Indonesian Women Show – Rentang Hara
WTC 3 Lobby, 23 September 2024 – 10 January 2025
Rentang Hara is an art exhibition that explores the multifaceted nature of femininity through the perspective of female artists. It examines how womanhood is expressed, perceived, and experienced, bridging societal and natural realms. This annual showcase of women’s art also navigates the themes of national identity, heritage, and cultural narratives in Indonesia. Featuring works that blend traditional influences with contemporary practices, Rentang Hara stimulates a discussion about the evolving role of women in shaping Indonesia’s cultural landscape. The exhibition highlights how women’s artistic expressions reflect and influence both the environment and the nation’s cultural evolution
The exhibition features distinctive works by six female artists—Anita Bonit, Arum Dayu, Evelyn Pritt, Farra Lie, Natasha Lubis, and Tennessa Querida. Each artist offers a unique perspective on the theme, contributing individual styles and imaginative visions.
Rentang Hara presents a narrative that is both contemporary and timeless, showcasing how modern art explores the connections between womanhood and the environment. The exhibition celebrates the amalgamation between traditional influences and contemporary practices, with each artwork reflecting the evolving role of women in shaping cultural identity and the natural landscape.
Anita Bonit (b. 1990) graduated from Jakarta State University in 2014 with a major in Fine Arts Education and is one of the founders of the Grafis Huru Hara Community (GHH), serving as GHH manager until 2018. Printmaking techniques have become the primary medium in the work, which has been actively organized and exhibited since 2008. The focus of visual, and in the process of making the works and products is seen as a self-reflection and jokes, where the visuals presented are the implementation of portraits of a woman and animal figures that have one thing in common with humans.
Arum Dayu (b. 1984) was born in Solo and started her creative career as a photojournalist for Kompas. She graduated from Communication Study at Sebelas Maret University (2002-2007) and a Diploma in photojournalism from Ateneo de Manila University in 2012. Later, she earned a Master of Visual Art at Bandung Institute of Technology. She is interested in photography and is involved in several exhibitions, workshops, and art residences in Indonesia and abroad.
Evelyn Pritt (b. 1978) is a photographer who actively pursues personal projects on nature. Among her previous series are investigations about nature and urban landscapes, particularly focussing on water bodies and contamination, as well as abandoned residential areas. As an artist, her work has been exhibited widely locally and abroad, including at Objectives Centre for Photography and Film (Singapore), the 2015 Jakarta Biennale’ (Gudang Sarinah, Jakarta), and the 2014 Jakarta International Photo Summit’ (Galeri Nasional Indonesia). Pritt graduated from the Visual Communication Design undergraduate programme at Universitas Pelita Harapan.
Farra Lie (b. 2006) is currently studying in Michigan and has had a passion for photography since a young age. In her free time, she enjoys birdwatching and capturing these moments through her lens. She has explored nature extensively, photographing a variety of birds, from migratory species to endemic ones native to Indonesia. Despite her youth, her photography skills have already shown impressive development, promising a bright future ahead.
Natasha Lubis (b. 1989) is an Indonesian artist who divides her time between Jakarta and Bali. She holds a Master’s degree in Fine Art from Goldsmiths, University of London. Natasha’s work has been exhibited in diverse locations, including the UK, Portugal, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia. Her art explores themes of femininity, inner life, and archetypal imagery, weaving together eerie and whimsical elements through both digital and traditional methods. Natasha has also taken part in various artist residencies, such as the PADA Studios International Art Residency in 2022 and the DUPLEX Artists in Residence program in Lisbon, Portugal, in 2023.
Tennessa Querida (b. 1988) is an artist, illustrator, fashion designer, visualizer, and photographer living in various cities, including Jakarta, Bandung, and Yogyakarta, Indonesia. She earned her bachelor's degree in fashion design from the Jakarta Arts Institute. Her work spans various mediums, addressing everyday issues such as human behavior, emotions, and work tools. Her art focuses on creating multiple visual interpretations to offer aesthetically pleasing alternatives for establishing social relationships.
