Ariabayu Soedarsono

During the 2 years of the program, I managed to contribute in 200 hours of activity, including performing music taking part in study trip and charity, ranging from teaching local children English and taking a class of kids to a zoo in Jakarta.

Responsibilities: Poster Designer, Reception I learned how to make an attractive poster, based on people's opinion and from other references on websites and posters on the street. I also learned the good way to serve guests and make them feel welcomed.

Responsibilities: Artist and Organiser I have experienced the on-going process of an exhibition thoroughly. I inputted my own artwork as one of the art piece, along with other students' artworks. I was also involved in the creative process of finding the title of the exhibition, planning the layout, decorate the place and was in charge for the exhibition to run smoothly. My communication skill was enhanced through the numerous discussions between students and teachers.

Responsibilities: Administration I was responsible to do researches on artists background who were showcasing in the exhibition. Through this I have gained more knowledge on Indonesian artists. I have also gained connections with the artists which had led me to my next opportunity in Good Looking Exhibition.

Responsibilities: Artist's Assistant Ruang Rupa is a not-for-profit organization that strives to support the progress of art ideas within the urban context and the larger scope of the culture, by means of exhibitions, festivals, art labs, workshops, research, and journal publication. I was working closely with the main artist from the organization, Iswanto Hartono, and learned how to curate within the Indonesian art scene. I was also invited to take part in their summer exhibition and I had the honour to contribute an artwork that was displayed next to other Indonesian contemporary artists.

Goods Dept Responsibilities : Artist I created a set decoration for the exhibition made to showcase the work of Indonesian's Emerging Street Artist. In the exhibition I learned how to create a work that relates to the theme that was given for the show. I was also engaged in discussions regarding the curating of the exhibition.