BRINGING SOUTHEAST ASIA CLOSER THROUGH DIALOGUE
G13 Gallery & Gaya Art Space presents Dialogue II, a collaboration exhibition that brings Malaysian and Indonesian artists together in an environment of exchange and discourse.
The aim of Dialogue II is to hope that the neighbours will get to know one another a little better and that the art flourishes as a result. With the works in ‘Dialogue II’, you will gain the privilege of looking at the differences or similarities of the artworks produced in two different Southeast Asian countries. Beyond the visual feast, what’s more important is to talk about it, engage in the dialogue itself, and to learn a little bit about the person next to you. Art is a vehicle that breaks down the barrier.
The Malaysian artists participating in the show include EH Chee, Stephen Menon, Jeganathan Ramachandram, Calvin Chua & Faizal Suhif. They are joined by four Indonesian counterparts Nyoman Sujana Kenyem, Putu Sudiana Bonuz, I Wayan Sujana (Suklu) and I Made Arya Palguna. All four artists are based in Bali & Jogja, one of Indonesia’s chief creative hubs.
All nine artists have achieved considerable success in their own countries and with DialogueII, they will have the opportunity to share their experiences with each other, as well as to learn more about what life as an artist is like in their neighbouring country. Dialogue’s format is unique. Whilst each artist has produced works in their own homeland, the artists themselves come together prior to the exhibition in the spirit of ‘dialogue’, where they exchange ideas, experiences and communicate about their works and lives as both Malaysian and Indonesian artists.
As part of the exchange, artists will conduct studio and gallery visits, meet local collectors, as well as conduct an open workshop and group discussion. The goal is to foster regional ties, as well as to bring our barriers down making regional art more accessible to both those in the art community, as well as to the general public.Dialogue II is the second leg of two periods of exchange. The first took place last year in Malaysia from 12 November – 4 December 2011.
The Indonesian leg of Dialogue will be happening on the 21 July – 21 August 2012. Artworks on show include paintings and mixed media works. Members of the public are invited to view the exhibition.
Dr. Dwi Marianto : It would have been more meaningful if there were one or two female artists, and Indonesia artists should have been more diverse . Not just from Balinese culture and background.
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