Returning to Dig and Remember His Old Works, Agus Suwage Presents an Installation Exhibition Titled The Theater Of Me

Kapanlagi.com - One of the renowned artists in the country, Agus Suwage presents a solo exhibition titled The Theater of Me at the Museum Macan, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta. The exhibition is open to the public starting from June 4, 2022, and mostly consists of Agus Suwage's self-portrait works taken over a period of 30 years.

During a press conference at the Museum Macan, West Jakarta, on Thursday (6/3), the Director of the Museum Macan, Aaron Seeto, said that the exhibition was chosen based on Agus' consistency in his works. Moreover, the issues raised in each of Agus Suwage's works are related to the current situation.

"His works are consistent, as well as his career. The issues that arise are also suitable for the pandemic situation, so relevance and consistency are considerations for the Museum Macan," said Aaron Seeto.

1. Self-Portrait and Stage Exhibition

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One of the latest works presented in the exhibition is Self-Portrait and Stage Exhibition. The work, which features a series of Agus' face portraits in various forms, was intentionally created for the solo exhibition that was supposed to be held in 2020.

Not only that, this exhibition also makes Agus nostalgic for his old works, as almost fifty percent of his works have become the collection of others. 

2. Works From The Early Days

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The exhibition also features works from the early days of Agus, who started as an artist working on pure art after a professional career as a graphic designer.

"In my early works, there was a very clear social-political influence," said Agus on the same occasion.

"Then, as it developed, it became more fluid, more subtle. Touching on everyday life, on religious norms," he continued.

3. Various Themes

In addition, Agus added that the themes raised were actually just digging up old works. However, this is not a problem for him.

"For me, when something is still relevant and disturbing, I will release that work as a kind of medium to express my grievances,” Agus Suwage concluded.

(kpl/irf/dyn)