Lonely Noise Land

Lonely Noise LandTENTANG KARYA : Judul Karya: Lonely Noise Land (2023) Ukuran Karya: 170 x 150 cm Material: Acrylic, Paint Marker, Permanent Marker, Spray Paint on Canvas Deskripsi: Sang pelukis menggambarkan suasana misterius di mana orang orang saling mengintip dan bersembunyi di balik semak semak. Gambar telapak tangan yang menghadap ke langit melambangkan perasaan pasrah, doa, permohonan pertolongan, dan penyerahan diri. Di ujung telapak tangan, tunas kecil mulai

TENTANG KARYA :

Judul Karya: Lonely Noise Land (2023)
Ukuran Karya: 170 x 150 cm
Material: Acrylic, Paint Marker, Permanent Marker, Spray Paint on Canvas

Deskripsi:
Sang pelukis menggambarkan suasana misterius di mana orang-orang saling mengintip dan bersembunyi di balik semak-semak. Gambar telapak tangan yang menghadap ke langit melambangkan perasaan pasrah, doa, permohonan pertolongan, dan penyerahan diri. Di ujung telapak tangan, tunas kecil mulai tumbuh, simbol kegigihan yang perlu dijaga. Pohon kaktus digambarkan sebagai simbol kekuatan, yang mampu bertahan hidup di lingkungan yang keras. Beberapa tengkorak menjadi pengingat akan siklus hidup dan mati. Guratan warna yang kasar dan tumpukan warna mencerminkan berbagai masalah kehidupan yang memberikan warna pada perjalanan hidup. Di tengah kekacauan ini, tetap terdapat kekuatan dan semangat hidup yang tak tergoyahkan. 

Karya ini menampilkan energi emosional yang kuat melalui pendekatan Seni Neo-Ekspresionisme, dengan gestur spontan dan lapisan warna yang intens. Kehadirannya dalam konteks Galeri Jakarta memperlihatkan dinamika perkembangan seni rupa kontemporer di Indonesia. Sebagai bagian dari perkembangan Seni Kontemporer Indonesia, karya ini juga memperkuat peran Galeri Seni Asia dalam memperkenalkan karya seniman yang berani mengeksplorasi emosi dan realitas kehidupan melalui bahasa visual yang ekspresif.

Description:
The painter depicts a mysterious atmosphere where people peek and hide behind bushes. An open palm facing the sky symbolizes surrender, prayer, the plea for help, and letting go. At the tip of the palm, a small sprout begins to grow a symbol of perseverance that must be nurtured. A cactus is portrayed as a symbol of strength, able to survive in harsh environments. Several skulls serve as a reminder of the cycle of life and death. The rough brushstrokes and layered colors reflect the many struggles in life that shape our journey. Amid this chaos, there remains an unwavering strength and spirit to keep going.

This artwork reflects the intense emotional energy of Neo-Expressionism Art, expressed through spontaneous gestures and bold layers of color. Presented within the context of Gallery Jakarta, the piece contributes to the dynamic landscape of Contemporary Art Indonesia. It also highlights the role of the Asian Gallery in supporting artists who explore powerful emotions and life realities through expressive visual language.

TENTANG SENIMAN :

R.M. Soni Irawan, S.Sn., adalah seniman asal Yogyakarta yang lahir pada tahun 1975. Ia menempuh pendidikan di Fakultas Seni Rupa, Jurusan Seni Murni, dengan peminatan Seni Grafis di Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta. Karyanya telah mendapat pengakuan sejak awal karier. Pada tahun 1998, ia meraih penghargaan Karya Grafis Terbaik dalam ajang Refleksi Zaman. Kemudian pada tahun 2001, ia menjadi finalis Philip Morris ASEAN Art Award dan terpilih sebagai salah satu dari Lima Terbaik dalam Philip Morris Indonesian Art Award.

Exhibition :

2011

• “You and Me and Everyone We Know”, Vivi Yip Art Room, Jakarta, Indonesia 2010

• "Ode to Permata Unguku & Semarang Gallery, Grand Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

2012

• “Mellow Yellow”, Kendra Gallery, Bali, Indonesia

• “Crop Season”, Artsphere Gallery, ArtMoment, Jakarta, Indonesia

2018

• “Electric Jungle”, Mapping Melbourne, No Vacancy Gallery, Melbourne, Australia

2017

• “Nothing Perfect Noise”, D’Gallerie, Jakarta, Indonesia

• “From Zero To Zorro”, Wallworks Gallerie, Paris, France

2015

• “Psychedelic Jungle”, Lasaai Distillery, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Selected Group Exhibition :

2011

• "Indonesia’s Crouching Tigers and Hidden Dragon” Development of Modern and Contemporary Indonesian Art, Artspace Galleries, Mayfair, London, UK

• "Locality and Universality”, Chandan Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• "Homo Luden”, Emitan CA Gallery, Surabaya Indonesia

• "Kendra’s 3rd Anniversary”, Kendra Gallery ,Bali, Indonesia

• “ArtJog XI”, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

• "Wall works Inauguration”, Wallworks Gallery, Paris, France

• “Closing The Gap”, MIFA Gallery, Melbourne, Australia

2012

• “Romancing Indonesia”, Royal Opera Arcade Gallery, London, UK

• “HOMOLUDENS 2”, Emmitan CA Gallery, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

• “ArtJog XI”, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

• "La La Land”, One East Asia Artspace, Singapore

• "Jogja Agro Pop”, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Jogjakarta, Indonesia

2013

• “INTERIEUR RUE”, Wallworks Gallery, Paris, France

• “HOMOLUDENS 3”, Emmitan CA Gallery, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

• “Maritim Culture”, ArtJog 13, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia

• “P(L)E(I)SURE PRINCIPLE”, DNA Projects, Sydney, Australia

2014

• “New Underground ; Indonesia Contemporary”, MiFA Gallery, Melbourne, Australia

• “ICONOCLAST”, Langgeng Gallery, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia

• “Legacies of Power”, ArtJog 14, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia

2015

• “Galactic Highway”, duo exhibition, Vallette Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Bazaar art fair, Ritz Carlton Ballroom, Jakarta, Indonesia

• “Villette Street Festival”, Parc de la Villette, Paris, France

2016

• Bazaar Art Fair, Ritz Carlton Ballroom, Jakarta, Indonesia

• “Off The Wall”, D Gallerie, Jakarta, Indonesia

• “Off The Wall”, National Museum, Jakarta, Indonesia

•  “Universal Influence”, ArtJog 9, Jogjakarta, Indonesia

2017

• Art Stage Jakarta, Sheraton Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia

• “Off The Wall”, Allcaps Gallery, Gandaria City, Jakarta, Indonesia

• Pekan Seni Grafis Yogyakarta, Jogja National Museum, Jogjakarta, Indonesia

• “Changing Perspective”, ArtJog X, Jogja National Museum, Jogjakarta, Indonesia

• “ART STAGE Singapore”, D’Gallerie, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

2018

• "First Art Fair”, Galerie Lukisan, Amsterdam

• “DeaGu Art Fair”, Column Gallery, South Korea

• "Java Art Energy" Institut des Culture d'Islam, Paris, France

• ART JAKARTA, with Column Gallery (Korea), Ritz Carlton, Jakarta, Indonesia

• “Enlightment” ARTJOG XI, Jogja National Museum, Jogjakarta, Indonesia

• “Indonesia Connecting The World”, Spring meeting IMF-WBG, World Bank Headquarter, Washington DC, USA

2019

• ART JAKARTA, with Art Serpong Gallery Ritz Carlton, Jakarta, Indonesia

• ART JAKARTA, with Column Gallery (Korea) , Ritz Carlton, Jakarta, Indonesia

• GRENG : Peringatan 100 tahun Widayat”, MDTL & SICA, Jogjakarta, Indonesia

• “Art Expo Malaysia”, Art Serpong Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• Auckland Art Fair, RED BASE Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand

• “OHD Infinity”, Oei Hong Djien Birthday, OHD Museum, Magelang, Indonesia

• “80 nan Ampuh”, Sangkring Art Space, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

• "Affordable Art Fair”, Galerie Lukisan, Brussels, Belgium

2020

• “Ray Of Hope”, Artsphere Gallery, Asosiasi Galeri Senirupa Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

• “Letter to Star”, Langgeng Art Foundation & ASIA Contemporary Art Project, Langgeng Art Space, Jogjakarta, Indonesia

• “Rasa”, Kita Art Friends, Alila Seminyak, Bali indonesia

• Art Group Exhibition, Talenta Organizer, Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

• “RESILIENCE”, ARTJOG XII, Jogja National Museum, Jogjakarta, Indonesia

• YMMJ Peduli, Mitra Museum Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

2021

• Pekan Seni Grafis Yogyakarta, Kiniko, Jogja, Indonesia

• “Warta”, Jogja Gallery, Jogja, Indonesia

• Artcare - Artjog, Jogja, Indonesia

• ArtMoment, Artsphere Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia

2022

• Art Jakarta, D Gallerie, Jakarta, Indonesia

• Art Jakarta, Artsphere Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia

• Art Jakarta, 2Madison Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia

• ArtMoment, Artsphere Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia

• YAA #7 (Yogyakarta Annual Art), Sangkring art space, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

• “Warta 2”, Jogja Gallery, Jogja, Indonesia

• No Boundaries, Melian Purosani, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

• Artcare -Artjog, Jogja, Indonesia