Malaysia, Yogyakarta artists foster ties with workshops, discussions

Malaysia, Yogyakarta artists foster ties with workshops, discussions

The public will have the opportunity to view the works of Yogyakartan and visiting Malaysian artists in two exhibitions, following a week of workshops and discussions between the two groups.

The works will first be displayed at the residence of Maestro Djoko Pekik in Sembungan village, Kasihan, Bantul, from Aug. 29, and will move to the Pitoe Gallery on Jl. Prawirotaman in Yogyakarta starting Sept. 2.

The Malaysians, from the art group Matahati, are Hamir Soib, Akhmad Syukri Mohammed, Masnoramli Mahmud, Bayu Utomo Radjikin and Ahmad Fuad Othman. They have worked together with Yogyakartan artists Januri, Agus Purnomo, Yaksa Agus and Eddy Sulistyo. The joint workshop was second of its kind after the first organized in March last year.

Artist Agus Yaksa said on Friday the artists worked on two big themes, Seni Rupa Halaman (Outdoor Fine Art) and Seni Rupa Ruangan (Indoor Fine Art).

"We tried to create art works using materials available around us, in our backyard," Agus said.

Several young artists, Anang Jugo, Tasiman, Ayu Arista Murti and Hardiana, also took part in the week-long workshops as observers.

"For the opening ceremony at Djoko Pekik's residence, we are inviting stage actors Djemek Supardi and Nanoe." The event was open to the public, he said. --JP