The pandemic did not dampen the enthusiasm of the 2019 batch of students of the Department of Photography, Faculty of Recording Media Arts (FSMR), Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta who took the Black and White Photography Course. By doing independent practice in their respective homes during the online learning period, students explore the creation of photographic works without cameras by applying techniques photogram and contact print. As a result, the works they created were exhibited through a virtual exhibition titled "Rona Rana 19". The exhibition, which took place on June 30-July 13, 2020, can be enjoyed through the Artsteps virtual gallery. A total of 169 works from 66 exhibitors are exhibited by presenting various narratives based on the big theme of the Covid-19 pandemic so that it can provide a different feel from other virtual exhibitions.
Representing the Photography Study Program, Oscar Samaratungga, S.E, M.Sn., as Secretary of the Photography Study Program, stated that this exhibition could be a reference and learning for other students to prepare their final project. In addition, the works on display deserve appreciation because they are clear evidence of the spirit of work even during the Covid-19 pandemic. The same thing was also said by the Assistant Dean III, FSMR, ISI Yogyakarta, Muhammad Fajar Apriyanto, M. Sn. According to him, even though they are far from each other, students are able to maintain the cohesiveness of fellow classmates so that this virtual exhibition can be carried out well. Therefore, he expressed his appreciation and pride for the 2019 class of Photography Study Program students.
The Rona Rana 19 exhibition was officially opened through an online ceremonial event via Zoom and Youtube. The virtual exhibition was also accompanied by workshops and discussions, including a discussion titled 'The Art of Cameraless Photography' with Anin Astiti, M.Sn., Photography lecturer from ISI Surakarta who delivered Photogram material. In addition, there was a discussion entitled 'The Existence of Analog Cameras Today' with Afdruk 56 from Ruang Mes 56. Furthermore, on July 11, 2020, there were also artist talk and the exhibition will close with a discussion Experiment Darkroom Print on July 13, 2020.
Photography Study Program, FSMR, ISI Yogyakarta is a formal photography education institution that still maintains the old analog and print photography learning curriculum. The curriculum even always encourages the tradition of darkroom activities as a means of expression and development of alternative photographic creativity. According to the Dean of FSMR and lecturer in the Photography Department, Dr. Irwandi, M.Sn., although students have to learn from their respective homes, the tradition of darkroom exploration is still carried out so that it is expected to be an encouragement to always be creative.
Oscar Samaratungga, S.E, M.Sn., representing the Photography Study Program, FSMR, ISI Yogyakarta delivered a speech at the opening of the Rona Rana 19 Exhibition, which took place online through Zoom, Tuesday (30/6). In his introduction, Oscar Samaratungga advised students that this exhibition could be a lesson to prepare for the final project.
Rona Rana 19's artsteps virtual gallery features works by photogram and contact print. The exhibition presents 169 works from 66 exhibitors.
Exhibitors, lecturers and other invited guests were seen following the opening of the exhibition online via Zoom, Tuesday (30/6).
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