Writer, ARTJOG 2018: to Convey Art Through Light, fair review for The Artling, Singapore, 2018

ARTJOG 2018, the 11th edition of the annual contemporary art fair, was held from May 4 to June 4, 2018, at the Jogja National Museum in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Themed Enlightenment, the exhibition explored art as a medium for social, intellectual, cultural, and spiritual experiences. The event featured a diverse range of artworks, including installations, paintings, and multimedia pieces, aiming to convey light both literally and metaphorically. ARTJOG 2018 provided a platform for artists to engage with the concept of enlightenment, fostering dialogue and reflection among visitors.

“Curators Bambang ‘Toko’ Witjaksono and Ignatia Nilu mention that philosophically, ‘Enlightenment’ as experience, is any attempt to drive out of the darkness. Keeping in mind that issues appear naturally within every society – from ethnocentrism, violence, injustice, to other forms of inhumanity – ARTJOG 2018 aims to highlight the power of art in upholding positivity in the contemporary stage we live in. 54 selected local and international artists present bold and distinctive pieces, which are driven not only by their strong reasoning, but also exceptional techniques and approach.”

– Excerpt from ARTJOG 2018: to Convey Art Through Light by Amanda Ariawan, 2018.

Read Amanda’s full review on Artling: theartling.com/en/artzine/artjog-2018-to-convey-light-through-art/

About ARTJOG

ARTJOG is an art event that acts as a meeting place for new ideas in art and creativity. At the same time, it also functions as a space to share knowledge and aesthetic experiences as well as the latest art developments. Working under the auspices of Yayasan Hita Pranajiwa Mandaya, ARTJOG exists as a festival that accommodates cutting-edge artistic processes and creations. This is manifested through art exhibitions and various presentations of art and education programmes that continue to offer new experiences. One of ARTJOG's commitments is to continue eroding the barriers that limit the practice and meaning of art, while continuing to foster and nurture the networks between artists, markets, policy makers, and the public that have been well established so far. Visit artjog.id to learn more.

About Artling

The Artling is an international Art and Design consultancy and online gallery focused on sourcing and highlighting the best of contemporary art and design. Their online platform, theArtling.com, lists thousands of artists from around the world, with new artworks and design items added to the site daily. (theartling.com)