Young graphic artist displays his talent<\/p>\n
Susi Andrini, Contributor, Sanur<\/p>\n
Graphic art has been gaining popularity among young and talented
\nBalinese artists, including Edo Wulia.<\/p>\n
In a display of his work at a solo exhibition, Moments Within,
\nat Retro Fine Arts in Sanur, Edo has been showcasing his fresh
\nideas.<\/p>\n
To view Edo's work is like taking a journey to an endless
\npoint. The works also reflect joy, hope but also a hollowness and
\nsadness.<\/p>\n
In his black-and-white work entitled Moments Within (July
\n2005), Edo tells a story within himself. There are seven people
\nwalking and dancing through an endless road. Two heads with
\npiercing eyes stare at each other. The work symbolizes the long
\njourney of human beings; some are successful, and others fail, as
\nreflected in the falling leaves.<\/p>\n
In Life Goes On (l992), Edo tries to illustrate various icons
\nportraying the sun, animals, humans and plantations. These are
\nthings that occupy the earth and the universe. The work features
\na chain of life in which all creatures and things depend on each
\nother. Human beings heavily depend on animals and plantations as
\nsources of food.<\/p>\n
In Journey (1999), Edo portrays the early life of a man,
\nillustrated by a woman's uterus. As compared to his previous
\nworks, Journey 4, Cosmos 1, Cosmos 2, Cosmos 3, Cosmos 4, reflect
\nhe has developed rapidly in terms of content and techniques.<\/p>\n
Edo now freely explores a variety of subject matter, colors
\nand brush techniques, making his works more alive.<\/p>\n
Originating from the fourth century in China, graphic art has
\ngrown enormously as a respected art form. In the 17th century,
\ngraphic art was developed in Japan as ukiyo-e, as recorded in an
\nancient Japanese art book Ise Monogatan, published in 1650.<\/p>\n
The book tells the story about old Japanese arts and the birth
\nof a new fine art form known as ukiyo-e (woodcut printing).<\/p>\n
It continued to be used to produce complementary posters and
\nvisual art work to decorate theater stages when performing Kabuki
\ntheater.<\/p>\n
In the West, ukiyo-e art was later developed as graphic art
\nusing a variety of techniques such woodcut, linograph and now
\ndigital print. Thanks to the rapid growth of technology, graphic
\nart is now flourishing via high-tech printing technology.<\/p>\n
In Indonesia, graphic art pioneers include Baharoedin
\nMarasoetan, Mochtar Apin, G. Sidharta, S. Prinka, F.X. Harsono
\nand Tisna Sanjaya.<\/p>\n
In view of his tender years, Edo could well become one of
\nIndonesia's youngest and most promising graphic artists.<\/p>\n
Edo nurtured his career as a graphic artist. A graduate from
\nthe Percussion Institute of Technology in Hollywood, California
\nin l996, Edo is known as a music teacher.<\/p>\n
He continued his studies at the Yogyakarta Arts Institute
\n(ISI) in l998, majoring in graphic art.<\/p>\n
Edo's persistence in improving his drawing skill and technique
\ndeserve commendation, especially as graphic art is considered
\nless worthy than other types of fine art.<\/p>\n
In order to reach maturity, Edo needs to work harder. The
\nworld is still wide open for young artists like him. By holding
\nexhibitions and workshops, it is expected that Edo's works could
\nbe improved. Positive input from art critics is sorely needed to
\nsupport young artists and to create a healthy art environment in
\nthe country.<\/p>\n
It is also necessary to arouse people's awareness and
\nunderstanding of the graphic arts. It is gratifying to discover
\nthat many art galleries and institutions pay serious attention to
\nthe development of graphic arts and support this young, fresh
\ntalent.<\/p>\n
in box:
\nMoments Within
\nsolo exhibition of graphic art by Edo Wulia
\nRetro Fine Arts
\nJl. Danau Tamblingan 126A
\nSanur<\/p>\n
tel. (0361) 282472<\/p>\n
exhibition runs through Set. 16<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/young-graphic-artist-displays-his-talent-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }