
22 May Vice Versa: A Jogja Art Weeks Event
Yogyakarta, already well-known for the vibrancy of its art scene, goes into art-overdrive every year when Art|Jog takes place. Art connoisseurs and practitioners from the world over congregate on this small city in Central Java, not just for Art|Jog but also for the numerous fringe and parallel events and exhibitions that take place in the weeks surrounding this premier art event. The number of these fringe and parallel events has grown tremendously over the years, and are now collectively known as Jogja Art Weeks.
It is therefore an great honor and privilege for Artemis Art to hold our debut exhibition in Indonesia during this period. Vice Versa is a group exhibition featuring twenty artworks from 13 young Indonesian and Malaysian artists. Participating in this exhibition are Aditya Chandra H., Andrialis Abdul Rahman, ERYN, Haris Rashid, Justian Jafin Rocx W., M. A. Roziq, M. Fadhlil Abdi, Nik Mohd Shahfiz, Phaksi Kharisma Dewa, Rosit Mulyadi, Ruzzeki Harris, Syahbandi Samat, and Yasmen Cheong.
The exhibition takes place at our ad hoc gallery space in Yogyakarta, located at Galeri Rumah Jati, Karangjati RW 05 RT 11, Tamantirto Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta (link opens in Google Maps), just across the small lane from Nalarroepa Ruang Seni, where Dedy Sufriadi will be having his 12th solo exhibition entitled Re-Texs Ture. Vice Versa opens on Monday, May 23 2016 with an opening reception at 7:30pm (Western Indonesia Time/Waktu Indonesia Barat), and continues for one month until 23 June 2016.
Artemis Art is delighted to present Vice Versa during this very important annual period for Yogyakarta, as an influential regional center for visual art.
Comprising some 20 artworks by thirteen young artists from Indonesia and Malaysia, Vice Versa is a survey, providing a glimpse of the rich diversity found in the art practices of young artists from our two neighboring countries.
Indonesia and Malaysia have many commonalities, particularly evident in the areas of culture and language. Not at all surprising, taking into account the fluidity of movement throughout the Nusantara in the many centuries prior to colonization by Western imperial powers.
Although there are commonalities, the respective trajectories each nation has taken post-independence have been quite distinct, forming what are today two very unique nations.
Similarly, how visual art practice has progressed through the years is quite different when looking at Indonesia and Malaysia, each having experienced evolutionary developments unique from one another.
Although it’s often said that art is a universal language, a slightly more granular view is that this universal language is often spoken in many different dialects, depending on the locale from where the artworks and artists originate.
It is this inter-dialect conversation that forms the basis on which Vice Versa approaches the coming together of these thirteen young artists. The underlying concerns may sometimes be the same, but how it is conveyed slightly differs depending on the visual dialect “spoken”.
Artemis Art’s ardent hope is that this exhibition will be the first of many such visual dialectic exchanges between young artists from our two nations. It will be entirely up to the young artists themselves how they benefit from such visual exchanges, but what’s important is that they be given a platform.
And so, without further ado, let the “conversations” begin…
Artemis Art amat senang diberi peluang mempersembahkan Vice Versa pada periode tahunan yang amat penting bagi Yogyakarta sebagai pusat seni visual serantau yang amat berpengaruh.
Terdiri sekitar 20 karya seni oleh tiga belas seniman muda dari Indonesia dan Malaysia, Vice Versa adalah sebuah survei, memberikan sekilas kepelbagaian yang ditemukan dalam praktek seni seniman muda dari dua negara tetangga kita.
Sesungguhnya Indonesia dan Malaysia memiliki banyak kesamaan, terutama jelas di bidang budaya dan bahasa. Tidak mengherankan, jika mempertimbangkan fluiditas gerakan di seluruh Nusantara berabad-abad sebelum periode kolonisasi oleh kekuatan imperialis Barat.
Meskipun ada kesamaan, lintasan kenegaraan yang diambil pasca-kemerdekaan telah cukup berbeda, membentuk jelas apa yang saat ini adalah dua negara yang amat unik.
Demikian juga bagaimana praktek seni rupa telah berkembang selama bertahun-tahun ini dengan cara yang berbeda di Indonesia dan Malaysia, masing-masing mengalami perkembangan evolusi yang unik dari satu sama lain.
Meskipun sering dikatakan bahwa seni adalah bahasa universal, pandangan yang sedikit lebih rinci adalah bahwa bahasa universal ini sering menggunakan dialek yang berbeda, tergantung pada lokal dari mana karya-karya seni dan seniman berasal.
Justeru “perbincangan” antar-dialek ini lah yang membentuk dasar Vice Versa mendekati pengumpulan tiga belas seniman muda ini. Keprihatian yang menjadi dasar estetika karya kadang-kadangnya sama, tapi bagaimana ia disampaikan sedikit berbeda tergantung pada dialek visual “yang dibahaskan”.
Adalah menjadi harapan tulus Artemis Art bahwa pameran ini menjadi yang pertama dari banyak pertukaran dialektika visual antara seniman muda dari kedua negara kita. Bagaimana seniman muda mendapatkan keuntungan sepenuhnya dari pertukaran visual seperti ini tergantung pada diri mereka sendiri, namun apa yang penting adalah bahwa mereka diberi platform.
Dengan demikian, tanpa basa basi, biarlah “perbincangan” ini dimulakan…
Vice Versa features the works by 13 young artists from Indonesia and Malaysia, each of whom have provided one or two artworks to be exhibited. A total of 20 artworks are currently on exhibit, and all works are available for sale. For enquiries, email us at in**@ar***************.com.
Details of the artworks shown below may be viewed by clicking on their respective thumbnails.
Aditya Chandra H.
b. 1986, Ngawi, East Java, Indonesia
Bachelor of Fine Art (Sculpture), Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI), Yogyakarta
Solo Exhibitions
2012 Figur-figur Fantasme, Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI), Yogyakarta
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
2015
In The Name of Risk, Masriadi Art Foundation (MAF), Yogyakarta
Alam Benda, Ark Gallery, Yogyakarta
2014
Neoiconoclast, Langgeng Gallery, Magelang
i: Observe, Jogja Contemporary, Yogyakarta
2013
Art|Jog 13: Maritime Culture, Taman Budaya, Yogjakarta
Indonesian ART AWARD: Gudang Garam Art Award 13, Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jakarta
Andrialis Abdul Rahman
b. 1983, Malaysia
Masters in Art, Photomedia, University of New South Wales (College of Fine Art), Australia
Bachelor in Photography and Creative Imaging, MARA University of Technology (UiTM), Malaysia
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
EQUILIBRIO, Artemis Art at White Box, MAP@Publika, Kuala Lumpur
ASEAN Academic Photographic Exhibition Exchange, Nikon Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
2015
Pameran Jalan Menuju Media Kreatif #7, ISI, Yogyakarta
Elusive, Black Box, MAP@Publika, Kuala Lumpur
2014
Pameran Seni Media Rekam, ISI, Denpasar, Bali
Pameran Seni Rupa Dies Natalis XXX, ISI, Yogyakarta
ERYN (Winnie Cheng)
b. 1983, Kedah, Malaysia
Master of Arts in Art by Research, University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam
Bachelor of Arts (Honours with Distinction), University of Toronto, Canada
Awards (selected)
2015 Winner, Emerging Artist Gold Award, UOB Painting of the Year Competition 2015
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
Young Art Taipei 2016, Sheraton Grande Taipei, Taiwan
EQUILIBRIO, Artemis Art at White Box, MAP@Publika, Kuala Lumpur
2015
Elusive, Black Box, MAP@Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Known x Unknown: sembilan Art Residency Season 2 Exhibition, Aku Café & Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
2014
Hitam Putih, Penang Art Museum, George Town, Penang
Love, Compassion, Galeri Art Point, George Town, Penang
Haris Rashid
b. 1992, Kedah, Malaysia
Diploma in Illustration, The One Academy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Solo Exhibitions
2015 Beauty in the Beast, Artemis Art, Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
Young Art Taipei 2016, Sheraton Grande Taipei, Taiwan
2015
Art Kaohsiung 2015, Pier 2 Art Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Elusive, Black Box, MAP@Publika, Kuala Lumpur
2014
Pesta Rabak, White Box, MAP@Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Untamed Bloom, NST Lobby, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Justian Jafin Rocx W.
b. 1987, Surabaya, Indonesia
Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting), Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI), Yogyakarta
Awards (Selected)
2012 Finalist, AFFANDI PRIZE, Museum Affandi Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
2015
In The Name of Risk, Masriadi Art Foundation (MAF), Yogyakarta
Neo Java Yogyakarta-Bandung, Langgeng Gallery, Magelang
2014
i: Observe, Jogja Contemporary, Yogyakarta
Cut & Re-Mix FKY26, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta
2013
Suko Pari Suko, Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta
HUT Ulang Tahun Kota Tuban, Gedung Pahlawan Tuban, Indonesia
M. A. Roziq
b. 1978, Lampung, Indonesia
Diploma Fine Art Photography, Akademi Desain Visi Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Solo Exhibitions
2015 Durasi Kebenaran, Nalarroepa Ruang Seni, Yogyakarta
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
Affordable Art Fair Singapore, F1 Pit Building, Singapore
2015
Bukti, Visi Gallery, Yogyakarta
Reborn Everytime, Sangkring Art Space, Yogyakarta
2014
Art|Jog 14: Legacies Of Power, Taman Budaya, Yogyakarta
ISI ISI, Kemang 58 Gallery, Jakarta
M. Fadhlil Abdi
b. 1987, Palembang, Indonesia
Bachelor of Fine Art, Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI), Yogyakarta
Awards (selected)
2013 Top 45 Finalists, National Gallery of Indonesia Drawing Contest, Jakarta, Indonesia
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
Art Stage Singapore, Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore
2015
Art Kaohsiung 2015, Pier 2 Art Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Urip Mung Mampir Ngombe, Langit Art Space, Yogyakarta
2014
Putih Telur, Cemara 6 Galeri, Jakarta, Indonesia
Fitur dan Figur, Taman Budaya, Yogyakarta
Nik Mohd Shahfiz
b. 1993, Kuala Krai, Kelantan, Malaysia
Bachelor in Fine Art, MARA University of Teknology (UiTM), Malaysia
Awards (selected)
2014 First Runner Up, NANDO’s Perify Your Art – Alive Art Award, Kuala Lumpur
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
Degree Show, Faculty of Art & Design, UiTM Shah Alam
2015
Art Trio: The Nik Brothers, G13 Gallery, Petaling Jaya
NANDO’s: The Runners Up, NANDO’s Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
2014
NANDO’s Perify Your Art – Alive, Publika Shopping Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
2013
Diploma Art Show, Faculty of Art & Design, UiTM Shah Alam
Phaksi Kharisma Dewa
b. 1987, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Master of Fine Art, Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI), Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI), Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Solo Exhibitions
2006 LUSTRUM XI SMP N I SLEMAN, SMP N I Sleman, Yogyakarta
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
Reborn, Galeri Pondok Tingal, Borobudur, Magelang
2015
Gelar Maestro Rindu Jogja, Taman Pintar, Yogyakarta
Potret Perempuan Jogja, Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta
2014
Dancember, Pendhapa Art Space, Yogyakarta
Sang Pahlawan, Jogja Gallery, Yogjakarta
Rosit Mulyadi
b. 1988, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI), Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Awards (selected)
2010 Finalist, Jakarta Art Award International Painting Competition
Solo Exhibitions
2012 (k)NOW, Ministry of Coffee, Yogyakarta
2011 Around Me, Tembi Rumah Budaya, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2010 Around Me, Tembi Rumah Budaya, Jakarta, Indonesia
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
Jamming In The Name Of The Lord, Masriadi Art Foundation (MAF), Yogyakarta
2015
Neo Java, Langgeng Gallery, Magelang, Indonesia
Urip Mung Mampir Ngombe, Langit Art Space, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2014
i: Observe, Jogja Contemporary, Yogyakarta
ASYAAF (Asian Student and Young Artist Art Festival), Culture Station Seoul 284, Seoul, Korea
Ruzzeki Harris
b. 1984, Penang, Malaysia
Bachelor (Hons.) Fine Arts (Painting), MARA University of Technology (UiTM), Malaysia
Awards (selected)
2013 YOUNG GUNS Award, HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur
2009 Malaysia Emerging Artist Award (MEAA) 50 finalists, Kuala Lumpur
Solo Exhibitions
2015 GONE VIRAL, Wei-ling Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
2014 POINT BLANK, Chan Hampe Galleries, Singapore
2011 DICTUM, RA Fine Art, Kuala Lumpur
2008 Gravitate, HOM Art Trans, Kuala Lumpur
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
Voice of the Voiceless, G13 Gallery, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
2015
Art Kaohsiung 2015, Pier-1 Art Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
18@8-Heirlooms, Wei-Ling Contemporary, Kuala Lumpur
2014
YOUNG GUNS Award Group Exhibition, Chan Hampe Galleries, Singapore
2013
ART BASEL, KL-MIAMI, Miami, Florida, USA
Syahbandi Samat
b. 1992, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Self-taught Artist / Seniman Otodidak
Awards (selected)
2011 Winner, Malaysia Emerging Artist Award (MEAA) 50 finalists, Kuala Lumpur
Solo Exhibitions
2016 Moral Compass, Hoopla Lounge, Kuala Lumpur
2012 Malaysian Emerging Artist Award Winners Showcase, White Box, MAP@Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
2015
X-Individuals 02, Art Accent, Bangsar Village II, Kuala Lumpur
Melukis Puisi: Sebuah Pencitraan Puisi-Puisi Pyan Habib, White Box, MAP@Publika, Kuala Lumpur
2014
Malaysian Eye Project, Organized by Parallel Contemporary Art
READrawing, Galeri Petronas, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
Yasmeen Cheong
b. 1994, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Diploma in Fine Art, Dasein Academy of Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Awards (selected)
2014 First Prize (Charcoal/Pencil/Ink), Tanjong Heritage National Level Art Competition
2013 Consolation Prize, Tanpa Nama 2 Competition & Exhibition, Bank Negara Malaysia
Recent Group Exhibitions (selected)
2016
VICE VERSA, Artemis Art @ Galeri Rumah Jati, Bantul, Yogyakarta
One Belt One Road, 798 Art District, Dashanzi, Beijing, China
EQUILIBRIO, Artemis Art at White Box, MAP@Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Young Malaysian Artists III, Galeri Petronas, Suria KLCC, Kuala Lumpur
2015
aveNew, Artemis Art, Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Pop Up Show 2015, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
2014
Future Generation Art Exhibition, LeGeo Art Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur
Tanpa Nama 2, Bank Negara Museum and Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
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