The Old Soul | The New Universe

Synopsis

The Old Soul | The New Universe, a solo exhibition by Ari Bayuaji, curated by Hermanto Soerjanto, presents new works from the artist, from his mesmerising woven textiles to mixed media installations, made primarily using found or ready-made objects. In the era where "art could be anything and anything could be art", the use of media and technique in art practices gives us the liberty to explore beyond the conventional art media and technique. It is becoming more than just a tool in manifesting ideas for artists, but furthermore they also have their own voice, identity, and statement. In his practice, Ari Bayuaji recognizes the media he uses beyond its functional nature, he treats the media as part of his artistic language and ideology. Often enough, he completely “destroys” a found object, transforming it into new material so much so that sometimes the viewer can’t determine the original form or function of the object.