Editor and Contributing Writer, Feel-Good Lab, Published by Indonesian Contemporary Art and Design (ICAD)

Feel-Good Lab or “FGL,” is a contemplation and celebration of the transformative power of emotions in creative exploration. Through this exhibition, ICAD 13 endeavors to create a space where artists, designers, and the public alike can delve into their emotions, activate their senses, and rework their feelings. Divided into 5 categories; (1) Womanhood and Care, (2) Nature and Emotional Wellbeing, (3) Life Struggle and Humour, (4) Real and Imagined, and (4) Private and Collective Memories, the exhibition puts forward the acts of experimenting, playing, and tinkering as essential expressions of our curiosities, desires, and needs. 

“The concept of “feel-good” often invokes images of joy, positivity, and personal contentment. It often finds its place in popular culture, associated with music, movies, and other entertainment. However, this exhibition challenges the superficial understanding of the term, aiming to reclaim it as something personal and earned, rather than taken for granted. The curated works invite artists and designers to critically reflect on the notion and explore their agency in achieving a state of well-being through creation.”

– Excerpt from  “Feel-Good” Decoded: Behind the Collaborative Works in ICAD 13 by Amanda Ariawan, 2023.

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About Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design (ICAD)

Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design (ICAD) bridges art and design from interior design, product design, architecture, visual communication, with other disciplines ranging from fashion, film, hospitality, technology, F&B and more. It is the first and only platform which initiates the collaboration between these various disciplines.

Held for the first time in 2009, ICAD has become a large-scale exhibition, promoting design and contemporary art in Indonesia, as well as embracing the nation's diversity of cultural expressions. Each exhibition features multidisciplinary creatives, ranging from senior contemporary artists to young creators, collectives, or communities working in art, design, music, culture, and new materials. Their works are divided into five (5) categories: Special Appearance, In Focus, Featured, Open Submission, and Collaboration. (arturaicad.com)