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UOB Indonesia launches 2020 UOB Painting of the Year in solidarity with artists in Indonesia; extends reach amid COVID-19 restrictions through digital submissions
Jakarta, 14 August 2020 – PT Bank UOB Indonesia (UOB Indonesia) today announced that artists in Indonesia will be able to submit their entries for the 2020 UOB Painting of the Year (POY) competition digitally given social distancing amid the pandemic. The annual UOB POY competition, Singapore’s longest-running and one of Southeast Asia’s most prestigious annual art awards, is now open to artists in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
The UOB POY is UOB’s flagship art programme that aims to uncover and to nurture artistic talent across the region. This year, the Bank is inviting all artists to share their impressions on the theme of ‘Solidarity’ and the importance of staying united in the face of adversity. UOB hopes to draw out artwork that showcases the resilience of the human spirit in overcoming COVID-19-related challenges.
Kevin Lam, President Director, UOB Indonesia, said, “This year, we celebrate our 10th anniversary as UOB Indonesia, following our merger with PT Bank UOB Buana Tbk. It is also the 10th anniversary our UOB POY annual art competition in Indonesia. Just as we have been dedicated to helping our customers manage their finances wisely and grow their businesses over the last decade, we have been supporting many Indonesian artists develop their talent and build their profile on the global art stage.
“In the current challenging situation, local artists have been finding new ways to create and to exhibit their work through the use of technology. As we continue to promote the appreciation of art among the community, we also hope to bring people together and to foster a sense of solidarity. In addition, we hope that by enabling artists to submit their artwork digitally, we can help more Indonesian artists to step forward to see through the current challenges and focus on the brighter days ahead through their paintings.”
The 2020 UOB POY Indonesia competition is open to artwork submissions for both the Established and Emerging Artist categories from 14 August to 11 October 2020.
This year’s judges are:
- Dr Agung Hujatnikajennong, Chief Judge
Dr Agung Hujatnikajennong obtained his doctoral degree from the Faculty of Art and Design at the Bandung Institute of Technology in Bandung, Indonesia. In 2014, he was nominated for the Independent Vision Curatorial Award by the Independent Curator International in New York, USA. Since 1999, he has been contributing as a writer, and curating many exhibitions and presenting in any international seminars in Indonesia and abroad. - Ay Tjoe Christine
Ay Tjoe Christine is one of Indonesia’s most well-known artists who has been active in Indonesia’s contemporary art scene for around a decade. Her works have been exhibited across Asia, including a major retrospective at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa, Japan in 2018. Her works have also been featured in international group exhibitions, including at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, United Kingdom in 2017. - Asikin Hasan
Asikin Hasan is a curator at Salihara Gallery and a member of the Board of Curators of the National Gallery of Indonesia. He has been actively writing for major publications including Kompas, The Jakarta Post and Tempo and he was the co-author of 15 Years of National Gallery of Indonesia: Process and Progress.
The winners of the 2020 UOB POY (Indonesia) award will be announced at a virtual award ceremony in November 2020. The artworks of the top eight finalists will be exhibited virtually on the Bank’ s social media channels.
The winner of the 2020 UOB POY (Indonesia) award will also compete with fellow winning artists from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand for the UOB Southeast Asian Painting of the Year award.
The prestigious award will go to the artist with the most outstanding artwork in the region. More competition details can be found at www.UOBandArt.com.
