Art Event

He(art) at Galeri Teguh, Jl. Gaharu I/3, South Jakarta, Ph. 7656565

Feb. 14 until March 14

In conjunction with Valentine's Day, 10 artists have reinterpreted what love is all about. Most are still trapped in the symbolism of the heart. One reading of the title "He(art)" might be art by male artists, but the exhibition includes works by four women artists: Astari Rasjid, Judy Emery, Mella Jaarsma, and Rotrautmodem Pappe. The others are Acep Zamzam Noor, Anusapati, Geoff Todd, Geh Beng Kwan, Pintor Sirait and Teguh Ostenrik. The works include sculpture, painting and video art.

Art Books by Agus Suwage at Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta, Ph. 8567502

Extended until Feb. 22

Art books are by no means a new phenomenon, but these are paintings created and displayed in a book format at this experimental gallery which has roots in the banned newsweekly, Tempo. This exhibition features the works of Agus Suwage, an up- and-coming artist who has participated in a number of prestigious international art exhibitions, among others the 2nd Contemporary Art Triennial in Brisbane, Queensland (Australia) and the 6th Biennial in Havana, Cuba. Two works remain on display, while the rest have been sent to Tokyo and Hiroshima, Japan, for exhibition.

Yuri Goon: Harmony in Blue and Ochre at Galeri TC (Twilite Cafe), Kemang Raya 24A, South Jakarta, Ph. 7194268

Feb. 25 until March 17

Artist Yuri Goon is of Indonesian descent, but grew up in Sydney, Australia. Her artistic career began in 1986 with an exhibition at the Holy Spirit School. Later she exhibited at Saint Leo's College (1990) and the Dramoine Society (1992), also in Sydney. In 1993 she had a unique opportunity to exhibit her works at the Saori Gallery in Osaka, Japan. In this exhibition she will exhibit her latest paintings, which consist of figurative studies of models and expressionist landscapes.

-- Amir Sidharta