Titled “Continuum: the Endless Cycles of Creativity”, the exhibition is presented in collaboration with wood flooring manufacturer TEKA and runs from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1 at the TEKA Showroom in Alam Sutera, South Tangerang.

Nine artists – Joko Avianto, TuTu's, Jemana Murti, Maharani Mancanagara, Agnes Hansella, Jessica Soekidi, Nurrachmat Widyasena, Wildan Indra Sugara and Wayan Karja – along with architect Yori Antar, were invited to explore ideas related to the use of waste materials in art.

Joko Avianto, TuTu's, Jemana Murti and Maharani Mancanegara had the opportunity to respond directly to TEKA materials and integrate them into works of art without reducing the essence and identity of their respective works.

Curator Bob Edrian noted that the theme of sustainability, in terms of the environment and beyond, has been explored by the artists. For example, architect Yori Antar worked with the Uma Nusantara Foundation for a project connected to the traditional handwoven tenun textiles of Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara.

Fold Perception by Joko Avianto explored the drapery technique often seen in statues, emulating the drape of a fabric in every fold and crease through carving. Joko, known for his use of bamboo, utilized oakwood from TEKA that had been trimmed and thinned in such a way that the wood was able to flex and curve, belying its original state.

Meanwhile, Agnes Hansella’s Something in The Air was a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and found a certain splendor in the microscopic, helping to make sense of the macroscopic through intricate macramé pieces that burst and hang off the frame.

Alongside the works of art, “Continuum” also featured TEKA's newest product line, the Vorkraft series, which are designed with distinctive wood grain characteristics.

According to Murai Art Projects cofounder and The Jakarta Post CEO Yudi Wanandi, the world of art stretches beyond paintings and sculptures, and “Continuum” expands into an opportunity for the participating artists to experiment with new methods.

Meanwhile, for fellow cofounder Ari Sanjaya, who is also the cofounder of Ku Casa Furniture, “Continuum” is a continuation of the initiative’s first exhibition, “Timeless Creativity: A Different Kind of Canvas”, which was held in 2022.

“Last year, the first exhibition we made was quite successful, because it was a collaboration between art and design. [...] And with that concept, we took the theme, but we also looked at topics of concern among us, one of them being sustainability,” he said in an interview with the Post.

Yudi noted that creativity itself is something sustainable that continues to develop and generate new ideas.

“The first exhibition we held last year was titled ‘Timeless Creativity’. So as a continuation of the theme of the exhibition, we also want to continue an exhibition which is timeless, becoming [intrinsically] sustainable,” he said.

The duo expressed their hope that exhibition visitors would not only be able to enjoy the artwork, but also become more aware of sustainability, regarding both environment and other aspects of life, such as social issues.

“Apart from that, we also want to show visitors that creativity is varied, and the results can also be something inspiring, both to collect and to enjoy. So, that's our goal. As I said earlier, our creativity is endless, or timeless,” Yudi concluded.

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