Aussie artist to hold exhibition

JAKARTA (JP): Robert Gander, an Australian painter currently living and working in Jakarta, plans to hold a solo exhibition beginning today and lasting until May 31.

The exhibition will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day.

The artist, who has previously held exhibits in Sydney, London, Amsterdam and Suva, will display 37 of his paintings.

His recent works, which explore themes of loneliness and faith, draw on imagery from dreams, myths, nature and daily experiences.

The opening ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. today. Those who are interested in attending the opening can call the Embassy's Cultural section at 522 7093/4.(sur)