Jakarta (ANTARA) - Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani said on Sunday that Indonesians should continue to support national art works. She made this statement after visiting ARTJOG, an annual contemporary art exhibition, festival, and market held in Yogyakarta. This year's ARTJOG is taking place at the Jogja National Museum from June 28 to September 1. It serves as a form of appreciation and support for Indonesian artists' works.
"My family and I are art admirers, so I love art exhibitions and festivals. Moreover, ARTJOG is a large art exhibition," Puan said in her written statement.
She expressed amazement at the works of several artists, including interactive installation artworks by Agus Suwage and Tita Rubi. In his art, Suwage displays human ear objects as a symbol of "listening" that shows tolerance in social spaces that are considered full of noise. Meanwhile, Tita Rubi grew various types of rice accompanied by recordings of prayers from indigenous people, which can be listened to in several rooms.
Puan also saw the works of other artists such as Rangga Purbaya, Eko Prawoto, Haris Purnomo, and the young artist Ramadhan Ali Fatkhur. She pointed out that the 2024 ARTJOG exhibition is not only to show artworks but also a form of social movement to help others in need.
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The event also presents a program named Artcare Indonesia. All proceeds from the sales of artworks in the Artcare area will be donated to those in need, including both artists and the public.
"This is a very meaningful art exhibition. In addition to our eyes being spoiled by the beautiful and charming works, our hearts are also touched by the social activities they hold," Puan said.
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Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani talks with an artist in Yogyakarta on July 7, 2024. (ANTARA/Bagus).
