Exhibition of Oscar Gutman's Artworks

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Grand Opening the Exhibition of Oscar Gutman

Mr. Warwick Purser gave speech in Grand Opening Exhibition
of Oscar Gutman

The exhibition is part of the commemorative program of the celebration of the 60^th Anniversary of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Mexico. This exhibition organized by Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Yogyakarta that has cooperation with Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta.

In this exhibition, there are 25 artworks from Oscar Gutman, a very talented artist from Mexico. The artworks by Oscar Gutman made in mixed media (encaustic and oil on wood and canvas) with geometrics forming a particular weaving. He invites us to reflect on who can tell a story, describe a scene or narrate a moment of life based on color and geometric.

Miss Arjuni (center) with her students in Dancing Class

Grand opening the exhibition of Oscar Gutman held in Galeri Seni ISI Yogyakarta, on Wednesday, 26 June 2013, started at 07.00 pm. There are so many guests who visited the grand opening. Grand opening is guarded by Miss Justitia Aurora Diana, as Master of Ceremony. For the first agenda for this Grand Opening of the exhibition is opened by Mexican Dance from Children’s Dancing Class and their dancing teacher, Miss Arjuni.

For the next agenda, there are speech from Mr. I Gede Arya Sucitra, S.Sn., M.A. as Head of Art Galeri ISI Yogyakarta, Mr. Dr. M. Agus Burhan, M.Hum. as Vice Rector 2, and also Mr. Warwick Purser as Honorary Consul of Mexico.

            

Mr. Warwick Purser, in his speech told us about the relation of Mexico and Indonesia. And he is very pleased to hold this exhibition. Mr. Warwick Purser also thank to ISI Yogyakarta and the sponsorship for their help.

            

Mr. Warwick Purser (center) with Mr. Gilberto Mayen (left)
 and Mr. Agus Burhan (right), cut the ribbon.

This event tonight has a double significance. Not only does it present the works of one of Mexico’s most famous artists, Oscar Gutman it also celebrates 60 years of bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Mexico.

What better way to celebrate the anniversary of this relationship than by bringing to Yogyakarta, Indonesia’s art capital, the work of one of Mexicans leading artists. I should add this exhibition is only coming to Yogyakarta and to nowhere else in Indonesia. This alone is an expression of how much Mexico values its relationship with this city. Mexico’s relationship with Yogyakarta actually focuses on cultural exchange, a better appreciation of the culture of each place. In many ways there is a similarly between the two entities the cultural background, food, the art and the history. A great expression of the cultural ties between our two countries will also be demonstrated here tonight with a Mexican student studying music here in Java playing the Javanese gamelan. A wonderful blend of Mexican talent expressed on something so traditionally Javanese. This is a great example of the interest the young people of Mexico have in the culture of this country. This is the some part of Mr. Warwick’s speech.

Children from Dancing Class
gave flowers bouquet to Mr. Warwick Purser

After gave the speech, Mr. Warwick with Mr. Agus Burhan, and Mr. Gilberto Mayen, opened the exhibition by cut the ribbon. Children from dancing class also gave Mr. Warwick Purser flower bouquet for as congratulation on the opening of the exhibition. The guest of this exhibition also pleased to come in the gallery to look around the painting exhibition. While the guests looked around the exhibition, Mr. Victor Hugo and his friend performed the contemporary dance. The guest is enjoyed the grand opening event for this exhibition of Oscar Gutman.

Mr. Warwick Purser with Mrs. Dr, Machya Astuti Dewi, M.Si.,
Head of International Relations Department,
Social and Political Sciences Faculty,
UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta

Mr. Warwick Purser with Mr. Gilberto Mayen (Mexican),
General Manager of Melia Purosani Hotel Yogyakarta

Mr. Victor Hugo (Mexican) with his friends from ISI Surakarta

Mr. Warwick Purser (center) with Mr. Victor Hugo and friends, Mr. Gilberto Mayen,
 and Mr. Nurcahyadi (GM of Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta) and his wife

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Warm Hearted in Mexicans Gathering

On 7 June, 2013, Mr. Warwick Purser, as Honorary Consul of Mexico in Yogyakarta, invited all of Mexicans to come in Mexican Gathering that held in his regency.

This Mexican Gathering took a place in Honorary Consulate of Mexico office in Jalan Parangtritis Km 8.5 Tembi, Sewon, Bantul, Yogyakarta 55182.

Mexican Gathering started on 06.30 pm. One by one, the Mexican came to Mr. Warwick’s regency.

Mr. Warwick Purser invited Mexicans to dinner

The first Mexican who came to the gathering is Susana and her partner, Ricardo.

Mbak Mega was welcoming them and talking with them while waiting another Mexican.

Another Mexican also came to the gathering, they are Mr. Gilberto Mayen, Sofia and her partner, Yahel and her partner, Beatrize and her partner, Victor Hugo, Isrohan and his partner.

After all of Mexicans came, Mr. Warwick Purser invited them to take out dinners are available.

Mr. Nuri, the local chef, introduced Mexican foods to Mr. Gilberto Mayen

Mr. Warwick Purser has local chef who can cook international recipes called Mr. Nuri. Mr. Nuri served Mexican food like Mexico Rice, Chicken Mole, Picadillo, Chicken Tastada, Ceyice, Sukini with tomato sauce, and for dessert, plan de coco.

Mr. Warwick Purser also introduced Mr. Nuri to all of Mexican and gave appreciated for his hard work for served the dinner.

Mr. Warwick Purser and Mexican have a dinner together

In this Mexican Gathering, Mr. Warwick Purser also said that this moment could strengthen relations between Indonesia and Mexico in bilateral relations for two countries. And from this gathering, he hopes that all of Mexican would feel free and comfort if come to the office. And Mr. Warwick Purser said that all of Mexican is family here.

By Mr. Gilberto Mayen, he responded by thank to Mr. Warwick for his kindly and hospitality. Mr. Gilberto also said that from this Mexican Gathering, he is not alone here and he met his family here, because he was thinking that he is the only one of Mexican in Yogyakarta before.

All of Mexican in this gathering was so happy, and they said that Mr. Warwick Purser is great man, and he is friendly. They feel live at home now because of Mr. Warwick’s hospitality.

This Mexican gathering had comfortable atmosphere so they are happy to enjoy this moment.

Mr. Warwick Purser with Mrs. Mega (blue dress), all of Mexicans and guests

Mexican Gathering

Mr. Warwick Purser, as Honorary Consul of Mexico for Yogyakarta, always has attention to all of Mexicans who live in Yogyakarta and Central Java. Sometime, Mr. Warwick Purser held gathering with all of Mexicans in Yogyakarta and Central Java in his house that called “Omah Gedhe”.

Omah Gedhe took a place near the office of Honorary Consulate of Mexico for Yogyakarta, in Jalan Parangtritis Km. 8.5, Tembi, Sewon, Bantul, Yogyakarta 55186.

Last Year, 2012, Mr. Warwick Purser invited all of Mexicans to gathering in his house to celebrate Christmas day.

For next agenda, in 7 June 2013, Mr. Warwick Purser invites all of Mexicans in Yogyakarta and Central Java to gathering in his house again.

It could be wonderful day when all of Mexicans meet and greet also share about everything with their Honorary Consul, so they will feel comfort in another place that far away from their home country.

17th Children's Drawing Contest

17th “This is my Mexico” Children's Drawing Contest

“Wings of Mexico …bringing borders together”

On April 2013, IME, the Institute for Mexicans Abroad, celebrates its 10th anniversary. For this reason, during the whole year there will be all kinds of important events.

Regarding our prestigious Children´s Drawing Contest, this year and for the first time, a world famous Mexican artist will support the contest as its mentor.  Jorge Marín, a great Mexican painter and sculptor whose work is recognized around the world, has graciously accepted to stand behind this year´s edition of the contest.

With his exhibit “Wings of Mexico”, Marín   aims to unite all the borders of the world. With this idea in mind, we have chosen Uniendo fronteras (bringing borders together) as the theme for this year’s edition of our Children’s Drawing Contest.    We consider this theme a great opportunity to go beyond the limits of our own self, our own body. Imagination and creativity become a wonderful possibility to help us make all our wishes come true, achieve all our goals, and go as far as our fantasy so desires.

If you are between 7 and 11 years old, you can be part of this 17th “Este es mi México” Children’s Drawing Contest. Through art in form of a drawing, children from all around the world, express what Mexico means to them. In this year’s edition, we ask you to show us how you relate with Mexico and its history, its culture, its art, its natural richness, its people, its food, its festivities or any other subject related to this wonderful country named Mexico.

What do you remember about México? What have your parents or grandparents told you about our beloved and beautiful country? How do you perceive the colors, the taste, the smell of México? What do they think about Mexico in the country where you live? Please tell us all about it in your drawing! Dare to put wings to your imagination and share your fantasy with the world!

So that you can get inspired, we invite you to see the work of famous artist Jorge Marín: www.jorgemarin.com.mx and his exhibit: www.alasdelaciudad.com.mx

Please read the Contest’s  BASES :

1. You must be between  7 and 11 years old   and love to draw.
2.  Draw or paint with pencil, brush, crayon, watercolor or any other means on a (30x30cm /12x12 inch) poster board cardboard.
3. Draw everything you can imagine about Alas de México  (Wings of Mexico).  Make believe Mexico has wings! This allows you to take Mexico to the country where you live.
4. Sign your work of art and put the date on it. Also, on the other side of your drawing, write down your name, your age, your address and your home phone number, your e-mail (if you have one), the name of your school, the name of the city where you were born and also the name of the cities where your parents were born (please fill the enclosed form). All the information is important, your work of art could be eliminated if any information is lacking.
5. Name your work of art and briefly explain what it represents.
6. Send your drawing (either directly or through your school) to the nearest Mexican Consulate or Embassy by July 15th, 2013.
7. A specialized children´s plastic expression jury will select the best drawings.
8. The winners will be made public by August 23rd through the Mexican Consulates and Embassies as well as in the following web pages: IME: www.ime.gob.mx y Redes México: www.redesmexico.mx 
9. The award will be a work of art by Mexico’s famous artist, Jorge Marín.
10. You will also receive a package of children’s Mexican literature books.
11. All  participants will receive a diploma and their art work may be part of an exhibit which will travel around the world even if they are not the winner.
12. But be very careful because any drawing which is copied, traced or those where the hand of an adult may be detected, will not be considered. Also, those drawings which are unfinished or those lacking all the required information, will be disqualified.
13. The rights to use and reproduce the drawings will be assigned to the following Mexican institution: Patronato del Fondo Especial en Apoyo al Programa para las Comunidades Mexicanas en el Extranjero, which may use them as promotion.
14. Any explanation not included in the present document will be resolved by the Institute for Mexicans Abroad.

Contact us if you want further informations and register this contest.. Good Luck.. :D

List of Mexicans in Yogyakarta and Central Java (2013)

Victor Hugo Hidalgo
Address: Jalan Haryo Panular No. 6, Surakarta
Mobile: 0812 9883 9098
Email: victorhugo_compositor1984@hotmail.com
Student in ISI Surakarta

Isrohan Alvarez Tapia
Address: Jalan Suryodiningratan RT. 09 Bantul Yogyakarta
Mobile: 0823 2429 5266
Email: isrohan@gmail.com
Studied in ISI Yogyakarta

Yahel Castaneda Soto
Address: Yogyakarta
Mobile: 0896 871 36476
Email: yeic4@hotmail.com
Student in PPPPTK Seni dan Budaya Yogyakarta

Marisol Sofia Macias Berumen
Address: Yogyakarta
Mobile: 081 228 94 7074
Email: soberomen@gmail.com
Student in ISI Yogyakarta

Susana Ayala Reyes
Address: Yogyakarta
Mobile: 085228653400
Email: sasybeu@gmail.com
Student in ISI Yogyakarta

Beatriz Orantes
Address: Yogyakarta
Mobile: -
Email: be.orantes@gmail.com
Student in UNY

Gilberto Mayen
Address: Yogyakarta
Office Phone: (0274) 589 521
Email: gm@meliajogja.com
General Manager of Melia Purosani Hotel Yogyakarta

Hon. Con. Mexico has Cooperation with Education Institute

Honorary Consulate of Mexico for Yogyakarta also has cooperation with another institution. Honorary Consulate of Mexico has cooperation with Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta and Universitas Pembangunan Nasional (UPN) “Veteran” Yogyakarta.

The cooperation between of two institutions is cooperation for culture, arts, and education. For this cooperation, Honorary Consulate of Mexico for Yogyakarta could promote the culture or knowledge about Mexico. For another people in Indonesia, especially in Yogyakarta, they do not know a lot story about Mexico. For people in Indonesia, when they heard word “Mexico” they will remember telenovela, film in Mexico.

And so, with this cooperation, Honorary Consulate of Mexico would to promote Mexican’s culture in Indonesia, especially Yogyakarta. By cooperation with education institutions, it will help Honorary Consulate of Mexico to spread culture of Mexico in Indonesia.

Mr. Warwick Purser, Honorary Consul of Mexico for Yogyakarta, with Mrs. Prof. Dr. A.M. Hermien Kusmayati, Rector of Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta, signed the MoU, 21 November 2012

Mr. Warwick Purser, Honorary Consul of Mexico for Yogyakarta, with Mr. Asep Saepudin, SIP., M.Si, Dean of Social and Political Sciences Faculty of UPN “Veteran” Yogyakarta, signed the MoU, 13 December 2012

Honorary Consulate of Mexico for Yogyakarta also has plans to make cooperation with Cultural Sciences Faculty of Universitas Gadjah Mada and PPPPTK Yogyakarta.

Anak Kolong Tangga Museum

Honorary Consulate of Mexico for Yogyakarta made cooperation with Anak Kolong Tangga Museum in Yogyakarta. This cooperation based on letter of Ambassador of Mexico for Indonesia, H.E. Melba Pria. From the letter, government of Mexico would to promote traditional game from Mexico to Indonesian people, especially for children.

In this moment, Embassy of Mexico for Indonesia, gave Balero, traditional game from Mexico, for Anak Kolong Tangga Museum. Honorary Consulate of Mexico for Yogyakarta had this honor to gave the traditional game to Anak Kolong Tangga Museum directly.

Mr. Warwick Purser, Honorary Consul of Mexico for Yogyakarta, gave Balero (traditional game from Mexico) to Mr. Rudy Corens in Anak Kolong Tangga Museum, Yogyakarta, 9 November 2012

The front side of Anak Kolong Tangga Museum.

Another informations for Anak Kolong Tangga Museum:

—  Rudy Corens is Belgian, he is the founder of Museum Anak Kolong Tangga.
—  Address of this museum is in Jln. Sriwedani no. 1 Yogyakarta 55122.
—  Took a place in Taman Budaya Yogyakarta Building, 2^nd floor.
—  Secretary Office in Bintaran Kulon MG II/25 Yogyakarta
—  Now, Museum Anak Kolong Tangga has 6.000 children’s traditional games.
—  The children’s traditional games is not only from Indonesia, but also from another countries.
—  Ticket Rp 4.000,00 /person

Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Yogyakarta

Honorary Consulate is one of media for another country in international environment to promote their culture or their country. Honorary Consulate also one of the ways to make cooperation with another country beside from Embassy that opened in another country. Usually, the country that wants to made cooperation they will open the Honorary Consulate first than Embassy. It because of the Honorary Consulate has another destination than political sides. Honorary Consulate usually has destination to made cooperation in culture, trading, economic, art, and education focus, or another destination. That is the reason why sometime there are country has Honorary Consulate but have no Embassy in the same country.

Indonesia and Mexico has cooperation since 1953. Mexico has Embassy in Indonesia and the Ambassador is H.E. Melba Pria. Not only has Embassy in Indonesia, Mexico also has Honorary Consulate. The Honorary Consulate of Mexico took place in Yogyakarta, with Mr. Warwick Rodney Purser as Honorary Consul.

Yogyakarta chosen by Mexico Government because of Yogyakarta is the cultural and tourism city. Yogyakarta has so many cultural villages or tourism village. Yogyakarta also famous to be education city, and there are so many education institutions in this city.

Honorary Consulate of Mexico in Yogyakarta opened on 21 February 2011, and legalized by Ambassador of Mexico in Indonesia, H.E. Melba Pria. General Director for American and European Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia Republic, Mrs. Retno Marsudi also attended this moment in d’Omah Hotel, Parangtritis Street Km 8.5 Tembi, Timbulharjo, Sewon, Bantul, Yogyakarta.

Honorary Consulate of Mexico has cooperation with another institution. The examples for cooperation are social cooperation, cultural cooperation, and educational cooperation. For example of educational cooperation, Honorary Consulate of Mexico also opens internship program for student who wants to study more about diplomatic and consulate.

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