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