EXHIBITION CATALOGUE

Table of Content
200 Tusuk, Makan Disini 1
Bhunneka Tunggal Ika 2
Ayu 3
Indoversity 4

Nusantara 5
Gerobak Nostalgia 6
Patelier 7
+62 Apparels 8
Tarian Nusantara 9
Kebaya 10
Princess of Borneo 11
Faces of Indonesia 12
Kembang tujuh Rupa 13
Stupa 14
200 Tusuk, Makan Disini (2020)
Christiana Caitlin Lian
Oil on Canvas
40 cm x 50 cm

The painting shows a man

standing behind his cart selling
skewers, who wore a typical
Indonesian "tukang sate" attire
with his red and white striped
T-shirt as well as a small towel
slung over his shoulder. The other
figure, standing across him, is of a
Javanese mythical ghost called
Sundel Bolong. Her vengeful spirit
tends to look for male victims to
scare off. This work is inspired by
the iconic scene in the movie
“Sundel bolong” where the
woman ordered 200 skewers
from a street food vendor.

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Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (2020)
Tasha Audrey
Digital Art on Paper
29.7 cm x 42 cm

The artwork showcases different cultures

Indonesia has to offer surrounding a bird
called the Elang Jawa. This bird is often
known to represent Indonesia as a strong
and mighty nation. Its main source of energy
to keep on growing strong is through having
diversity yet still remain as a whole. This
motto is known as “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika”
and it has been one of Indonesia’s core of
spirit and is still constantly used in the daily
lives of people.

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Ayu (2020)
Kenenza Michiko Hasan
Mixed Media on Paper (charcoal, acrylic, marker)
59.4 cm x 42 cm

‘Ayu’ means ‘beautiful’ in the

Javanese/Balinese language, one of the
many languages that Indonesia has.
Generally, people use that word to
compliment someone’s physical feature or
someone’s character and it is also a common
name used amongst Indonesian women.

This artwork is a portrait of a Balinese

dancer, captured in an elegant and beautiful
pose, with a highlight of gold and silver.
Behind the dancer is a Batik pattern named
‘Batik Sido Luhur’ a pattern that symbolized
high hopes.

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Indoversity
Indoversity (2020)
Clarissa Netania
Mixed
Mix Media
Media
(watercolor
(watercolor
onon
watercolor
watercolor
paper,
paper,
hardboard,
hardboard,
acrylics)
acrylics)
20 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm & 42 cm x 59.4 cm

A 2-part installation where the first part is a

A 2-part installation where the first part is a
3D sculpture of Indonesia's icon ‘the Garuda’
3D sculpture of Indonesia's icon ‘the Garuda’
which symbolises ‘unity’ in Indonesia and its
which symbolises ‘unity’ in Indonesia and its
motto has become the national phrase which
motto has become the national phrase which
is “Bhineka Tunggal Ika” meaning Unity in
is “Bhineka Tunggal Ika” meaning Unity in
Diversity. The Garuda is made out of
Diversity. The Garuda is made out of
hardboard with a lot of different size
hardboard with a lot of different size
combined together.
combined together.

On the other hand, the second part is an A2

On the other hand, the second part is an A2
watercolor painting of some of Indonesia’s
watercolor painting of some of Indonesia’s
most iconic cultures. These two artworks are
most iconic cultures. These two artworks are
connected by a red and white ribbon carried
connected by a red and white ribbon carried
by the Garuda's talons veiling the compilation
by the Garuda's talons veiling the compilation
of cultures, symbolizing unity.
of cultures, symbolizing unity.

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Nusantara (2020)
Francois Winstone Anbielico
Drawing Pen on Paper
42 cm x 41.5 cm

Nusantara was the previous name of a

country the world knows today, which is
Indonesia. In this era, different cultures in
different areas of Indonesia was growing and
eventually developed their own unique
identities. The traditions that Indonesians
follow today, reflects heavily on the diverse
cultures that Indonesia has in the past.

Through Winstone's illustration, he wishes to

educate the public about different cultures
that is present in Indonesia, widen people's
understanding and knowledge, and show
how beautiful Indonesia really is with his own
style and creativity.

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Gerobak Nostalgia (2020)
Juan Mathieu Bymogandi, Eduardo Matthew,
Lauren Mary, Vincent Tanvis
Installation (wood, iron sheeting, wheels, Indonesian traditional items)
190 cm x 80 cm x 160 cm

Gerobak Nostalgia is a food cart that is found

generally in Indonesia, and is made based on
the actual size of what can be seen in the
country. It usually holds several things that
represent Indonesian’s commonly used item,
therefore showing a glimpse of how
Indonesians live.

Through this installation, nostalgic feelings

are expected to evoke towards the audiences
as there are displayed items that represents
the Indonesian culture. Moreover, presented
items are the traditional snacks and objects
that date up to the early 2000s.

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Patelier (2020)
Elaine Nathania, Felicia Diva Melawi, Morla Eudora
Installation (clay, banana leaf, rattan, brown rope, art card paper)
300 cm
Indonesia is known for its rich diverse culture, a
multitude of languages, and a wide array of
delicious food. People often forget that besides
the various types of authentic cuisines,
Indonesian food has always been packaged
and served neatly with a piece of banana leaf
on top of a rattan plate. The objective of this
project is to preserve the packaging’s
authenticity and modernize the design to
spread awareness about our culture.

The food displayed will be clay based and

placed inside the leaf packaging to promote its
practicality and effectiveness amongst
accommodating different kinds of food. On
each basket, hangs a tube containing the
fragrances of our dishes as a way to provoke
their senses into having their own experience
whilst getting to know Indonesian cuisine.

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+62 Apparels (2020)
Cynthia Caroline Hidajat, Della Gabriel Sutanto
Apparel (cotton and linen, graphic works)
42 cm x 59.4 cm

+62 is a local brand with a sole purpose

of stimulating patriotism of Indonesian
citizens. We bring you a modern
method of maintaining nationalism and
a new perspective towards Indonesia’s
tradition. Our brand is an abstract of
collision between then and now, our
history and the new history that we are
writing in the present. Inspired by the
rebels and heroes that fought for the
independence of Indonesia, we were
able to design edgy, conflicting, and
comfy apparel dedicated to these
figures. We ourselves are continuing
the fight, to strengthen our country, in
our own ways.

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Tarian Nusantara (2020)
Felicita Renatasha Susanto
Drawing Art on Paper
59.5 cm x 32.8 cm

An illustration showcasing many beautiful

traditional dances from the 34 provinces of
Indonesia, along with a personification of the
national symbol, the Garuda bird. Featuring
well known traditional dances such as the
Kecak dance from Bali province and the
Saman dance from the province of Aceh, and
others such as the Selamat Datang dance
from the province of Papua or the Baksa
Kembang dance from the province of South
Kalimantan. There are many dances from
Indonesia that carry meaningful messages
and stories, as well as performed gracefully
and full of love by each performer, in order to
spread the beauty of Indonesia’s culture.

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Kebaya (2020)
Violetta Salim
Fashion (lace brocade fabric, satin bridal, maxmara fabric)
Bust: 82, Waist: 66, Hip: 93

‘Kebaya’ is an artwork that is projected with

an inclusivity and the desire to propagate the
expression of life. This dress is well-known in
Indonesian fashion show world as it
represents the traditional attire of the country,
known as “Kebaya”. This attire is intentionally
made, due to its high fashion and also
represents national symbolism.

Kebaya is an ensemble of a blouse-dress

combination with unique beads and vibrant
colour, as well as intricate embroidery styles.
The majority of a Kebaya are made of a lace
brocade and coordinated with lacy flowers.

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Princess of Borneo (2020)
Alice Amadeus
Fashion (cotton, drill, balotelli)
Size: 4-6

This piece is inspired by Borneo’s traditional

clothing, whilst imagining the princess of
Borneo wearing it. Many of these pieces are
actually close to the original one, but some
changes have been made.

The patterns scattered around the outfit are

personally designed and also includes the
existing design, which is a pattern of Borneo
Tallow Nut, or in Indonesian is called ‘bunga
Tengkawang’. The train and the sleeves are
inspired from one of the native bird species in
Borneo, called Rhinoceros Hornbill. Inspired
by the wings of Rhinoceros Hornbill, white
color is added to compliment the black
sleeves.

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Faces of Indonesia (2020)
Jason Rafael Archieta, Anny Soehartono
3D Diorama (art paper, foam board, artificial grass)
42 cm x 59.4 cm

Among the vast Indonesian islands, Bali has

been acclaimed as one of the most renowned
of all. However, not everyone knows that Bali
belongs to Indonesia. Therefore, by placing
'Barong' at the center alongside other masks
of Indonesia, it is easier to catch the attention
of more viewers and give a strong realization
that Bali certainly is a part of Indonesia. Aside
from the masks, included are another
magnificent culture of Indonesia, 'Gunungan',
which is a fan-shaped parchment screen
used in Wayang performances. Additionally, a
'Terasering' scenery as the backdrop is
attached to show the brilliant idea of how
Indonesian sow their rice fields.

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Kembang Tujuh Rupa (2020)
Winona Nathania
Mixed Media on Paper (charcoal, graphite, watercolor, gouache, acrylic)
28 cm x 42 cm

“Mandi Kembang Tujuh Rupa” is a Javanese

bathing tradition which is believed to purify
Javanese bride’s soul as she starts her
marriage life. For the celebration of seventh
month pregnancy, this bath is believed to
bring safety during childbirth.

Seven types of flowers are needed and each

holds different meanings. Should the woman
is going to do the ritual, she is to be poured
by their closest relatives with the flower-filled
water. Additionally, Javanese batik is set as
the background to emphasize the beauty of
Javanese culture. Overall, this culture reflects
a sense of togetherness and harmony within
Indonesian families.

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Stupa (2020)
Diana
Black Ink and Coloured Pen on Cartridge Paper
29.7 cm x 42 cm

Stupa was inspired by Borobudur Indonesia.

This artwork is meant to introduce Indonesian
culture to Singapore or even the world.
Borobudur is one of Indonesian magnificent
historical buildings, and one of the stupas
located in Borobudur is portrayed. The top of
the stupa is coloured in gold to show the
grandeur of the building and to make it look
luxurious. The touch of batik motif is drawn to
strengthen Indonesian culture. Through this
artwork, audiences are expected to know
Indonesia better, not only as a country but a
country with thousands of culture.

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