Seasonal Selection
In this program, we invite curators, to curate the collection of artworks that we have in the stockroom, with different themes and different contexts, the aim is to open opportunities for artworks to be re-read, re-viewed and re-contextualised for both educational and market purposes.
Seasonal Selection, February 2024, 18 Artwork
Curated by Arlingga Hari Nugroho
A verified amateur writer. He runs an alternative media based on citizen journalism called Sudut Kantin Project. Also member of artist collective Ruang MES 56 in Yogyakarta. He is interested in collective arts work practices, figuring out the alternative media scene, and spending time talking about music
Playlist #2: Lebih Baik di Sini, Rumah Kita Sendiri
A busker at an intersection has barely finished singing the refrain of God Bless "Rumah Kita" when the green light turns on. Behind him, party flags and billboards of candidates are still attached to trees and electricity poles.
The recent democratic party was like rainwater that flooded the streets, flowed into the house, and seeped onto the screen of a cellphone at every snippet of time. Some things then feel out of place, making it difficult to distinguish between personal matters, privacy, and public consumption in the torrent of information. Quite often, we find ourselves in an in-between situation: between the domestic space and the public space; the quiet and the noise; the defense or the surrender; the choice or the abstention.
Just like a country, a home has always had a unique political form. It is full of various interests, biases, and loyalties of each family member that often collide. There are times when fiery debates about the history of the nation, political figures, and conspiracies a la messages in the family Whatsapp group are not spared at the dinner table. Without realizing it, we find that the state - in whatever form - seeps into the fabric of the home shaping everyone's thoughts and behavior.
Pieces of history come to show us something of the past. Devastation, defeat, irregularities, and so on are duplicated in forms and events that sometimes feel close but vague in recent times, even at home. At that point, there is always the belief that it is better here, our own home after all.
The exhibition Playlist #2: Better Here, Our Own Home is the second series initiated by the Stockroom 56 unit as a rotating exhibition of MES 56 artists. The selected works in this exhibition show fragments of events in domestic and public spaces that are scattered from time to time. Political fanaticism, public lies, stories of nationalism cum militarism, and feelings that linger in the domestic space become stories that are never finished. However, we always have a way to feel okay in a house full of murky history.
If only the busker at the crossroads had finished the refrain, "it's better here / our own home", are we sure all favors and graces are here?
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Jenderal Besar Soedirman #1, 2018
From War and Heroes series
Image 40 x 48.5 cm
Paper 50 x 60 cm
Archival Inkjet Print on Watercolor Paper
Edition: 2/5, Signed on the back
Rp3.500.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Jenderal Besar Soedirman #2, 2018
From War and Heroes series
Image 40 x 48.5 cm
Paper 50 x 60 cm
Archival Inkjet Print on Watercolor Paper
Edition: 2/5, Signed on the back
Rp3.500.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Pemimpin Besar Revolusi Ir. Soekarno #1, 2018
From War and Heroes series
Image: 40 x 48.5 cm
Paper: 50 x 60 cm
Archival Inkjet Print on Watercolor Paper
Edition: 2/5, Signed on the back
Rp3.500.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Pemimpin Besar Revolusi Ir. Soekarno #2, 2018
From War and Heroes series
Image: 40 x 48.5 cm
Paper: 50 x 60 cm
Archival Inkjet Print on Watercolor Paper
Edition: 2/5, Signed on the back
Rp3.500.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Selamat Tinggal Privasi ! No. 1, 2021
From Selamat Tinggal Privasi series
40 x 60 cm
Photography Print On Photo Paper
Rp6.750.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2023
Selamat Tinggal Privasi ! No. 3, 2021
From Selamat Tinggal Privasi series
70 x 70 cm
Photography Print On Photo Paper
Rp5.400.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Rp2.000.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Rp2.000.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Rp2.000.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Tahun-Tahun Yang Berbahaya #1 series, 2022
From Tahun-Tahun Yang Berbahaya series
40 x 40 cm
Digital print on photo paper
Rp3.500.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Tahun-Tahun Yang Berbahaya #2 series, 2022
From Tahun-Tahun Yang Berbahaya series
40 x 40 cm
Digital print on photo paper
Rp3.500.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Tahun-Tahun Yang Berbahaya #3 series, 2022
From Tahun-Tahun Yang Berbahaya series
40 x 40 cm
Digital print on photo paper
Rp3.500.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Tentara Keamanan Rakyat #1, 2018
From War and Heroes series
Image 38.5 x 50 cm
Paper 50 x 60 cm
Archival Inkjet Print on Watercolor Paper
Edition: 2/5, Signed on the back
Rp3.500.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Tentara Keamanan Rakyat #2, 2018
From War and Heroes series
Image 38.5 x 50 cm
Paper 50 x 60 cm
Archival Inkjet Print on Watercolor Paper
Edition: 2/5, Signed on the back
Rp3.500.000
Theater Object (Glass), 2024
From Theater Object series
Image 18 x 18 cm
Frame 38 x 38 cm
Archival inkjet print on Ilford Smooth Cotton 310 gsm
Rp1.800.000
Theater Object (Toothpick), 2024
From Teather Object series
Image 18 x 18 cm
Frame 38 x 38 cm
Archival inkjet print on Ilford Smooth Cotton 310 gsm
Rp1.800.000
Curator's Note
Arlingga Hari Nugroho, February 2024
Pangeran Diponegoro, 2018
From War and Heroes series
Image 40 x 48.5 cm
Paper 50 x 60 cm
Archival Inkjet Print on Watercolor Paper
Edition: 2/5, Signed on the back
Rp3.500.000
Seasonal Selection, Summer 2023, 22 Artwork
Curated by Anang Saptoto
Anang Saptoto is an artist, designer, and activist living in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He completed his education at the Visual Communication Design Department, Yogyakarta Vision Design Academy (2000-2005), and at the Television Department, Faculty of Record Media Arts, Yogyakarta Indonesian Art Institute (2002-2009).
Playlist August 2023
“It is not the strongest that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones most responsive to change.” I heard that sentence being quoted during a public lecture some time ago. I quickly wrote it down in my notebook at the time, because I felt that quote was spot on. I was now reminded of the quote as I was preparing this exhibition. The above-mentioned sentence can perhaps describe what I think about the form that we need to bring about, both as individuals and as a collective. Being responsive is one the ways we deal with what we encounter, which is then manifested in the form of thoughts and actions. It is also the case with Ruang MES 56. It was born and grew from a response. Up until today, a journey of 21 years, MES 56 has done numerous responses to mark as well as to surpass its time, from initiating an exhibition space in the reception room of a dorm, running its programmes and activations over the years without financial support from a donor, legalising its entity by forming a foundation, developing its network, to creating and running a business unit names Agensi 56. These responses are our attempt to adapt to the things we encounter since 2002 until today.Six artist-members of MES 56 collective are participating in this exhibition. They are Alam Rafif Alfa, Anang Saptoto, Edwin Roseno, Fransisco Edwardo, Muhammad Alfariz, Vincentious Ola Lamapaha, and Yudha Kusuma Putera. The works included in Playlist August 2023 are specific photography works that are processed from images found in the internet to images that are retouched after the shoot. Various skills are applied by each artist as they respond to different contexts, by playing with darkroom printing technique also creating digital collages with computer softwares.
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Ecological Faces: Coconut Seeds, 2018
85 x 87.5 cm
Scan from Photogram Oldprint, Coconut seeds,
Print on photo paper, Wooden frame with glass.
5 Edition, 3 Artist proof
Rp10.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Ecological Faces: Goat Manure Fertiliser, 2023
60 x 85cm
Scan from Cynotype Oldprint, Goat Manure Fertiliser (Pupuk Kambing)
Print on photo paper, Wooden frame with glass.
5 Edition, 3 Artist proof
Rp10.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Ecological Faces: Grated Coconut, 2018
85 x 87.5 cm
Scan from Lumen Oldprint, Grated coconut,
Print on photo paper, Wooden frame with glass
5 Edition, 3 Artist proof
Rp10.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Ecological Faces: Soybeands, 2020
70 x 87.5 cm
Scan from Photogram Oldprint, Soybeans, Print on photo paper, Wooden frame with glass.
5 Edition, 3 Artist proof.
Rp10.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Grilled Chicken Feet On Fly Ash, 2021
From Eat Dish Myth series
40 x 60 cm
Photographic prints
10 Edition
Rp3.500.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Lontong kupang with black hot ice cream, 2021
40 x 60 cm
Photographic prints
10 Edition
Rp3.500.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Look, I found trash in this turtle's entrail, 2021
From Eat Dish Myth series
40 x 60 cm
Photographic prints
10 Edition
Rp3.500.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Meminjam Mata dan Melihat Ruang, 2012
from Meminjam Mata dan Melihat Ruang series
40 x 60 cm
Photography print on paper, Wood frame
3 Edition + 1 Artist proof
Rp7.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Meminjam Mata dan Melihat Ruang, 2012
from Meminjam Mata dan Melihat Ruang series
40 x 60 cm
Photography print on paper, Wood frame
3 Edition + 1 Artist proof
Rp7.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Meminjam Mata dan Melihat Ruang, 2012
from Meminjam Mata dan Melihat Ruang series
40 x 60 cm
Photography print on paper, Wood frame
3 Edition + 1 Artist proof
Rp7.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Meminjam Mata dan Melihat Ruang, 2012
from Meminjam Mata dan Melihat Ruang series
40 x 60 cm
Photography print on paper, Wood frame
3 Edition + 1 Artist proof
Rp7.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Mr and Ms Choosey, 2023
160 x 100 cm (diptych)
Lumen print, Kodak BW photo paper, Wooden frame with glass.
Monoprint
Rp15.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Mr. Morning Zombie, 2023
80 x 125 cm
Lumen print, Kodak BW photo paper
Wooden frame with acrylic glass
Monoprint
Rp10.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Rescue & Treatment Negative Film (Family Archive), 2022
29,7 x 42 cm Print on photograph paper 9 Edition 1 Artist Proof
Rp2.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Rescue & Treatment Negative Film (Family Archive), 2020
30 x 45 cm Print photography on paper, dimensions vary, wood frame
Rp2.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Rescue & Treatment Negative Film (Family Archive), 2020
30 x 32.5cm Print photography on paper, dimensions vary, wood frame
Rp2.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Rescue & Treatment Negative Film (Family Archive), 2020
30 x 32.5cm Print photography on paper, dimensions vary, wood frame
Rp2.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Self Hiling 1, 2022
29,7 x 42 cm
Print on photograph paper
9 Edition 1 Artist Proof
Rp2.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Self Hiling 2, 2022
29,7 x 42 cm Print on photograph paper 9 Edition 1 Artist Proof
Rp2.000.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Unpredictable Bloom 1, 2022
From Unpredictable Bloom series
21 x 15 cm
Butterfly pea, rose on watercolor paper
Monoprint
Rp800.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Unpredictable Bloom 2, 2022
From Unpredictable Bloom series
21 x 28,7 cm
Rose on watercolor paper
Monoprint
Rp1.200.000
Curator's Note
Anang Saptoto, August 2023
Unpredictable Bloom 3, 2022
From Unpredictable Bloom series
28,7 x 21 cm
Spinach Water on watercolor paper
Monoprint
Rp800.000