“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
*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 curatorialprogrammes@nationalgallery.sg to directly sign up for the talk.
“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.
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.
This programme is free for exhibition ticket holders. Please ensure you have a valid admission ticket to "Figuring a Scene" before attending the programme.This programme takes place at Dalam Southeast Asia, UOB Southeast Asia Gallery, Level 3, National Gallery Singapore - Each person is allowed to register for 1 place only.Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the programme. Latecomers may be denied entry as spaces could be reallocated at the discretion of the organiser.If you are unable to attend the event or have any access needs, do email curatorialprogrammes@nationalgallery.sgBy attending this programme, you consent to being video-recorded or photographed by the Gallery and its appointed photographers and to having such recordings/photographs used by the Gallery for marketing, publicity or promotional purposes.Programme details may change depending on the latest COVID-19 safety measures.
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