Reminiscing the merit of Misbach Yusa Biran on one of his biggest contribution to Indonesian film: Sinematek. To understand the current condition of the institution as well as to learn more about the importance of film and archiving for the country's history.
ADGI (Asosiasi Design Grafis Indonesia) is a members-based organization. Now is led by Zinnia Sompie, and the team is currently preparing a lot of things including a new organizational structure, a new identity, legal, as well as a variety of collaborations with important companies such as: associations and government. To accommodate Jakarta’s members better, ADGI Jakarta is re-formed in September 2014. ADGI Jakarta are; Rege Indrastudianto as Chairman, then Fandy Susanto as Director of Communication, Max Suriaganda as Director of Programs, and Timothy Oroh as Director of Development. Jakarta chapter prepare several programs in the 2015's, of which there are designtalks, workshops, and also some exhibitions which will involve other national associations. In this gathering, ADGI Jakarta intends to promote their programs and campaign on Designer Response from 10 influencers from Jakarta. This campaign aims to aware the public about the importance of the graphic design profession as well as graphic designers aware that their role could also help advance the city of Jakarta.
“What Jakarta can do through design ”
Exhibition opening & Gathering
The gathering in April is the 1st gathering & exhibition in 2015 prepared by the new ADGI (Asosiasi Desainer Grafis Indonesia) Jakarta chapter. In this gathering ADGI would like to introduce a few new things in their programs and some progress of the new organization to their members. As a continuation of 30 influencers campaign from ADGI Jakarta Chapter, we invite the 10 influencers to exhibit their interpretation about what designers can do to make Jakarta a better city which will be communicated via posters.
Through this event we are hoping to inspire the members and public about how design could bring great impacts to the city.
Designers' Response: Jakarta City
Responded by:
Agra Satria
Cecil Mariani
Desain Grafis Indonesia
Eric Widjaja
Henricus Linggawidjaja
Hanny Kardinata
Mulie Addlecoat
Sandy Karman
Whiteboard Journal
Yasser Rizky
Music performance by:
W_Music - Ken & Mar
Member Gathering:
3.30 pm
Exhibition Opening:
6.30 pm
Designers’ Response is a regular event by Adgi Jakarta Chapter, which will be held to accomodate creative people to respond to issues around.
It was 12 o’clock on a sunny afternoon, I was looking for an address in the Keputran area, Surabaya. After tracing on some alley and asking for direction, a bare-chested little boy guides me into a house with a unique front, painted white with a door-without any window. The door itself is quite uncommon, it has no handle, only a unique wiring that serves as a doorbell. Just a moment after I rang the bell, the host open the door himself and then greeted me with a bright and energetic smile. Entering the house, the air is clement, even though there are a lot of antique products on the corner of the rooms. One of the antique product is a Steinmeyer piano with a stack of a composition book that has the host’s name on the cover, it says, “Composition by Slamet Abdul Sjukur”.
Once dubbed as the founding father of contemporary Indonesian music, Slamet Abdul Sjukur already shared countless of transcendental music composition. His unconventional approach to composing music is an epiphany to music, not only to the local scene but also to the world. The abundant number of awards from around the world is the definite prove of his contribution.
That afternoon, we talked about how he perceive music, where he reveal a new insight on the definition of music, “Music is not the matter of just human creativity, and it’s how we perceive the sound of the universe, so that the sound of the universe has a deeper meaning than just a sound. To me, that’s what music is. Many people consider thunder and heavy rain as something that just passes by. For me, that kind of moment is also a music because of its pressure and accent. That’s music for people who really cares about music. No matter how people play a musical instrument, if it doesn’t connect with the listeners, then for me it’s not music at all.”
With all of his experience and wisdom, Slamet Abdul Sjukur continue to keep his dedication and love for music until his very last day. His brilliant mind, modest presence, and cheerful attitude will be sorely missed.
Rest in Peace, Slamet Abdul Sjukur.
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