The President of the Pulau Ketam Art Association, Tan Sri Lim Kuang Sia, together with the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) Beijing, China, invited the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD) ISI Yogyakarta to collaborate in the 4th Pulau Ketam International Art Festival 2024 on October 9 - 24, 2024. The faculty was invited as one of the representatives of art colleges from Indonesia to provide opportunities for students to contribute to creative design with the theme "Art Ketam."
In this international collaboration, four students from the Department of Fine Arts, Sculpture interest, FSRD ISI Yogyakarta, namely Andika Himawan, Rd. M. Taufik Hidayat, Adam Ar Rizki, and Dwi Aji Jati Laksono, were selected to participate. Under the guidance of lecturer Lutse Lambert Daniel Morin, S.Sn., M.Sn., they participated in the student independent project program as a form of practical engagement that allowed them to contribute directly to the development of art in the Ketam Island community.
The festival presents an opportunity for students to hone their skills in sculpture practice through a project that involves creating a monumental archway sculpture eight meters above the sea, which will be placed at the main harbor of Pulau Ketam. The activity lasted for two weeks, starting from October 9 to 24, 2024. Through this collaboration, students played a direct role in creating a work that not only demonstrated technical skills, but also integrated the cultural and environmental values of the local community.
This collaboration provides students with real-world experience in making connections with industry and academia, both locally and internationally. These cross-cultural and professional interactions open up opportunities for students to build valuable international networks, and become an important foothold in their future career development. In addition, the creative works produced by ISI Yogyakarta students in this festival also show the university's commitment in fulfilling the Main Performance Indicators (KPI), especially in the aspect of increasing international cooperation.
By prioritizing the main principles of culture and sustainability, ISI Yogyakarta's participation in the 4th Pulau Ketam International Art Festival reflects the achievements and contributions of Indonesian art in the international arena, and shows ISI Yogyakarta's dedication to enriching student experience and competence through creative and meaningful art projects.
Author: Lutse Lambert DM
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