A group of students from Jakarta International School hosted an art exhibition over the weekend to support the education of underprivileged children in Indonesia. The event, titled “Chapter 2: Dreams,” was organized by the Asmaraloka Chapters, a group founded by students Joan Emmanuella and Joanna Thalia. It took place at SPAC8, Ashta, in South Jakarta.
The event marked the second installment in a series that started with “Chapter 1: Identity” in October 2023. This year's exhibition showcased 47 artworks from diverse groups of artists, including individuals with disabilities, with the goal of highlighting their contributions. According to a press release from the group, attendees enjoyed a vibrant art display, participated in interactive activities, and explored a digital artscape.
Visitors were also invited to write messages on sticky notes posted on a wall giving advice to those who wanted to chase their dreams. The exhibition also featured a poetry book curated by Tiffany Darmosusilo, which was written by young orphans and took the theme of dreams. This year’s art exhibition created a mosaic of dreams through artwork, showcasing the diverse hopes and aspirations that thrive among the youth.
Asmaraloka Chapters collaborated with World Harvest, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities through education, healthcare and economic opportunities, donating 100 percent of the proceeds from the exhibition to the Sponsor the Child program. “The initiative directly supports underprivileged children in Indonesia by providing them with quality education and character development”, the groups said in the statement.
