Samuel Wattimena Opens Pamnas V Kolcai "Unlock & Limitless" at Semarang Gallery
Citizen News 
The grand event of the national exhibition V Indonesian Watercolor Painting Community (Kolcai) was sponsored at Semarang Galley, Kota Lama, Semarang. The exhibition entitled: "Unlock & Limitless" was opened by Samuel Wattimena, member of the DPR RI Commission VII, Friday (29/11/2024).
Pamnas V Kolcai, which was led by Muhammad Rahman Athian, is sponsoring 68 works of watercolor painting from all over Indonesia and will run until December 10 2024. At the opening ceremony there was also the presentation of the Bhkati Aga award to figures who contributed to the development of Kolcai, namely; Candra Martoyo, Ratna Sawitri Nan Art, Jae Fahru, and Ikhman Mudzakir. Apart from that, there were also awards for the top 5 winners of the best works of Pamnas V Kolcai 2024 respectively to; Yoes Wibowo, Harry Suryo, Evoleth Faith and Raffel Adrian.
Chief Executive of Pamnas V Kolcai Dony Hendro Wibowo in his report said that the V Kolcai national exhibition was an exhibition agenda that was planned to be held in 2020, but because it was delayed it could only be realized in November 2024.
Furthermore, Dony explained that from the Kolcai committee"s online open exhibition invitation, the number of works submitted was 88 works.
“After being selected by the Selector Team consisting of; Moelyoto, Irwan Widjayanto, Harry Suryo and Rudy Murdock made 71 entries. "But 3 participants withdrew so that 68 paintings were exhibited," he explained.Dony added that the series of Pamnas V Kolcai events, apart from the painting exhibition, also included the Bhakti Aga award and the National Kolcai Award which were given to the 5 people selected for their best work in this Pamnas. Apart from that, added Dony, there will be a workshop on Saturday (30/11/24) and plein air on Sunday (01/12/24).
Kolcai General Chair Ratna Sawitri, in her speech, said that the V Kolcai national exhibition was held in Semarang City as the organizer of the Semarang City Kolcai Chapter. "The Indonesian Watercolor Painting Community has an annual Art Camp and National Exhibition agenda which rotates every year," he explained.
Furthermore, it was revealed that Kolcai, which was born on July 20 2012, continues to grow and develop so that now there are 28 chapters throughout Indonesia.
Fine Arts observer cum academic Muhammad Rahman Athian in his introduction said, the V Kolcai national exhibition is clear proof that fine art, in particular, aquarelle, is able to go beyond conventional boundaries and offer new perspectives in understanding the world around us. According to Athian, the title "Unlocked and Limitless" reflects the community"s desire to show diversity and freedom from an aquarel perspective.
""Unlocked & Limitless" is not only an exhibition, but also a celebration of freedom, creativity and the power of art to reflect and interpret reality," he said.He added that the parallel metaphors intertwined in the works in this exhibition reflect the spirit of Kolcai as a community that celebrates diversity and creative freedom. The artists, without coercion or limitations, explored the medium of aquarelle to record traces of their creative process. “Their skill in capturing moments and freezing them on paper allows the viewer to feel the dynamics and energy contained in each work.
Meanwhile, Samuel Wattimena, member of the DPR RI Commission VII, really appreciated the V Kolcai national exhibition held by Kolcai Semarang. According to Samuel Wattimena, who is known as a top designer, it is not appropriate to compare the level of watercolor painting with other media such as; acrylic and oil paint. Samuel likened it to designs made from silk, linen and cotton. So each according to its level. “The specialty of watercolor painting, in my opinion, is a pile of colors in a transparent painting. "This is something that paintings with other media don"t have," concluded the member of the DPR RI representing Central Java before officially opening the exhibition and work tour.
Pamnas V Kolcai, which was led by Muhammad Rahman Athian, is sponsoring 68 works of watercolor painting from all over Indonesia and will run until December 10 2024. At the opening ceremony there was also the presentation of the Bhkati Aga award to figures who contributed to the development of Kolcai, namely; Candra Martoyo, Ratna Sawitri Nan Art, Jae Fahru, and Ikhman Mudzakir. Apart from that, there were also awards for the top 5 winners of the best works of Pamnas V Kolcai 2024 respectively to; Yoes Wibowo, Harry Suryo, Evoleth Faith and Raffel Adrian.
Chief Executive of Pamnas V Kolcai Dony Hendro Wibowo in his report said that the V Kolcai national exhibition was an exhibition agenda that was planned to be held in 2020, but because it was delayed it could only be realized in November 2024.
Furthermore, Dony explained that from the Kolcai committee"s online open exhibition invitation, the number of works submitted was 88 works.
“After being selected by the Selector Team consisting of; Moelyoto, Irwan Widjayanto, Harry Suryo and Rudy Murdock made 71 entries. "But 3 participants withdrew so that 68 paintings were exhibited," he explained.Dony added that the series of Pamnas V Kolcai events, apart from the painting exhibition, also included the Bhakti Aga award and the National Kolcai Award which were given to the 5 people selected for their best work in this Pamnas. Apart from that, added Dony, there will be a workshop on Saturday (30/11/24) and plein air on Sunday (01/12/24).
Kolcai General Chair Ratna Sawitri, in her speech, said that the V Kolcai national exhibition was held in Semarang City as the organizer of the Semarang City Kolcai Chapter. "The Indonesian Watercolor Painting Community has an annual Art Camp and National Exhibition agenda which rotates every year," he explained.
Furthermore, it was revealed that Kolcai, which was born on July 20 2012, continues to grow and develop so that now there are 28 chapters throughout Indonesia.
Fine Arts observer cum academic Muhammad Rahman Athian in his introduction said, the V Kolcai national exhibition is clear proof that fine art, in particular, aquarelle, is able to go beyond conventional boundaries and offer new perspectives in understanding the world around us. According to Athian, the title "Unlocked and Limitless" reflects the community"s desire to show diversity and freedom from an aquarel perspective.
""Unlocked & Limitless" is not only an exhibition, but also a celebration of freedom, creativity and the power of art to reflect and interpret reality," he said.He added that the parallel metaphors intertwined in the works in this exhibition reflect the spirit of Kolcai as a community that celebrates diversity and creative freedom. The artists, without coercion or limitations, explored the medium of aquarelle to record traces of their creative process. “Their skill in capturing moments and freezing them on paper allows the viewer to feel the dynamics and energy contained in each work.
Meanwhile, Samuel Wattimena, member of the DPR RI Commission VII, really appreciated the V Kolcai national exhibition held by Kolcai Semarang. According to Samuel Wattimena, who is known as a top designer, it is not appropriate to compare the level of watercolor painting with other media such as; acrylic and oil paint. Samuel likened it to designs made from silk, linen and cotton. So each according to its level. “The specialty of watercolor painting, in my opinion, is a pile of colors in a transparent painting. "This is something that paintings with other media don"t have," concluded the member of the DPR RI representing Central Java before officially opening the exhibition and work tour.
