Permafrost by Jemana Murti
November 20, 2024
Opening Tumbuh Rimpang
Exhibition
Exhibition
Tumbuh Rimpang
Written by
Ignatia Nilu
This exhibition reflects the interconnectedness of contemporary art practices without a central narrative. It explores the concept of “tandur” (cultivation), emphasizing humanity’s direct contact with nature. Today, modern civilization is returning to its relationship with the natural world.
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We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all who visited us at the gallery “Tumbuh Rimpang” Your presence and interest in the exhibition made the event truly remarkable.
‘Tumbuh Rimpang’ is a group exhibition inspired by the spirit of cultivation, a diction that reflects the daily spirit in our society. Here, the idiom of planting is explored through various perspectives and alternative narratives. Interrelated subjects such as history, tradition, community culture, technology, ecology, and others present themselves as a rhizome that directly and indirectly expands the narrative beyond just our imagination of the activity of farming. Suppose this idiom is borrowed as a metaphor, in that case, the works of the artists we present in this exhibition are developed from the idea of planting in their imagination of nature. Not as a single narrative, but rather creeping, rooting in the field they discovered themself.
‘Tumbuh Rimpang’ is a group exhibition inspired by the spirit of cultivation, a diction that reflects the daily spirit in our society. Here, the idiom of planting is explored through various perspectives and alternative narratives. Interrelated subjects such as history, tradition, community culture, technology, ecology, and others present themselves as a rhizome that directly and indirectly expands the narrative beyond just our imagination of the activity of farming. Suppose this idiom is borrowed as a metaphor, in that case, the works of the artists we present in this exhibition are developed from the idea of planting in their imagination of nature. Not as a single narrative, but rather creeping, rooting in the field they discovered themself.
A touch of nostalgia for a few decades ago — on Land Art or Earthworks, an art movement that developed in the late 1960s and 1970s. In this movement, land or landscape is used as the primary medium for art. Artists like Robert Smithson, Walter De Maria, and Richard Long transformed land, rocks, and other natural elements into monumental works of art. By transforming natural elements like rocks and earth into monumental works, Land Art challenged traditional gallery spaces and engaged with ecology and the environment.
In this context, the works are interconnected as a spread of a network of ideas, practices, and influences that are mutually linked. The artists are encouraged to develop in various directions without a single point or center as a theme, but rather a reflection of an idiom. This curatorial approach emphasizes the fluidity of idea development while fostering dialogue across disciplines, cultural contexts, and artistic practices, offering a space for reflection and public engagement.
The works of the artists participating in this exhibition consist of various statements rooted in the tradition of planting, from local wisdom that grows in daily life not only in Bali but also throughout the archipelago. The artists do not directly want to navigate the narrative of tomorrow but rather express everyday matters often overlooked in society. With various mediums, including installations, digital art, sculptures, and paintings, this exhibition highlights the complex relationship between tradition and modernity experienced by the artists, offering a vision of the future by reflecting on history and the past. The artists explore the symbiotic relationship between art, ecology, and humanity today. This exhibition examines how young artists revive both the near and the distant, reflecting the human contradiction of what is close amidst a de-centralized civilization.
Our appreciation also goes to the immensely talented artists and their representatives, project.mei , lano_art_project, gajahgallery , for their invaluable contributions.
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