Open discussion sessions in an unconference-style
Moderator and Rakarsa-member Yori Papilaya and facilitator Ardhana Riswarie (art teacher & researcher, ITB) open NGOPI #1 to review the collective artistic raison d'être in Bandung from the actors’ perspective. With artist and Omnispace-founder Erwin Windu Pranata and art teacher and ITB-researcher Kiki Rizky Soetisna P. as the initiators of the discussion, this session will touch on several collective practices in Bandung based on Kiki's findings in the process of her dissertation research on the impact of socio-cultural revelations on artistic processes in Bandung. Is the collective art practice in Bandung a collection of various personal strategies? Is there a "common goal" in collective (art) practices in Bandung? This discussion also seeks to find other trends in collective artistics, creative and activist practices in Bandung.
In relation to preventing the spread of Covid-19, Ngopi # 1 will be implemented virtually through Zoom.
The bi-monthly
Ngopi series is part of
Rubicon, a cultural initiative by the Goethe-Institut Bandung, Institut Français d’Indonési Bandung and Rakarsa Foundation that unfolds throughout the whole year of 2021. Ngopi seeks to further explore the collaborative experiences of local artistic/creative/activist actors in their creative process as well as challenges, obstacles and potentials of working collectively on current issues in the city of Bandung. Consisting of nine open discussion sessions in an unconference-style, each Ngopi presents discussion triggers – inputs by local experts and practitioners – which result in an open discussion and fluid conversation with the audience-participants. The Ngopi series will emphasize three main topics: collective identity and diversity, environment and sustainability, and social justice and empowerment in our shared urban space. With these informal yet in-depth conversations we seek to build the ground for the next stages of the overall project.
Rubicon is produced in partnership with Rakarsa Foundation, the Goethe-Institut Bandung and the Institut Français d’Indonésie IFI Bandung, and supported by the German-Franco Cultural Fund. The project consists of a series of unconferences, a hackathon, and a final exhibition in December 2021.
Yori Papilaya is currently active as a financial officer for arts management at ArtSociates, Bandung. He also illustrates, writes, designs and is part of the Rakarsa Foundation.
Ardhana Riswarie (Ari) is a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Art and Design ITB. As an art therapist with a focus on children's mental and emotional development, she is also experienced in community arts therapy.
Erwin Windu Pranata (Ewing) is the founder and director of the alternative space Omnispace, Bandung. He is a multidisciplinary artist and explores a lot with everyday things which he applies to his personal and collective works.
Kiki Rizky Soetisna Putri (Kimung) is a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Art and Design ITB. Her research is related to the study and analysis of methodology on art practice in Indonesia after the 2000s, focusing on the relationship between art objects, the artist's awareness, and social environment.
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