toton januar
Tidak Lulus Sensor (2020)
42 x 33 cm
C-print on photo paper, embroidery on silk organza
This artwork examines Indonesia’s shifting culture, where female sexuality and public identities are moving toward regulated conservatism, contrasting with the relatively liberal attitudes of the past. Following Suharto’s fall in 1998, fundamentalist Islamist groups gained influence, advocating for anti-pornography laws that even target traditional cultural forms, such as those in predominantly Hindu Bali.
Exhibtion:
Baroque Archipelago, Mizuma Gallery, Singapore. 2021
Artist profile
Toton initially pursued engineering. However, his passion led him to switch to Media Broadcasting and eventually study at Parsons New School of Design in New York. Toton Januar is an acclaimed Indonesian fashion designer celebrated for his creations that challenge traditional gender, beauty, and cultural norms. In 2012, Toton co-founded his own label, TOTON. The brand is renowned for integrating Indonesian cultural elements, such as traditional fabrics and motifs, into modern womenswear designs.
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