UOB Indonesia collaborates with Art Jakarta 2022 as Lead Partner to promote Southeast Asia’s artistic talent

Jakarta, 26 August 2022 – Lead Partner for the fifth time, UOB Indonesia today announced its collaboration with Art Jakarta 2022 once again, to nurture and showcase artistic talent across the region. The event will be held from 26 to 28 August 2022 at the Jakarta Convention Centre, Senayan.

The collaboration is part of the Bank’s efforts to champion art in Southeast Asia and to showcase its commitment to connecting communities through art. Art Jakarta provides a platform for artists to hone their artistic talents and share their creativity with the community. Together with its like-minded partners, Art Jakarta aims to continuously create a contemporary art ecosystem that will continue to enliven the art community.

Mrs Maya Rizano, Strategic Communications and Brand Head, UOB Indonesia, said, “We are pleased to partner Art Jakarta for the fifth time, as we share the common vision of supporting the contemporary art scene and promoting the development of the ecosystem. We believe that our continual support towards art, children and education, will help to strengthen the societal bonds in our communities. Through our collaboration with Art Jakarta, we hope to open up more opportunities for young minds to explore and appreciate art.”

Mr Tom Tandio, Art Fair Director, Art Jakarta 2022, said “As Indonesia embarks on post pandemic recovery, rebuilding the interest and support for the art scene will be challenging. We are grateful for the unwavering support from our stakeholders, including UOB Indonesia, who has been our Lead Partner for Art Jakarta for the last five years, walking the journey with us even during the tough pandemic period. We look forward to excite and revitalise the art ecosystem with this physical flagship international fair.”

UOB Indonesia will hold an exhibition at Art Jakarta 2022 to showcase 30 artworks from past winners of the UOB Southeast Asian Painting of the Year (POY) regional award, namely Mr Prabu Perdana (2020), Mr Anagard (2019), Mr Suvi Wahyudianto (2018), Mr Gatot Indrajati (2016), Mr Anggar Prasetyo (2015), and Mr Anton Subiyanto (2014). The exhibition will also feature the works of UOB Painting of the Year Singapore winner, Mr Wong Tze Chau (2019) and Mr Lester Lee (2013 and 2021) as well as UOB Painting of the Year Malaysia winner, Mr Saiful Razman (2021). The showcase comprise a range of differentiated themes and media, ranging from mixed media on paper, pencil, oil and acrylic on canvas, to spray paint on aluminium, with each piece of work reflecting the unique perspective of the respective UOB POY artist.

In addition, Ms Meliantha Muliawan, winner of 2021 UOB Painting of the Year, will create a environmental art space for children at Art Jakarta Play, which is presented by UOB. Children will be introduced to the life cycles of insects and trees, and are able to participate in workshops to create butterfly wings artwork and terrarium. The activities are to create environmental awareness and inspire children to protect the flora and fauna.

The artworks will use natural materials, such as furniture waste, preserved moss and recycled acrylic as butterfly wings. It is imperative to nurture children’s love and care for nature, considering the Jakarta environment is increasingly dominated by high-rise buildings and residences.

UOB has been championing Southeast Asian art for more than four decades. Through our regional flagship art programme, UOB Painting of the Year competition, we aim to uncover, nurture and promote local artistic talent across the region, including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, and to contribute to the development of the Southeast Asian art scene.