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Visitors observe the artworks displayed at the “Temu Tinemu #2” exhibition at Samaya Space Malang on Friday night (May 3rd). “Temu Tinemu #2,” themed “Caring for Space, Celebrating Encounters,” is a visual arts exhibition based in Malang, running from May 3rd to 5th, 2024, showcasing 33 artists and 5 communities.
Malang has surpassed its reputation as a City of Students and a tourist destination. Currently, Malang is also developing visual arts as part of its identity. Various art activities are being promoted by artists to attract the interest of both local residents and tourists to visit.
To support the artists in Malang, the Fine Arts Program at Brawijaya University provides facilities for students to get directly involved in community art activities. Through the art management application course, students can practice relevant management skills in the context of art.
Temu Tinemu is being held again this year, from May 3 to 5, 2024, at Samaya Space, Malang. This annual event, now in its second year, once again features an art exhibition by local artists. According to Kayla Rachma, the chairperson of Temu Tinemu #2, this exhibition serves as a medium for discourse on the art ecosystem and the expansion of horizontal relationships.
“Temu Tinemu is an art exhibition held continuously in Malang around the month of May. This event serves as a starting point for new artists to enter the art world. Temu Tinemu always brings together artists from various backgrounds, showcasing a wide range of their artworks, including two-dimensional paintings, three-dimensional works, and installation art,” said Kayla.
The artworks exhibited at Temu Tinemu #2.
Photo: Yoga Panji
This year, the variety of artworks by the artists is more diverse compared to last year. Temu Tinemu #2 showcases the results of the artists’ experiments and idea development. This year’s event features several unexpected works. A total of 33 artists and 5 communities are participating in the Temu Tinemu #2 exhibition.
“There are 35 artworks exhibited at Temu Tinemu #2. There are 23 paintings on canvas, 6 abstract works, 2 mock-ups, 2 pieces of furniture, 1 collaborative work from 4 communities, and 1 installation piece,” said Kayla.
The theme of Temu Tinemu #2 is “Caring for Space, Celebrating Encounters.” This theme is a reflection of the previous theme, which was interaction. Caring for space is the result of continuous interaction within the art community in an effort to preserve the diversity of artistic expressions and aesthetic perspectives. Through collaboration and network expansion, a space will be created as a platform for artists to explore critical thinking and reflect the complexities of the world through visual language.
This art exhibition is a collaborative effort by 13 fine arts students from Brawijaya University, involving artists from various backgrounds, such as independent artists, students from Brawijaya University, students from Malang State University, interior design students from Binus University, and members of the communities Tjap Telur, Kuli Urban, Teras Gambar, Konco Sket, and Sket Nde Kene. The diversity in selecting the participating artists aims to present a variety of artworks in the exhibition space. In addition to being an exhibition, Temu Tinemu #2 offers workshops on ashtray painting, clay pin and toys figure painting to enhance the value, experience, and entertainment for the visitors.
The ashtray painting and clay pin workshop at the Temu Tinemu #2 exhibition at Samaya Space Malang on Saturday night (May 4th).
Photo: Yoga Panji
The continuity of Temu Tinemu not only opens market potential for artists in Malang but also enhances the reputation of the artists and Malang more broadly. Malang will become more renowned not only as a place rich in tradition, art, and culture but also through the artists who create there.
It is not only visited by artists and art enthusiasts, as often happens in other exhibitions, but also by the general public who enthusiastically appreciate the artworks on display. They strive to understand each piece by reading the captions around the works, enjoying the art, or even just taking photos for selfies or group pictures around the exhibition.
Writer: Kayla Rachma Novalia
