BERITABANGSA.COM-SURABAYA- Vinautism Gallery for the third time held a painting exhibition titled colon, featuring the work of artists from Pasuruan, East Java lpada 3 – 23 July 2022 di Vinautism Gallery GWalk, Junction TL 6 Citraland Surabaya no 11, Sambikerep, City of Surabaya
Rudy Purwono explained that these painting artists from East Pasuruan exhibited their works at the Vinautism Gallery for about a month..
"Vinautism Gallery is consistent in its vision, which is to improve the works of East Javanese painters in particular and educate the public to understand art and works in East Java.,said Rudy Purwono, owner Vinautism Gallery.
Rudy hopes that the exhibition being held can increase public interest in collecting the works of East Java painters.
“During the exhibition, we also sell paintings and the proceeds are set aside to raise public awareness about autism, one of them by holding a cycling event for autism,Rudy added.
The cyclists pedaled by increasing the number of kilometers of trails. Every kilometer is evaluated 10 rupiah to donate to autism activities.
"So the proceeds are to support or help a foundation by buying basic necessities needed by parents and teaching staff there. So that it is expected to improve the quality of education for children with special needs,Rudy added.
Meanwhile at the exhibition, Vincent Prijadi Purwono, a young painter with special needs showing a work he is currently completing.
"This painting exists 50 aircraft,” said Vincent son of Rudy Purwono, while pointing at his latest painting. But Vincent was concentrating on completing a painting entitled trains.
According to Rudy Purwono, a painting by Vincent will be entered into a painting competition in Japan this July.
Vincent Prijadi Purwono is the grandson of Puspita Dewi Prijadi, President Director of PT Matahari Sakti who contributes to society.
This national company engaged in the fish feed and pet food sector carries out many social actions for children with cancer, blood donors, scholarship, mass circumcision and so on.
Grandma Puspita Dewi Prijadi paid attention to all of Vincent Prijadi Purwono's activities, who revealed that her grandson's paintings were growing full of color and meaning..
Meanwhile, Jeffry Putra, a painting artist, acknowledged that Vincent's paintings are very meaningful. “Vincent's painting is amazing because of his limitations, he is able to make graffiti to become an incredibly detailed and conceptual painting,” praised Jeffry.
Even Vincent could memorize the types of trains or planes, continued Jeffry, Vincent's painting theme is trains and planes indicating the right time, disciplined and organized.
The exhibition 'colon' was attended by painters, among others; Achmad Toriq, Agung Prabowo, Akbar Warisqia, Akhmad Alfu R, Anggi Heru, Badrie, Bagus Karunia S, Horse deen, Kartika Diana W, Lail Lafi Ilyun, M. medic, M. Mujib, M. Yunizar M, Mashudi Dewantara, Nofi Sucipto, Nuru Sahru R, Toni And Fr, Yawara Oky R, and Zaki M. H.
The exhibition was attended by students, artist, art observer and so on. That night, coffee and fried snacks were served to entertain the audience who were enthusiastic about seeing the works of the painters.
Like Yawara Oki Rahmawati's work entitled 'Growing in between the Crush', appear embossed or 3 dimensions made of cloth, a decade, benang good good, chanel thread, glued on plywood. This work is very unique and interesting.
Such is the work of Akbar Warisqia, titled 'Performance', At first glance it looks more like meat made of cloth, resins and acrylics.
Another interesting work was created by Toni Ja'far entitled 'Trace', where you can see the tree branches sticking out. It is very unique and catches the attention of art connoisseurs.