Betawi painting expo

Betawi painting expo

JAKARTA (JP): In conjunction with the 469th anniversary of
Jakarta, the Omni Batavia Hotel is holding a Betawi Painting
Exhibition by city painter Sarnadi Adam.

The exhibition will take place in the Pre-function Batavia
Ballroom, on the second floor of Omni Batavia Hotel, Jl. Kali
Besar Barat, West Jakarta.

Sarnadi Adam, who was born 40 years ago in Simprug village,
will show 40 of his paintings. Most of his works portray the past
and present life of native Jakartans, or the Betawi people. His
paintings express his knowledge of and experiences with his
people.

After this exhibition, Sarnadi will exhibit his works in
Argentina. He has already had solo exhibitions in several
European and American countries.

The Betawi Painting Exhibition will be opened on June 1 at 10
a.m. by Fauzi Bowo, head of the City Tourism Office.

The exhibition is open to public until June 15, from 9 a.m. to
9 p.m. (24)