International Artswitch lights up Jogja Gallery

Fri, September 15, 2017 / 06:55 pm

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A visitor looks at rows of light switches, each measuring only 5 by 7 centimeters, which were painted by 208 national and international artists, including renowned local talents Joko Pekik and Heri Dono. JP/Tarko Sudiarno
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Visitors document artworks displayed at the International Artswitch exhibition in Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta, on Aug. 15. JP/Tarko Sudiarno
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Babi Begadang (Pig Staying Up Late), a piece by Indonesian artist Bunga Jeruk (left), and Feelings by Indian artist Asit Kumar Patnaik. JP/Tarko Sudiarno
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A light-switch artwork by Indonesian artist Bambang Heras titled Instropeksi (Introspection). JP/Tarko Sudiarno
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Raja Celeng (King of the Boars), a light switch painted by renowned Indonesian painter Joko Pekik. JP/Tarko Sudiarno
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Tiger by Indonesian artist Heri Winarno. JP/Tarko Sudiarno
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Enggar Yuwono's work titled Pasar Burung (The Bird Market). JP/Tarko Sudiarno
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Mother Angel by Dunadi from Indonesia. JP/Tarko Sudiarno
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Sadhu (Holy Man) by Sahid Kazi from Bangladesh. JP/Tarko Sudiarno

A light switch is a common tool that we can find at home, in schools, offices and a plethora of other buildings. But for artists, a switch can be used as a medium to express themselves.

Last month, 208 artists from around the world displayed their switch-inspired works at the International Artswitch exhibition held in Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta.

In their talented hands, a tiny switch turns into a mini canvas with the help of a variety of materials, from paints, thread and fabrics, to wood, feathers and polyester resin.

Even Indonesia’s big-name artists, including Joko Pekik, Heri Dono, Nasirun, Bunga Jeruk and Erica, were able to maintain their distinctive character while working with switches. [yan]