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In Between｜Syaiful Garibaldi Solo Exhibition Information

Mind Set Art Center is delighted to once again collaborate with southeast Asian art specialist Ruoh Ling Keong and Indonesian artist Syaiful Garibaldi to present the latter’s latest solo exhibition “In Between”. This will be Garibaldi’s second solo show at the gallery, following his previous “∞ Lemniscate”. The exhibit consists of his latest works across multiple mediums, including acrylic paintings, laser prints and large-scale installations.

Garibaldi studied agriculture before transitioning into art during his academic career. This inspired his application of scientific background to create a conceptual foundation for his art. His works depict a unique stylistic rendition of his observation of the microorganisms that teeters between realism and imagination. His incessant quest for the creation of an immersive environment is sparked by his interest in the networked and interconnected nature of ecologies, and the evocative power of microorganisms as symbols of death and decay. Infusion between art and science transcends through his works and gives way to a spectrum of perspectives and knowledges which he illuminates in various mediums.

More recently, Garibaldi has turned his attention to mycelium, an organism that measures only a few micrometers across yet displays an astonishing array of qualities; whilst it is an integral component in the process of decomposition of dead organic matter, it is also essential in recycling the decomposing organic matter into beneficial compounds for the soil food web. Mycelium composites are frail in its biodegradable quality yet strong enough to be used as building material succinctly. This duality points to a theme close to the heart of the artist ---- a transient ephemerality in an eternal cycle. Experimenting with the mycelium composites led to the creation of a base material that allows him to depict the effervescent world of fungus that are always branched, entangled and anastomosing. With the installation work in the exhibition however, the mycelium composites are transformed as the base material for building of a towering structure which stands aloof but exposed to the touch and inspection of viewers, inviting a tactile experience that is both real and ironical ---- real because of its physicality, ironical because of the material’s inherent ephemerality. Therein lies the aspiration of this exhibition, an experimentation to encase and showcase the constant cycles of decomposition and growth as well as the countless “in-between” moments.

Exhibition Details

• In Between｜Syaiful Garibaldi Solo Exhibition
• Date: 10 May – 20 June 2024
• Venue: Mind Set Art Center
• Address: 1F, No. 20, Wenhu St., Neihu Dist., Taipei City 114

About the artist

Syaiful Garibaldi

Syaiful Garibaldi was born in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1985. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) in 2010 and is currently based in Bandung, Indonesia. Garibaldi has always been fascinated by the world of microorganism, which has become the subject of his keen observation and resource of inspirations. The organic disposition of his works in terms of its potential to undergo processes of development and transformation has gradually reveal a unique artistic context. Tepu’s first solo exhibition “Regnum Fungi” at Padi Art Bround, Bandung in 2012 was highly praised. He has shown in various nations in Asia as well Europe. Recently, he has participated in Jogja Biennale 2017 held in Jogja National Museum, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Sea plus Triennale (2016) held in Galeri Nasional, Jakarta, and Kuandu Biennale 2014 “Recognition System” in Taipei. In 2018, Garibaldi held his first solo show at Mind Set Art Center, titled “∞ Lemniscate”.

About the Curator

Ruoh Ling Keong

Ruoh Ling Keong joined Christie’s new “Southeast Asian Modern and Contemporary Art” department in 1996, and was promoted to department head in 2000. During her years with Christie’s, Ruoh-Ling has helped raise the value of many southeast Asian artists to unprecedented heights, and has become a leading voice with her professionalism and academic background. Ruoh-Ling left the auction house in 2011 and founded KRL Art Advisory in 2016 in an effort to plan and curate exhibitions with experimental elements for Southeast Asian contemporary artists. KRL Art Advisory is a dynamic curating body that strategically curates exhibitions across different cities. Its mission is to help artists go beyond the boundaries of their home cities and countries and establish a connection with local curators. Keong has also produced critical writing on Southeast Asian contemporary art.

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