Goenawan Mohamad's Drawings, Exploring All Possible Lines

In the solo exhibition of Goenawan Mohamad, the drawings are honest and free. GM presents many solitary objects.

S Malela Mahargasari

September 11, 2023

DRAWING in Indonesian art refuses to sink in oblivion. It might have ‘disappeared’ for a while, when the fine art world was dominated by painting. The Jakarta Arts Council, for example, has had a major painting exhibition every two years since 1974, titled the Jakarta Biennale. Just like its name, it presents mostly paintings: two-dimensional creations on canvas, using either oil or acrylic paint. None of the works included in the bie

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