Artworks
Chrysanthemum, Chinese Ink, 60cm x 80cm
In this work, I wanted to show how anxiety, social anxiety, and depression become a vessel for me, boundaries that restrict me from being free. Only allowing to open up myself by sharing the same interests from others and shows how that interests is my hope, in this case the chrysanthemum that represents my interests, while surrounded by withering flowers that represents my boundaries. Even though being surrounded by those boundaries and struggles, this hope that I had, my interests and things that I enjoy, keeps me alive.
Saat Teduh, Chinese Ink Paper, 180cm x 60cm x 25cm
This work used the theme of the void, creating an empty space through our state of mind, referring to meditation. A contradiction from the meaning of the word of the void itself, such as canceling, removing, or erasing, instead of clearing our minds, in Christianity meditation, also known as devotional time, creates a sense of purpose inside the space, filling in with the word of God, as well as being alone inside the physical space while having a focus of communicating with myself and God.
Kesatuan, Oil in canvas, Threads, 100cm x 120cm
In this work, I wanted to show the bond that I had with my siblings. Having the opportunity to play together with the four of us during our childhood does not last long. Eventually, we all grew apart, despite living in the same building, yet, we still care for and help each other. Regardless, some occasional events allow us to be reunited again.
Silence in the City, Acrylic in Plastic, 120cm x 100cm
This work entitled “Silence in the City” derived from the idea of meditation and the city life, such as the sound of construction, cars, etc. Jennifer’s idea originated from her religion, Christianity, where in this case meditation refers to finding the silence, the divine presence, as well as a spiritual interaction. From this point of departure, she move into the idea of finding the silence in the chaotic city.
Using the form of the silhouette of the cityscape, the dynamic form of the city, creates an angel wing forms that depict as the divine messenger. Having the materiality of plastic refers to a manmade quality, whilst supported by the blue light, reveals the blue hour, depicting a sense of calmness and quietness on the city whereas showing a peak quiet hour during the day. Despite having elements and quality of the disturbance of the sound of the city, having an iteration from the installation creates a stillness in her work.
This act of finding calmness is important to her as it influenced by her religion, and she aims to pursue the concepts of contradiction in her future works.
The Sound Of.. , pH paper on wooden board, Ice, 4.8m x 1.2m
“The Sound Of” is inspired by the act of meditation that is influenced by her religion, hence the artist explored the idea of silence. As it highlights the element of stillness and calmness, this work explores how to meditate with silence, what sound can one hear in the surroundings, and how silence itself could create a disturbance in the space, hence a contradiction. Using the element of water creates a sense of calmness and the repetitive droplets, produce sounds in the space that depict an aspect of meditation. Expanding the element of water, ice creates droplets that melt naturally from the humidity, and how the water eventually evaporates highlights the water cycle, a natural occurrence in the natural world. The pH paper provides the color naturally derived from the acid and base substance, with its randomness from the droplets of the ice that evokes whatever happened, happened unto the sound of the space and surface itself.
Moulting Knots, Mixed Media Installation, Collaborative Work, 233.5 cm x 112 cm
Our collective seeks to confront the societal reluctance to discuss death, a taboo rooted in tradition and social customs. At the heart of this project are four deeply resonant sentences:
"Please forgive me, I forgive you, Thank you, I love you." Often left unsaid until the final moments, these words embody unresolved emotions, regrets, and the missed opportunity for connection.
In this installation, we display final conversations between loved ones as well as messages left unread by the intended recipients. Despite the fragility of our pieces, we invite audiences to engage with the work tactilely, uncovering the words embedded in the ceramics.
Ephemeral Tranquility, Water in Plastic, 100cm x 120cm
“Ephemeral Tranquillity” is a continuation of her practices that correlates with the idea of meditation, which is derived from her religion and is a part of her daily life activities. This artwork explores the element of silence through the sound in the surroundings and how one meditates with found objects, such as rain, as it creates a subtle, calm, and repetitive sound component during the process itself, and water droplet stains can be found in many windows, such as inside the bus, cars, houses, etc. This work highlights how the weather itself is sometimes unpredictable and uncontrollable, and it rains by chance. Using the aspect of transparency also focuses on the result from the stain, showing the importance of the process itself and the intangibility of the element of wind.
Cloudscape, Digital Print, Windchimes, Publication, 100cm x 120cm
Between Water, Cyanotype in Fabric, 200cm x 150cm
“Between Water” is an artwork that explores the
idea of thin places, which are spaces of
moments derived from everyday lives that exist
between the earthly and spiritual realms. This
work is also a continuation of the artist’s art
practices, which touch on meditation and
explore how one meditates within thin places
that derive from different bodies of water
locations.
Each of the locations is captured with different
timing during the blue hour, which is placed
chronologically. The cyanotype also highlights
the importance of the making process, how it
requires a moment to wait to be developed. This
evokes the act of pause that shows a deliberate
moment of stillness in that certain moment.
Presence of Light, Paper Cutouts Installation, 120cm x 180cm
Presence of Light explores the importance of light in domestic places, especially in urban spaces where light becomes scarce. This is due to urban building structures, where most buildings are enclosed without allowing light to be able to enter. When there's no light, it evokes timelessness inside the place, with no sense of day or a connection with the outside world. This work also investigates light through the philosophical aesthetic values from the Javanese culture, from the use of Batik motifs and traditional Javanese architecture.