Plural : Infusions Into Contemporary Art: Unravelling the world with Indonesian Women Artists

Respect for cultural differences also lies at the heart of Bibiana Lee’s new artworks. It is displayed in a dark room, which is intensified with red neon lights. The bright yellow that dominates her artworks also stands out — as if calling for our urgent attention. What caught my attention first was a pair of digital prints on aluminium, as each displayed an image of a beautiful Chinese-Peranakan style porcelain plate broken into pieces. These images refer to the original plates from Lee’s 2019 series I AM CHINA, which narrates the often-difficult conditions of individuals of Chinese heritage in Indonesia due to the historic prejudice, purging, and political violence towards the minority group.

Reference : https://pluralartmag.com/2022/04/19/infusions-into-contemporary-art-review-national-gallery-of-indonesia/

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ExhibitionINDONESIAN WOMEN ARTISTS #3: Infusions Into Contemporary Art

WriterAmanda

PublisherPlural