“They come from the world of my inner self” | Artist Talk with Anusapati

Name: “They come from the world of my inner self” | Artist Talk with Anusapati
Start: 2024-11-02T14:30:00+08:00
Location: 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore, Singapore 178957

Schedule

Sat Nov 02 2024 at 02:30 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore, Singapore 178957 | Singapore, SG

“They come from the world of my inner self” | Artist Talk with Anusapati
Sat 2 Nov | 2.30pm | Dalam Southeast Asia, Level 3, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery | Free, registration required: https://bit.ly/FaS_Anusapati
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*This programme is free for exhibition ticket holders. You will be directed to purchase an admission ticket to "Figuring a Scene".
**For Gallery Insiders, please email [email protected] to directly sign up for the talk.
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“These forms simply pop up in my mind. They come from subconscious world, from the world of my inner self.”
— Anusapati
After graduating from Akademi Seni Rupa Indonesia (Indonesian Fine Arts Academy), artist Anusapati pursued further studies at Pratt Institute’s School of Art and Design in New York. Shortly after his return to Indonesia, he began crafting wooden sculptures. His fascination with trees can be traced back to his childhood in rural Cibubur. It was there where he observed the wooden tools farmers used for cultivating rice. Cibubur was once considered to be part of the rural outskirts of Jakarta, but it is now known for its severe air pollution due to the rapid pace of urbanisation. To the artist, wood is more than just a representation of simple beauty and contrasting textures; it embodies his perspectives on urbanisation and nature.
In this conversation with art historian and exhibition curator Patrick Flores, Anusapati will delve into his artistic journey spanning over three decades, and discuss ecological concerns and the histories of modern and contemporary sculptures in Indonesia.
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About the artist
Anusapati is an Indonesian visual art artist who is best known for his sculptures. He studied at Akademi Seni Rupa Indonesia (Indonesian Fine Arts Academy) and was a Fulbright Scholar at the School of Art and Design, Pratt Institute, in New York from 1988 to 1990. He is interested in exploring how local culture is represented as a contemporary art form, and maintains a strong ecological sensibility in his practice, preferring to craft his works from found wood instead of freshly cut wood. He also teaches at Indonesian Institute of the Arts, and was the chairman of the Indonesian Sculpture Association from 2008 to 2018.
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About the exhibition
Discover a new perspective on exhibitions with "Figuring a Scene", where we break free from traditional art history norms. Here, we believe exhibitions hold intrinsic significance beyond historical or societal contexts. Emotions, imagination, and sensory experiences take center stage in our understanding of art, defining how we make sense of the world around us.
Explore the process of creating art and the meaning of materials within specific settings, akin to the unfolding of a narrative or drama. As you navigate the exhibition, connect with your own experiences with the artworks on display.
Join us on a journey that encourages a deeper appreciation for the intricate process of art creation. Engage in thought-provoking questions about the production and reception of art, the collective staging of the exhibition scene, and the interconnectedness between artistic forms and the broader realms of history and everyday life.
"Figuring a Scene" presents different instances where elements from nature become signs that help us perceive and grasp social forms. These instances come via six episodes - shadow, fruit, fire, air, wax, and city.
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