Śvasita Catalogue

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16 APRIL 2022 - 14 MAY 2022

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Chapter 08:

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A Catalogue for ‘Śvasita’ a Pop-up and Online Exhibition Featuring Didin Jirot, Cassandra Louise, Wayan Yusa Dirgantara, Satria T. Nugraha, Imes Paskalia, Putu Surya Dharma Putra, Naomi Samara, Andre Yoga and Surya Art Studio 16 Apri 2022 - 11 June 2022 at Titik Dua Ubud and www.cakravala.com

Photography by Dennis Arthur Ahmad Teja Malikul Mulki Exelsius Adam Wasis Sri Pangestu Brina Paska Bayu Aji Pradanatama Arif Wibowo Utomo

Curated by Cakravala

Catalogue Design by Brina Paska

Text by Adella Bahar

Digital Catalogue

Published by Issuu

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Featuring Didin Jirot, Cassandra Louise,

At the core of the Javanese mysticism

Wayan Yusa Dirgantara, Satria T. Nugraha,

known as ‘kebatinan’, there lies a belief

Imes Paskalia, Putu Surya Dharma Putra,

towards the powerful forces of life and

Naomi Samara, Andre Yoga and Surya Art

the ethereal world. Its origins are rooted

Studio, ‘Śvasita’ opens at Titik Dua Ubud in

in the ideas and practices of different

Bali from April 16 2022 and runs through to

cultural groups and spiritual tradition.

May 14 2022.

However, in modern culture, kebatinan has become an amalgamation of Hindu-Buddhist, Islamic and indigenous animist beliefs and practices anchored by the essential oneness of all existence.

Practised in various forms, including meditation, fasting and shared discussions, the purpose behind kebatinan is to embrace life in all its minuscule detail. Here, life is seen as a mystical journey where we experience the different stages that take us from the outer to the inner realm. From thought-centred to feeling-centred, kebatinan highlights the importance of experiencing rather than becoming a passive victim of fate.

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Śvasita: [śvas-kta] (Sanskrit) Breathed, sighed, possessed of breath or life, vivified, revived.

Today, emerging Indonesian artists

find solace in art, transforming matter

consider understanding the world around

becomes a metaphor for transforming the

them through art as part of their

soul.

spiritual practices. As they gather in a shared space, each artist is connected

“Artists are perceived as people whose

through the mind - overcoming the

gift of seeing goes beyond the world of

illusion of forced separation from others

appearances. They are people whose

that we have experienced over the past

faculty of sight signifies insight.”

two years. Equivalent to the mystical journey is the artistic journey, where the process of creating art is experienced as an exploration between form and no form, between which is but which cannot be put into words, and that which can be realised and formulated.

This exhibition captures the different stages of healing and restoration, with each artist uniting the mind with action and matter. Through every hurdle and loss, every setback and change, they draw on themes of human experiences and spiritual insight. As they continue to

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Bali, Indonesia

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jumantara The horizon line is reflected in the recesses of introspection, where it appears parallel to the eye. When sitting with nature turns into a moment of contemplation, the need to achieve a state of utter bliss becomes desirable.

Perhaps that is when the notion of beauty starts to uncover - when we are able to look beyond the surface and enter an expansive space of infinite possibilities.

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j u m a n t a r a by Didin Jirot

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@didinjirot_

Jakarta, Indonesia

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Molden Gold by Cassandra Louise

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The Golden Lining Series At losses and lows throughout our lives,

that we’ll never be the same as we once

we are often asked to find the silver linings

were before - that our mould is broken

to every cloud we encounter. At times,

and we are transforming, hopefully for the

the silver sliver of hope is airy and out of

better. As we go through the flames of

grasp. But in gold, there is an element of

our despair, we learn to trust our lives and

strength proven to withstand pressure and

processes, surrendering to being molten

purification as it is moulded through fire.

and re-shaped - sturdier and shinier than ever.

Us humans can try to daydream about the silver linings in our cloud and just get lost in a moment’s inertia in the hopes of being saved. Most of the time, getting through challenges requires the courage to admit

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@cassandral.art

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Through the Fire by Cassandra Louise

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We see a touch of grey in these paintings, which is often associated with loss, imbued with yellow to denote emotional strength and courage. The combination of colours represents the process of emotional transformation.

While the gold here marks the process’s valuable end-product, the final goal of strength that we hope to achieve.

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Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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Membentuk Keindahan The first step towards acceptance is to sit with those feelings of disappointment, as accepting a situation is not an instant process. In my quest for meaning, art has helped me navigate my feelings and emotions, validating each that arises. This process is one that I learned through my observation of nature, where all my senses became heightened.

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@yusadirgantara

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Membentuk Keindahan II by Wayan Yusa Dirgantara

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Using colour and composition, I attempt to articulate my internal dialogue where hope and fear come head to head with one another. Yet, despite all the internal conflict, I was able to find beauty in the process, as creating this series became a symbol of my acceptance.

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Membentuk Keindahan I by Wayan Yusa Dirgantara

Bali, Indonesia

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Shape Series Chaos and control plays an important role

study the geometric shapes that are

in my creative process. When they meet

present in most of my works. My

at a certain point and goes eye to eye, the

process usually begins to flow when I

outcome appears to be something I never

have reached a stress point, as it

expected. This encourages me to accept

strangely allows me to fully accept myself

and surrender to the final result of the

- helping me recognise all my abilities and

work, reminding myself that every work

limitations through the mistakes that I

should be seen as a process.

made.

I use simple math as a tool to gain control, perfection, balance, and repetition in the form of hand-stitching, to develop and

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Shape No.1: Sea from the window by Satria T. Nugraha

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Shape No.2: Concrete and Sea by Satria T. Nugraha

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@sssattt

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Shape No.3: Concrete and Cliff by Satria T. Nugraha

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Installation An attempt to reflect on the environment in which I live in. Always evolving and changing every day, oscillating between the ruins of the past and the hopes and dreams of a future.

The placement and juxtaposition of deconstructed objects portray the relationship between humans and nature, where achieving harmony is the ultimate goal.

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Panorama in Object II (installation) by Satria T. Nugraha

Jakarta, Indonesia

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“Don’t Beat Yourself Up, Please?” by Imes Paskalia

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“Don’t Beat Yourself Up, Please?”

A Healing Diary part I A cloud of emotions on denial and anger is valid and okay.

A cloud of emotions on anxiety and depression is valid and okay.

As humans, we may need some time to filter it and process the pain in order to let it all go.

To finally be able to re-discover the meaning and purpose of life.

To finally be able to have some hope and feel alive once more.

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“I’m Sorry, I Was Deluded” A Healing Diary part II If I could say something to my old self, it would be: I am very sorry for what I did to her.

I would say I’m very sorry that I pushed and hurt myself too much.

I would say that I was delusional about the darkness created by society and even myself.

She doesn’t deserve that kind of treatment because of the pureness of her soul and how lovable she is.

I should’ve trusted the magic in her soul and taken good care of her from the start.

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“I’m Sorry I Was Deluded” by Imes Paskalia

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@darkesthourproject

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“Take It Easy” by Imes Paskalia

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“Take It Easy” A Healing Diary part III My psychologist often says that my progression system should be experienced step by step. A nice reminder for myself just because I am always rushing things, including the urgency to be healed.

I thought progression works like how our minds do, like A to B, not an ‘A’ to ‘A1 or A2, etc.’

(Then again, what is normal?)

Yet healing is still a grey area for me, so I need to be able to navigate through it slowly but surely.

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Bali, Indonesia

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Disclosure/Self-Revelation by Putu Surya Dharma Putra

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Disclosure/Self-Revelation Existing “in-between”.

One achieves self-revelation when One shifts into another being. When the consciousness of all living things, especially humans, have feelings and thoughts - the unification between self-disclosure, self-knowledge, and self-formation takes place.

Shapes, colours and reality appears different. No more joy or sorrow. The space-time cycle will begin to disperse.

We must recognise that the core of our Soul is only temporary in the Body.

Only then will we become more appreciative towards Samsara in the Reality of Life.

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@artupdayrus

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Bali, Indonesia

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Portrait of M at the Nursery by Naomi Samara

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Portrait of M at the Nursery

A Sweet Embrace Series

She sits calmly under a shifting sky. Her

For times when I need to be held.

hands carry and caress a tentacled

For when my inner child needs to be

creature which she appears to be

embraced, to help guide me through my

comforting and nursing. When I see her I

internal conflict.

feel abundance, peace and power represented in one entity.

Where the moulding of two figures as one illustrates my coming to terms with the notion of duality.

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@naomisamara

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A Sweet Embrace I by Naomi Samara

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A Sweet Embrace II by Naomi Samara

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Bali, Indonesia

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Capsure Eyes 03 by Andre Yoga

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Love: The Unknown Feelings Lately, my process of creation has been accompanied by the sounds of pop music nuanced by the theme of love and romance. Perhaps most interesting is the way each song recounts the different phases of love, with all the mysteries and uncertain feelings attached to the idea of it.

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@project.andreyoga

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Love can turn into hatred and end in turmoil, but it can also be the other way around. Sometimes it is just a status, but it can also be filled with depth. Through art, I explore all of love’s polarities, and how it forms uncertainties - much like life as we know it.

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Love: The Unknown Feelings by Andre Yoga

Medan, Indonesia

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Bliss of Ecstasies The black crow: an incarnation of the Goddess of war and destruction Its presence is a signal of war and tribulation, ultimately ending in death Sajen (offerings) as an ode to the invisible forces of nature Lost and confused the dark shadow of a person is a reflection of his own past

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@surya.gster

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Butterflies symbolising a journey One full of struggles until it reaches its most beautiful form Black tears marked by Vishnu One’s source of living and knowledge To seek eternal peace, he must surrender Shed his skin, abandon his body, let go of everything he thought he knew.

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Bliss of Ecstacies by Surya Art Studio

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Bliss of Ecstacies by Surya Art Studio

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j u m a n t a r a (2022) Didin Jirot Acrylic on Canvas 210 cm x 180 cm 25,000,000 IDR

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Through The Fire (2022) Cassandra Louise Mixed Media on Canvas 80 cm x 60 cm, 80 cm x 60 cm, 80 cm x 60 cm, 80 cm x 60 cm 25,000,000 IDR

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Molden Gold (2022) Cassandra Louise Mixed Media on Canvas 150 cm x 100 cm 20,000,000 IDR

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Membentuk Keindahan I (2022) Wayan Yusa Dirgantara Mixed Media on Canvas 150 cm x 150 cm 20,000,000 IDR

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Membentuk Keindahan II (2022) Wayan Yusa Dirgantara Mixed Media on Canvas 90 cm x 80 cm 15,000,000 IDR

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Shape No. 3: Concrete and Cliff (2022) Satria T. Nugraha Handstitched Charcoal & Screenprint on Gessoed Linen 150 cm x 120 cm 28,000,000 IDR

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Shape No. 1: Sea from the window (2022) Satria T. Nugraha Handstitched Charcoal, Gesso & Screenprint on Linen 100 cm x 80 cm 17,000,000 IDR

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Shape No. 2: Concrete and Sea (2022) Satria T. Nugraha Handstitched Charcoal & Screenprint on Linen 100 cm x 80 cm 17,000,000 IDR

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“I’m Sorry I was Deluded” (2022) Imes Paskalia Oil on Canvas 150 cm x 120 cm 9,000,000 IDR

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“Take It Easy” (2022) Imes Paskalia Mixed Media on Canvas 59.4 cm x 42 cm 6,750,000 IDR

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“Don’t Beat Yourself Up, Please?” (2022) Imes Paskalia Mixed Media on Canvas 59.4 cm x 42 cm 6,250,000 IDR

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Disclosure/Self-Revelation (2022) Putu Surya Dharma Putra Mixed Media on Canvas 110 cm x 150 cm 20,000,000 IDR

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Portrait of M at the Nursery (2021) Naomi Samara Oil on Canvas 90 cm x 70 cm 22,000,000 IDR

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A Sweet Embrace I (2019) Naomi Samara Acrylic on Paper with Frame 42 cm x 33.5 cm 3,500,000 IDR

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A Sweet Embrace II (2019) Naomi Samara Acrylic on Paper with Frame 42 cm x 33.5 cm 3,500,000 IDR

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Capsure Eyes 03 (2022) Andre Yoga Acrylic on Canvas 60 cm x 60 cm 10,000,000 IDR

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Love: The Unknown Feelings (2022) Andre Yoga Acrylic on Canvas 135 cm x 145 cm 28,000,000 IDR

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