daydream Believer, and it intrinsically connects to how she comes up with the image. She has some sketchbooks that collect her drawings made whenever she feels angry, sad, happy, or any other mixtures of emotion that occur in her life events and she takes the drawings as reference. Therefore, her work is an attempt to understand the emotional life event itself, how it affect her feelings and how she able to overcome the feeling.

Sarita Ibnoe’s installation is her way to connect her past, present and future. This work titled Teruntuk Pasangan Ibnoe or translated as Dearest Ibnoe Couple consists of drawings, photography, and a couple of old chairs. The drawings are arranged in such way that resembles photography arrangement we found in living room inside a house. The two old chairs face the drawing arrangement and audiences are invited to sit there to contemplate how we see human life as something fragile we need a set of artifact to remind ourselves about our past and future.

Siddharta Kandahdjaja has a mission to build his own world based on his imagination. By employing screen print technique on canvas, he composes multiple colorful hexagonal forms that resemble a network of single cell creatures. Ultimus Regisolium, the title of the work, is an early phase of his journey to build his own world.

So, what will we do after this chance encounter?

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A R T W O R K S

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Bonggal Hutagalung

Comme Un Enfant

Stoneware, 1180 °C48 x 35 x 35 cm

2013

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Bonggal Hutagalung

Renegades of Funk

Stoneware, Engobed, Marker, 1180 °C46 x 40 x 40 cm

2013

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Bonggal Hutagalung

Mofo No. 5

Stoneware, Glazed, 1180 °C48 x 32 x 32 cm

2013

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Bonggal Hutagalung

That Thing

Stoneware, Glazed, Engobed, Decal, MSG, 1180 °C44 x 38 x 35 cm

2013

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Fauziana

Lain Dulu, Lain Sekarang

Bone China Paperclay on Wood Panel, Casted, 1250°C305cm x 150 cm

2012

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Muhammad Vilhamy

Tekanan Batinku

2 Colors etching pressed on Montval paper 300 gsm28,5 x 26 cm (16 pieces)

2014

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Rega Ayundya Putri

Daydream Believer

Clay dan marker on glass30 x 30 cm (10 pieces)

2013

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Sarita Ibnoe

Teruntuk Pasangan Ibnoe

Drawing, photography, and objects260 x 220 x 300 cm

2014

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Siddhartha Kandahdjaja

Ultimus Regisolium

Screen Print Ink on canvas133 x 125 cm

2014

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C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E

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Bonggal Hutagalung

Born July 28th, 1988. Jogjakarta, Indonesia.Lives and work in Bandung, Indonesia

Education

2006 - 2012Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Bandung, Indonesia.Bachelor of Fine Arts – Faculty of Arts and Design,Department of Fine Arts : Ceramic

Solo Exhibition

2013 Bandung Contemporary : Pottrippin’, Galeri Hidayat, Bandung, Indonesia

Selected Group Exhibitions

2014 Encounter, Awanama Art Habitat, Jakarta Pemuda Setempat #3: Pecundang Malam Minggu, Platform3, Bandung2013 Cataclysm, Swoon Gallery, Bali Subject Matter: A Locus Of Collectivism, Art:1, Jakarta2012 Jakarta Contemporary Ceramic Biennale, North Art Space, Jakarta GIF Festival, www.giffestival.tumblr.com Skin Matters, Galeri Soemardja, Bandung Seni Keramik Kontemporer Indonesia: A Progress Report, Museum Seni Rupa Dan Keramik, Jakarta Design/Art, Lawangwangi, Bandung 15x15x15 mind eye, Soemardja Gallery, Bandung2011 Cerita Kami Tentang Hidup, di CCF, Bandung Aroma Kengerian, Galeri Kita, Bandung Skin Matters, Galeri Soemardja, Bandung2010 Hail To Sail, Galeri Kita, Bandung Middelbare Akte, Soemardja Gallery, Bandung 15x15x15 recreate, reality, representation, Soemardja Gallery, Bandung FOURPLAY, Japan Foundation, Jakarta2009 Going Beyond, guest house C.M.N.K Art Space, Bandung

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Fauziana

Born January 14th, 1991. Jakarta, IndonesiaLives and work in Bandung, Indonesia

Education

2009 - 2014Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Bandung, Indonesia.Bachelor of Fine Arts – Faculty of Arts and Design,Department of Fine Arts : Ceramic


2014 Encounter, Awanama Art Habitat, Jakarta2013 Plateux, Selasar Sunaryo, Bandung Potpuri, Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur Pemuda Setempat: Menghajat Seni, Gallery Kamones, Bandung Korea - Indonesia Cultural Exchange, Kota Kasablanka, Jakarta2012 Jakarta Contemporary Ceramic Biennale, North Art Space, Jakarta Kriya Indonesia : Reposisi, National Gallery, Jakarta2011 Skin Matters, Galeri Soemardja, Bandung2010 DJAMOE #4, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung,

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Muhammad Vilhamy

Born November 7th, 1990. Surabaya, IndonesiaLives and work in Bandung, Indonesia

Education

2009 - 2014Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Bandung, Indonesia.Bachelor of Fine Arts – Faculty of Arts and Design,Department of Fine Arts : Printmaking Art


2014 Encounter, Awanama Art Habitat, Jakarta MiniArtProjects , 151515 >kecil, Gallery Soemardja, Bandung Pemuda Setempat #3: Pecundang Malam Minggu, Platform3, Bandung Jogja International Miniprint Bienalle I, Gedung Bank Indonesia, Yogyakarta Biennale International Miniature Print Exhibition VIII, Vancouver, Canada Student International Print Small (SIPS) 2014, El Minia, Cairo , Egypt Printmaking Exhibition: Heading JIMB 2014, Viavia, Yogyakarta Drawing Projects #1, Grafis Bawah, Kampus FSRD ITB, Bandung RAR Magz: Took My Baby Away, Yogyakarta Drawing Festival #1, PGN, Braga, Bandung Watercolor Party #2 , Yogyakarta ARTE 2014 Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta Dance and Drawing With Rubarb, Bale Handap, Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, Bandung2013 Jogja International Miniprint, ISI gallery, Jogjakarta, Indonesia Homage to Mochtar Apin, Mini Art Space of Soemardja Gallery, Bandung, Indonesia Blues in Art, RRI Alternative Space, Bandung, Indonesia Non-Expression, Bentara Budaya Solo, Solo, Indonesia SpotArt, Art Exhibition, ARTrium Singapore, MICA Building, Singapore Student International Print Small(SIPS), El Minia University, El Minia, Cairo, Egypt Natamorta, Gedung PGN, Braga, Bandung, Indonesia Why Fine, Rogers Cafe/Alternative Space, Bandung , Indonesia Vertigo, Swoon Gallery , Sanur , Bali , Indonesia Visual Arts Exhibition: Open House, Faculty of Art and Design, ITB , Bandung Pemuda Setempat #2: Menghajat Seni, Kamones Gallery, Bandung Sampah, Swoon Gallery, Sanur, Bali Urban Mobility, Selasar Kriya, Faculty of Art and Design, ITB, Bandung

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2012 Self Metaphor, Printmaking Art Exhibition, Padi Gallery , Bandung Eksperimental, Experimental of Art Exhibition, East CC of ITB, Bandung DooD-Ling, Selasar S2, FSRD ITB, Bandung, Indonesia 15x15x15: Mind Eye, Soemardja Gallery, Bandung, Indonesia Pemuda Setempat, Safe House Alternative Space, Bandung, Indonesia ASEAN PRINTMAKING Competition and Exhibition 2012, Hanoi , Vietnam2011 Aroma Kengerian, Kita Gallery, Bandung Tribute to Pushead, Aiola Alternative Space, Surabaya Fundamental, Drawing Exhibition, KGB alternative Space, ITB, Bandung2010 Sidik Jari, GSG ITB, Bandung, Indonesia

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Rega Ayundya Putri

Born 1988. Surabaya, Indonesia.Lives and work in Jakarta, Indonesia

Education

2006 - 2012Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Bandung, Indonesia.Bachelor of Fine Arts – Faculty of Arts and Design,Department of Fine Arts : Sculpture


2014 Encounter, Awanama Art Habitat, Jakarta2013 Bandung Contemporary : Disposition, Lawangwangi Creative Space, Bandung Kopi Keliling vol. 07, Kedai Kebun Forum, Yogyakarta Indonesian Art Festival 2013, Esplanade Theater, Singapore Body Festival, Ruang Rupa, Jakarta Jams 10th: Justice, Art, Music on Stage, Galeri Komunitas Salihara, Jakarta2012 ARTJOG12, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta Soemardja Award, Galeri Soemardja, Bandung2011 Artist Studio, Paris Van Java, Bandung The Other I, Padi Art Ground, Bandung2010 Layung Sarasvati Berkarat, Lou Belle Shop, Bandung2009 We’re All Millionaires, A.O.D. Art Space, Jakarta Soujourn: A Triumph Exhibition, CMNK Gallery, Bandung Middlebare Akte, Galeri Soemardja, Bandung2008 How to Draw: Drawing Exhibition, YPK Naripan, Bandung2006 Akar: Pameran Bersama TPB – FSRD, Gedung Serba Guna ITB, Bandung

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Sarita Ibnoe

Born April, 3rd 1989. Jakarta, IndonesiaLives and work in Jakarta, Indonesia

Education

Level BA (Hons) Illustration Graphic Design (Diploma Level)Institution Middlesex University, London (2008-2009) Lim Kok Wing University, Cyberjaya (2005-2008)


2014 Encounter, Awanama Art Habitat, Jakarta ARTE2014: regenerasi, Assembly Hall, JCC, Jakarta2013 EXI(S)T #2: INSTRUKSI, dia.lo.gue artspace, Jakarta ACT #2, A charity exhibition by Kopi Keliling, Kedai Tjikini, Jakarta IAF 2013, Esplanade Theatre, Singapore Kopi Keliling Vol. 07, Kedai Kebun Forum, Yogyakarta, Indonesia2012 ACT, A charity exhibition by Kopi Keliling, 1/15 Coffee, Jakarta2011 Bukan Mereka, Hanya Kami, Treehouse Kemang, Jakarta, Indonesia2010 Painting Exhibition at Medco’s Anniversary, The Energy Building, Jakarta2009 Middlesex Degree Show, Old Truman Brewery Brick Lane, London, UK2007 RUPA: Exploration of Colour, Lim Kok Wing University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Siddharta Kandahdjaja

Born May 23rd 1990. Bogor, Indonesia.Lives and work in Bandung, Indonesia

Education

2008 - 2013Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Bandung, Indonesia.Bachelor of Fine Arts – Faculty of Arts and Design,Department of Fine Arts : Printmaking Art


2014 Encounter, Awanama Art Habitat, Jakarta2013 SPOT ART, ARTrium Singapore, MICA Building, Singapore Open House VA, FSRD - ITB. Bandung2012 Trienal Grafis Indonesia #4, Bentara Budaya, Jakarta - Jogjakarta - Bali; Balai Soejatmoko - Solo; Galeri Soemardja - Bandung. Indonesia ASEAN Printmaking Art Competition and Exhibition, Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts, Hanoi ArtJog 12: Looking East, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta 15x15x15: Mind Eye, Soemardja Gallery, Bandung, Indonesia2011 Festival Grafis Berseni, Lawangwangi Art and Science Estate, Bandung

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A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T S

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Acknowledgements

The curator extends his gratitude to everyone who contributes their suggestion and help to Encounter. Thank you also to Mr. Wegig Pangauban for his support. Special thanks to the artists for their enthusiasm and collaboration through the exhibition development.

ArtistsBonggal HutagalungFauzianaMuhammad VilhamyRega Ayundya PutriSarita IbnoeSiddharta Kandahdjaja

CuratorStevanus Rionaldo

Graphic DesignersSatrio YudhoStevanus Rionaldo

PublisherAwanama Art HabitatAmpera Raya no. 19Jakarta Selatanwww.awanama.net

First published 2014

Digitally published via www.issuu.com

© 2014 the author, Awanama Art Habitat and artists

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A B O U T

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Awanama Art Habitat

Awanama Art Habitat is a contemporary arts space located in South Jakarta, Indonesia. It is a platform for young and fresh artists. Its mission is to discover cutting edge ideas and providing a room for collaboration and experimentation.

The space aims to expand opportunities for young artists, arts writers, and communities to have conversation about current art practices, developing new activities and engaging with public. Awanama actively supports contemporary talents in developing their ideas and foster them into fruition through projects, exhibitions, workshops, and talks.

www.awanama.net

For more information, please email:[email protected]

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