Eye of the Day

Srisasanti Gallery proudly presents Eye of the Day, a group exhibition featuring the works of 17 artists from Indonesia and abroad, including Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Brazil, and Spain. The exhibition uses the idea of the sun as a metaphor for shared experiences perceived across different places and contexts, influencing how we see the world. The exhibition features over 40 new paintings and drawings in various mediums.

The exhibition’s title  is derived from the Indonesian word for the sun, “matahari”, which translates literally to "Eye of the Day." This poetic etymology, a compound of mata (eye) and hari (day), speaks to the nuances of language and the ways in which meaning can shift across cultures, hinting at the loss of translation and the diversity of interpretation.

The sun takes on different meanings depending on the place. Its meaning shifts with latitudes. The universality of the sun’s presence constructs our understanding of the world. Eye of the Day sees the artists not as those who impose meaning but as guides who introduce us to how people around the globe interpret the world (or their world). Despite many individual differences, what these artists have in common is not a specific theme or visual tendencies. Instead, their practices each feature a variety of approaches and styles that carry differing stories, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds. The works presented act as bridges, connecting diverse viewpoints across hemispheres.