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The Orient and Beyond: Genevieve Couteau’s works shown at National Gallery
Late French painter Genevieve Couteau's art works are on display at the National Galery until Feb. 14, in an exhibition titled "The Orient and Beyond".
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The exhibition is a tribute to the late painter, who passed away in 2013. Born in 1925, Genevieve visited Bali and Laos in the 1960s and 1970s. (Courtesy of IFI/File)
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ate French painter Geneviève Couteau's artwork is on display at the National Gallery until Feb. 14 in an exhibition titled "The Orient and Beyond."
In collaboration with Institut Francais Indonesia, the exhibition was curated by the artist's son, art critic Jean Couteau.
The exhibition is a tribute to the late painter, who passed away in 2013. Born in 1925, Genevieve visited Bali and Laos in the 1960s and 1970s.
Geneviève Couteau's paintings and drawings imply a message of humanism, in which the painter presents a viewpoint of a woman who, when confronted with others, empathizes and embraces differences and seeks equality of identity, according to a statement.
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In addition to delivering a message of humanism, the exhibition also invites the audience to question the construction of the history of Asian art, especially with regard to Bali.
Through this exhibition, visitors explore the works of other artists beyond the iconic artists of the 1930s to the 1950s, such as Walter Spies, Rudolf Bonnet, Le Mayeur and Blanco.
Jean Couteau expressed hope that the exhibition would encourage awareness for the fact that outside cultural elements have unique perceptions; sometimes full of economic and political interests, but sometimes also full of efforts to transcend interests and build new awareness.
"Through the organization of this event we will be more alert and wise in looking at the influence and intrusion of other cultures; not to reject it, but to transcend prejudice and increase our own freedom as a human being," Jean Couteau said in a statement. (liz/asw)
