Metamorphosis of I Made Djirna’s Painting By Winarto Pay close attention to I Made Djirna’s paintings in his solo exhibition at National Gallery, Jakarta, last November, I felt to be brought to the full colorful world. A half of about twenties paintings presented here have so big size, the average is about 2×4 meters...
Affandi is one of Indonesian painters with international reputation. Besides him, there are Raden Saleh (1814-1880) which is viewed as a pioneer in Indonesian modern painting art in Dutch colonial era, Sudjojono together with his friends in Persagi (Persatuan Ahli Gambar Indonesia – Union of Indonesian Painters) in pre-independence day of Indonesia era, and...
Gradation and Detail in Watercolor Paintings By Winarto Compare to oil painting, watercolor painting is still subordinated. Not only common people, but also artists themselves and art collectors have not good enough appreciation to watercolor paintings. Perhaps, this is because of some ‘lacks’ of watercolor features. Firstly, watercolor painting used to be done on...
Look at the painting: three women are making up themselves at a corner of street. It is true that they are street prostitutes. Hendra Gunawan, the painter, gave a title his work: “Three Prostitutes” (1978). With this painting the prominent Indonesian artist has tried to portrait one of social realities in Indonesia: the...
Again, Bazaar Art Jakarta was held. This year is third performing for this great art exhibition. One uniqueness of this event is that it was held in a hotel and mall, The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place. Bazaar Art Jakarta that was presented in the ballroom of The Ritz-Carlton, in August 4-7, is really one...
Undeniable, Raden Saleh, Affandi, and S Sudjojono are great Indonesian painting artists which have brought the name of Indonesia in international forum. Until now their artworks are still hunted by collectors in Indonesia and foreign. Nevertheless Indonesian visual art world has not only the maestros that has passed away. Regeneration is still going...
AGAIN, Indonesian artist’s works will be internationally. Through exhibition “Indonesian Eye: Fantasies and Realities”, 41 works of 18 Indonesian artists will be on display in one of the world’s most established contemporary art gallery, Saatchi Gallery, in London, UK, from August 27 to October 9, 2011. Recently, these great works have been presenting in...
Some Indonesian artist’s works were presented in Hong Kong International Art Fair 2011. The works were brought by some galleries that participated in the International Art Fair. Edwin’s Gallery presented paintings and installations with the theme “Pinochio Syndrome” by Heri Dono who is at the same time conducting a solo exhibition in Berlin. Heri...
By Winarto Paying close attention to Irwanto Lentho’s works we will be firstly surprised by thousands thin lines which be background and parts of figures such as a human beings or animals like as horses, zebras, elephants or birds. Thin lines and circles are true specific character of Irwanto Lentho’s graphical arts. Looking at...