Painters vie for Golden Palette

Painters vie for Golden Palette

JAKARTA: Hundreds of painters from Greater Jakarta are
displaying their works at Ancol Art Market, North Jakarta, in
hopes of being awarded the Golden Palette by PT Taman Impian Jaya
Ancol.

A jury shortlisted participants to 60 finalists and has
required them to submit four pieces of work for display from Aug.
26 to Sept. 4 at the Ancol Art Market. Members of the public can
also choose their favorite painter, for which there is an
additional award.

Among the jury are renowned painter Srihadi, vice governor
Fauzi Bowo, art critic Agus Dermawan and art observer Amir
Sidharta.

The competition, aimed at setting a parameter for quality
artistic work, is part of the annual Ancol Art Jamboree. -- JP