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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