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Jogja Mural Forum (JMF)
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Works 1 | Article | Arts in Public Space (FX Harsono)
Blog: http://jogjamuralforum.multiply.com
Apotik Komik founded by:Samuel Indratma, Arie Dyanto, Popok Tri Wahyudi, Bambang 'Toko' Witjaksono (later Arya Panjalu, Nano Warsono)
The Jogja Mural Forum has grown out of Apotik Komik (see below).
Jogja Mural Forum, blog:
Jogja Mural Forum / JMF didirikan pada awal tahun 2006 dan merupakan komunitas yang terdiri dari para pemerhati , seniman maupun para anak muda yang tertarik dengan seni mural. Visi dari Jogja Mural Forum adalah menjadikan seni mural sebagai sarana pendidikan seni kepada publik kota. Sarana pendidikan ini tidak hanya terbatas pada teknik seni visual, tetapi yang lebih penting adalah bagaimana warga kota bisa menggali permasalahan di sekitarnya dan mengemasnya menjadi sebuah pesan-pesan visual yang menarik. Adapun prinsip-prinsip yang menjadi dasar bagi komunitas Jogja Mural Forum adalah memposisikan seni ruang publik sebagai cara warga masyarakat mengekspresikan gagasannya. Oleh karena itu seni di ruang publik bukanlah seni yang diciptakan oleh seniman yang berjarak dengan masyarakat, sehingga warga kota asing di ruangnya sendiri. Seni di ruang publik merupakan ikon-ikon di mana setiap warga dapat menemui dirinya sendiri di belantara kotanya. (Source: http://jogjamuralforum.multiply.com)
A collaborative exhibition of all the Sama-sama/Together artists (Rigo 03 also contributed to the installation)
was presented at Intersection for the Arts September 10th thru October 25th, 2003.
Source: http://www.samasama.org
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Artists’ Talk & Slide Show with Apotik Komik
Saturday, September 20, 2pm
Intersection for the Arts
446 Valencia Street (between 15th & 16th Streets
(Source: www.samasama.org)
Michelle Chin (2001):
Apotik Komik is a fascinating alternative space. It was founded by a group of artists - Samuel Indratma, Ari Diyanto, Popok Tri Wahyudi and Bambang 'Toko' Witjaksono - who wanted to reinterpret the whole concept and definition of the word "gallery". They have totally overturned the normal assumption that a gallery is a closed space in which art works are exhibited and kept safely locked up at night. Apotik Komik is simply a wall located on a street corner - Jalan Langenarjon Lor and Jalan Gamelan(njeron Banteng) to be precise. The wall, measuring 228 centimeters high by 1123 centimeters wide, is in fact the backing material onto which art works are created. These art works are clearly of a temporary nature: when an "exhibition" is over, the wall is painted over, and a new art work will be created on the wall.
The founders of Apotik Komik are seriously committed to creating a dynamic interaction and dialogue between artists and the general public through the art works they exhibit at this public gallery. They do not simply talk about "getting closer to the general public" - they are really doing it. Apotik Komik is truly an alternative exhibition space, readily accessible to the general public - becak drivers, ice sellers, office workers, mothers, children, unemployed youth. All who pass by on the street become viewers of the exhibitions at Apotik Komik, a gallery that is truly "open to the public at all times".
(Source: CONTEMPORARY ART IN JOGJA:
ART HOUSES, GALLERIES AND STREET ART,
by Michelle Chin, http://www.michellechin.net; published in Island Life, No. 7, 2001)
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Samuel Indratma and daughter
Dec. 2007, Jogja (photo by GC)
In December 2007 Samuel was kind enough to introduce me to what JMF is all about and to provide me some valuable links, publications, the QuickTime movies above, JPGs and other info.
Terima kasih Pak Samuel!
-Gary
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