Where is The Line

Where Is the Line?

ISA Art Gallery returns to ArtMoments Jakarta (AMJ), presenting an exhibition featuring a diverse group of contemporary artists. The exhibition includes the works of Alexander Sebastianus, Ardi Gunawan, Bandu Darmawan, Eun Vivian Lee, Galih Adika, Hadassah Emmerich, Hannah Shin, Ida Lawrence, Ines Katamso, Jumaadi, Luh Gede Sangita, Septian Harriyoga, Sinta Tantra, Tara Kasenda, Yosefa Aulia, Yuki Nakayama, and Dolorosa Sinaga. These eighteen artists intertwine their creations, prompting the thought-provoking question, "Where Is the Line?" This query serves as a starting point to explore the essence of the line as a fundamental element in visual art and its development within contemporary art. Through the distinctive characteristics exhibited in the artworks, we aim to demonstrate how the line transcends its conventional boundaries, showcasing its adaptability and asserting a stronger presence.
The concept of a line encompasses various meanings and forms. It can be viewed as a physical entity, like a thread, or as an intangible element that eludes direct definition. Apart from being a tangible material, a line can also exist as an abstract idea in the mind, such as a dance move or calligraphy . In the realm of art, lines can be objectively and subjectively identified across all forms of artwork. Within an artwork, lines serve as expressions that embody logical abstractions through various forms of abstraction . By employing multidimensional lines, artists guide the viewers' perspective, allowing them to perceive composition and communicate information through the characteristics and directions of the lines. With the intangible line, our aim is to encourage you to explore the meditative and spiritual aspects of movement and everyday experiences through a variety of shapes.