Saundarya Catalogue

Chapter 10: S A U N D A R Y A

A Catalogue for ‘Saundarya’ an Exhibition Featuring Viktoria Tsvetkova, Sarita Ibnoe, and Agus ‘Cupruk’ Mediana 27 October 2022 - 13 November 2022 at AORA, and www.cakravala.com

Curated by AORA Cakravala

Text by Adella Bahar AORA TEXSTYLE

Photography by Viktoria Tsvetkova Cakravala Published by Issuu Catalogue Design by Brina Paska

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Curatorial brief

Circular design is helping to create new products, turning forever existing waste as non biodegrad able material into good quality and long-lasting consciously designed objects.

Inspired by Robinson Jeffer’s poem about life after humans, this exhibition highlights humanity’s problem of over consumption towards single use plastic. It questions the role we have within the natural world, as each artwork serves as a re minder of our ability to adapt and use the resourc es that are available to us by repurposing them into meaningful objects.

Bringing together two artists from different disci plines, they each reconstruct existing materials and transform waste into something beautifulleaving the world as it were, if not better, after our time.

Yesterday morning enormous the moon hung low on the ocean, Round and yellow-rose in the glow of dawn; The night-herons flapping home wore dawn on their wings. Today Black is the ocean, black and sulphur the sky, And white seas leap. I honestly do not know which day is more beautiful. I know that tomorrow or next year or in twenty years I shall not see these things — and it does not matter, it does not hurt; They will be here. And when the whole human race Has been like me rubbed out, they will still be here: storms, moon and ocean, Dawn and the birds. And I say this: their beauty has more meaning Than the whole human race and the race of birds.

BEAUTY HAS MORE MEANING

Poem by Robinson Jeffers

Sarita Ibnoe

Raised in Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, Sarita Ibnoe (b. 1989) is a multidisciplinary artist based in Bali. After completing her BA in Illustration from Middlesex University, London, she began her artistic career as a graphic designer and an illustrator, later working in mixed media with a focus on weaving.

As someone who attempts to understand life by connecting the dots, Sarita sees weaving as a meditative process that helps shine the light in our journeys.

The artist have previously had a solo exhibition at Art Agenda, Jakarta (2021) and showcased works at Indonesia Calling, 16albermale, Sydney (2020) and Smart Illumination Yokahama, Zounohana Park, Yokohama (2019).

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by Sarita Ibnoe

A Weaving about Going and

Sarita

View from Here (2022)

Sarita Ibnoe Wooden Frame, Canvas, Charcoal and Cotton Yarn 30 x 30 cm (3 pcs)

IDR 4,500,000 each

Agus ‘Cupruk’ Mediana is a Balinese multi-media artist who began his practice by exploring various painting techniques. Creating abstract works and installations that examines the way we interact with objects and our environment, he believes that art can help us dissect the paradoxes of truth through different perspectives.

The artist recently held an exhibition at Titik Dua, Ubud curated by I Made Susanta Dwitanaya titled ‘Melting Memory’.

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‘Cupruk’

Responding to the theme of life after humans, this installation work re-imagines a world after our time when our momentum has passed. It is an artefact that marks our return to the power of our destinies, reminding us of the choices we make and acts as an imaginative space to enlighten our awareness of natural catastrophes. By referencing history and showing the ruins of our past, it considers the ways we can respond and create a better trajectory for our future - prompting the viewer to begin change within themselves.

We have made a commitment to our environment

AORA is a solution-oriented company focused on making textile and furniture using recycled plastic waste scattered in the oceans, rivers, and land scapes. Sculpturing new life from existing materials, they create fresh curiosity and awareness around the sustainable interiors of tomorrow. AORA drives innovation in design and craft to help accelerate the transition towards a circular future.

The journey starts by collecting plastic waste, where it gets cleaned and resized into small particles that turn into plastic pellets. Once they are produced, we melt them into recycled yard that would be used to manufacture the recycled fabric collection and upholstered furniture. This whole process and our products are certified by a worldwide institution such as GRS (Global Recycled Standard) and Oeko-Tex Standard.

Technology and craftsmanship allow AORA to continue to innovate and achieve quality, as each piece of furniture is designed to be timeless and kept in your homes for the next decades.

Working closely with interior designers and archi tects, as well as professionals who understand the importance of harmonising with nature, our mission is to find solutions in waste management for the good of our planet and its people.

Our production process

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It begins by cleaning the environment through the collection of plastic waste in rivers, the ocean and landscape.

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The collected plastic is cleaned, resized into tiny particles and selected by quality and class.

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The PET particles are selected, taken to the yarn mill and compounded into plastic pellets.

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The plastic pellets are melted and converted into the recycled yarn we use to produce our collection.

TEXSTYLE was founded in 2010 by the fjords, in Aalborg, North Denmark, by Creative Director SørenMøller. With Nordic & Scandinavian inspi ration, we strive to become a leading solution in recycled and sustainable upholstery textiles.

TEXSTYLE believes that we all have a responsibility for supporting sustainable concepts, processes and new developments by instilling a more environmentally friendly approach to the utilisation of materials. For that reason, we produce textiles that are composed of recycled plastic bottles, top of the line outdoor fabrics, and a water repellant collection.

With more than 20 years in the field of investments and a strong cooperation with core business as sociates, we have expanded our presence globally with showrooms in China, Vietnam and Indonesia, where an international team of experts work to serve furniture manufacturing, hospitality and the design industry.

Tito, High Back Lounge Chair

Chair

Dining Chair

Stool

Dining Chair

Marble

About Cakravala

Cakravala is a digital platform showcasing the works of new and emerging artists. Holding solo and group exhibitions, the platform highlights Indonesia’s diverse art and culture scene by representing it through a contemporary narrative. The platform highlights Indonesia’s diverse art and culture scene by representing it through a contemporary narrative.

​No different than a physical gallery, we aim to traverse the offline to an enriching online experience with a means to nurture the connection between you and our artists, without being restricted by the absence of physical space.

Defining Cakravala

Cakravala is derived from the Indonesian word ‘Cakrawala’ which translates to ‘the horizon’. The horizon is defined as the line where the surface of the earth and the sky appear to meet - a sight of a line that divides two substances. Cakravala teaches the notion of looking at things from more than a one-dimensional perspective and raising curiosity toward other worlds. Cakravala is the horizon through which people can access and experience a heterogeneity space, making art accessible for younger generations and beyond.

Terms and Conditions

Shipping Policy

Your artwork(s) will be shipped to your address once we have confirmed your order and payment. Artwork(s) will be sent from various locations depending on where the artist is residing.

If you are located in Indonesia, your item will be delivered to you using JNE. Shipping cost is not included within the retail price. You will be able to choose your shipping service at check out.

If the main expedition has problems such as closing, there is a possibility that we will use another expedition. We will notify you of changes in shipping prices within 1x24 hours after changes to the expedition used

For international shipping, please contact mail@cakravala.com to make a direct purchase with us. We will choose the most suitable courier service for your country and assist you in completing the payment process.

If your payment is not received after 48 hours of purchase confirmation, your order will be cancelled.

For domestic and international orders, if you do not receive your order within 30 days after your payment and confirmation, Cakravala will refund your money in full.

The order will be deemed received if there is no confirmation of Artwork receipt within 7 (seven) days after the delivery service tracking system stating the Artwork has arrived at its delivery destination

In the event that the artist is unable to make immediate delivery for any reason, we will notify you as soon as possible. Refunds of payment will be made a maximum of 48 hours after notification of late delivery

Travel insurance cost is included in shipping cost.

Return Policy

Cakravala is dedicated to ensuring the satisfaction of our art collectors. So, once you have received your original artwork, you have seven (7) days to decide whether or not you would like to keep, return or refund any artwork you have purchased through us. Artwork prints are eligible for return 28 days after the date you received your order. You may return any eligible artwork provided that it is returned to the artist in its original condition and packaging.

For detailed information on how to return either an original work, please read through our Refund and Return Policy.

Before reading the instructions provided below on how to return an original work, please carefully read our Original Artwork Return Policy:

1. Original Artwork Return Policy

Once you have received your original artwork, you have seven (7) days to decide whether or not you would like to keep, return or refund your item.

We also require all returned artwork to be shipped out by the buyer within two (2) days after confirming with us that the work will be returned.

*Do not ship the artwork before contacting us; please send a confirmation of your return/refund to us in advance!*

If you fail to notify us within 7 days after receiving your item or you do not ship the work within 2 days of notifying us, you will not be eligible for a refund.

2. Returning Original, Undamaged Works

a. Within seven (7) days of your merchandise delivery date, please email us on mail@cakravala.com and provide us with your order information and the reason for your request to return/refund. Please include the photo After the request for a return or refund is approved, you can repack the artwork.

b. Please repackage artwork using the original packaging materials used by the artist. If packaging has been disposed, you will be responsible in re-purchasing packaging materials to send the artwork back to the artist in a safe condition. We also do not cover the cost of sending the artwork back to the artist including but not limited to shipping insurance.

c. Send us an email on mail@cakravala.com when you have completed the return process. Please send documents such as shipping receipt, photo of repacking of artwork.

Once the artwork has safely reached the artist, we will process your return and your money will be refunded to your original source of payment in the same as your original order (minus shipping costs and international customs fees, if any) within 5-7 business days of your item return.

3. Important additional return information:

Additional shipping fees may apply for international returns.

4. What if my artwork arrives in a damaged condition?

a. Within seven (7) days of your merchandise delivery date, please email us on mail@cakravala.com and we will get back to you promptly. b. Do not dispose of original packaging.

c. Document and take photos and videos of damaged artwork and packaging. Please email these photos to mail@cakravala.com d. The Cakravala team will contact you to discuss the next steps.

Tax

Retail price of each artwork is inclusive of 5% local tax.