AD MAIORA EXHIBITION BY AMP

Image courtesy of Atreyu Moniaga Project

Three Emerging Artists hold their first exhibition at D Gallerie Jakarta

Artists Clasutta, Zita Nuella, and Tusita Mangalani hold their first exhibition, Ad Maiora on Friday, 12 July 2024 at D Gallerie, South Jakarta.

Ad Maiora presents 3 individual series of paintings. Using the medium of oil, charcoal, acrylic, beads, and embroidery, this exhibition not only features a variety of media exploration on canvas but also extends the intimate perspectives of each artist. From Clasutta’s observation on workplace routine to Zita Nuella’s introspective musings on loneliness, to Tusita Mangalani’s way of dealing with intrusive thoughts – every color and brush stroke forms a layer of visual narrative of grandeur, which is formed through the accumulation of little things, such as daily experiences.

Clasutta | Tusita Mangalani | Zita Nuella

According to Clasutta, the visual narrative aligns with the idea behind the name Ad Maiora, “We are moved by the phrase ‘Ad Maiora Natus Sum’ which translates into ‘we are born to aim for greater things’. As newcomers, we know that our big aspirations in the art must be accompanied by persistence. In the past year, we have learned to overcome our differences and nurture our professional skills from small habits that we’ve worked on and improved consistently.”

Presented by Som Santoso

Ad Maiora is the culmination of their year-long journey in the seventh AMP – Atreyu Moniaga Project’s Mixed Feelings artist incubation program. It also marks a decade of AMP as an independent initiative with a mission to support young artists entering the arts and creative scene in Jakarta. “As humans, we tend to be complacent and are afraid to have big ambitions because we feel like we are not good enough,” said Atreyu Moniaga AMP’s Founder and Mentor. He adds, “I was reminded of the way true success is not solely measured by artistic prowess. Success is also determined by the courage to embrace personal growth – which means that we have to step out of our comfort zone and learn continuously to improve ourselves.”

The incubation process and exhibition of Atreyu Moniaga Project: Mixed Feelings – Ad Maiora also involves Nin Djani, Wilhemus Willy, Venerdi Handoyo, and Joshua Agustinus Andrias as collaborators.

Clasutta

The exhibition opening consists of remarks and tour sessions with the artists alongside hosts Christie Leonardi, Jayne Oentoro, Mandy CJ, Mbetand, Nikolas Adia, Raihan Prabowo, Rizkyamom, Shuxxi, and Vicky Angkasa. As part of the public programs, there will be an Artist Talk scheduled on Sunday, 21 July 2024.

Tusita Mangalani

The exhibition Ad Maiora runs for three weeks from 13 July to 1 August 2024. The exhibition is open to the public and accessible for free, with no gallery entry charge.

Zita Nuella

Event Information

Saturday, 13 July–Thursday, 1 August 2024: Exhibition
Gallery Hours
10:00–19:00 | Monday–Friday
12:00–18:00 | Saturday–Sunday

Friday, 12 July 2024: Vernissage
15.00–16:30 | Press Conference & Media Preview
18:30–18:45 | Opening Remarks & Welcome Speech from D Gallerie & Atreyu Moniaga Project
18.00–22:00 | Gallery Opens

Saturday, 20 July 2024: Gallery Tour
11:00–onwards | Gallery Tour

Sunday, 21 July 2024: Workshop (Limited Slot)
15:00–17:00 | Artist Talk

Sunday, 28 July 2024: Artist Talk (Invitation Only)
15.00–17:00 | Painting Jam with Atreyu Moniaga & Ad Maiora

Image courtesy of Atreyu Moniaga Project

Tiga Seniman Pendatang Baru Menggelar Pameran Perdana di D Gallerie Jakarta

Seniman Clasutta, Zita Nuella, dan Tusita Mangalani membuka pameran perdana mereka, bertajuk Ad Maiora pada Jumat, 12 Juli 2024 di D Gallerie, Jakarta Selatan.

Ad Maiora menampilkan 3 rangkaian seri lukisan hasil karya masing-masing seniman. Melalui medium cat minyak, arang, cat akrilik, manik, dan sulam, pameran ini tidak hanya menyuguhkan ragam eksplorasi media di atas kanvas, tetapi juga menghadirkan pemikiran yang intim dari para seniman. Mulai dari pengamatan pribadi Clasutta tentang rutinitas di tempat kerja, ke renungan introspektif Zita Nuella terkait rasa sepi, hingga cara Tusita Mangalani menghadapi kegaduhan pikirannya – setiap warna dan sapuan kuas membangun narasi visual tentang hal besar yang dibangun dari himpunan hal kecil, seperti pengalaman sehari-hari.

Clasutta | Tusita Mangalani | Zita Nuella

Menurut Clasutta, narasi visual ini selaras dengan gagasan Ad Maiora, “Kami tergerak oleh frasa ‘Ad Maiora Natus Sum’ yang berarti ‘kita dilahirkan untuk mencapai hal-hal yang lebih besar’. Sebagai pendatang baru, kami sadar bahwa cita-cita besar kami di bidang seni rupa harus disertai dengan kegigihan. Selama setahun ini kami belajar menjembatani perbedaan dan mengasah kemampuan profesional kami dari kebiasaan-kebiasaan kecil yang kami perbaiki secara konsisten.”

Presented by Som Santoso

Ad Maiora sekaligus menutup rangkaian program inkubasi seniman Atreyu Moniaga Project: Mixed Feelings yang ketujuh. Proyek ini juga menandai satu dekade Atreyu Moniaga Project (AMP) sebagai sebuah inisiatif independen dengan misi untuk mendukung seniman muda memasuki dunia seni dan kreatif di Jakarta. “Sebagai manusia, kita sering merasa cepat puas dan takut untuk memiliki ambisi besar karena kita merasa tidak punya kemampuan yang cukup,” ujar Atreyu Moniaga selaku penggagas AMP dan mentor. Ia menambahkan, “Proyek ini mengingatkan saya betapa sukses tidak hanya perlu diukur dari kemampuan teknis saja. Sukses juga sangat bergantung dari kemampuan kita melampaui perjalanan bertumbuh – yang berarti, harus berani untuk keluar dari zona nyaman dan mau terus belajar memperbaiki diri.”

Proses inkubasi dan pameran Atreyu Moniaga Project: Mixed Feelings – Ad Maiora turut melibatkan Nin Djani, Wilhemus Willy, Venerdi Handoyo, dan Joshua Agustinus Andrias sebagai kolaborator.

Clasutta

Acara pembukaan pameran akan diisi dengan sambutan dan sesi tur galeri bersama seniman beserta Christie Leonardi, Jayne Oentoro, Mandy CJ, Mbetand, Nikolas Adia, Raihan Prabowo, Rizkyamom, Shuxxi, dan Vicky Angkasa. Sebagai rangkaian dari program publik pameran akan diadakan sesi Bincang Seniman pada Minggu, 21 Juli 2024.

Tusita Mangalani

Pameran Ad Maiora berlangsung selama tiga minggu mulai dari 13 Juli hingga 1 Agustus 2024. Pameran dibuka untuk umum tanpa pungutan biaya tiket masuk.

Zita Nuella

Informasi Acara

Sabtu, 13 Juli–Kamis, 1 Agustus 2024: Pameran
Jam Operasional Galeri 10:00–19:00 | Senin–Jumat
12:00–18:00 | Sabtu–Minggu

Jumat, 12 Juli 2024: Pratinjau
15.00–16:30 | Konferensi Pers & Pratinjau Media
18:30–18:45 | Sambutan & Pidato Pembukaan oleh D Gallerie dan Atreyu Moniaga Project
18.00–22:00 | Ramah Tamah & Pembukaan Galeri

Sabtu, 20 Juli 2024: Wisata Galeri
11.00–selesai | Wisata Galeri

Minggu, 21 Juli 2024: Bincang Seniman (Sesi Terbatas untuk Umum)
15.00–17:00 | Bincang Seniman

Minggu, 28 Juli 2024: Lokakarya (Sesi Terbatas untuk Undangan)
15:00–17:00 | Lokakarya Melukis