印尼当代艺术特展

印度尼西亚和中国之间充满了纵横交错的洋流。对某些人来说，这可能阻碍了两国之间建立可靠的渠道和直接的联系。但对更多的人来说，在克服这些阻碍的过程中，印尼和中国之间的关联也变得更加丰富多彩，意义非凡。

17位印尼艺术家对这些关联的探索和阐述，共同构成此次北京国际美术双年展印尼当代艺术特展的主题——跨洋过海：多彩印尼之旅。我们自豪地带来了25件艺术作品，这些作品代表着印度尼西亚的今天、过去和未来。

只要我们能够勇敢地“跨洋过海”，就可以赢得这些机会。我们要打开自我，坦诚相待。踏上印度尼西亚之旅，让我们一起前进，既要铭记各自的特征，同时也要拥抱多元化带给我们的美好机会。

——苏更·拉哈尔佐印度尼西亚驻华大使

The space between Indonesia and China is filled with crisscrossing currents. For some, these currents obstruct the view, often moving us further from our destination. But for many others, the process of overcoming these currents has made the linkages between Indonesia and China more colorful,more meaningful.

These are the linkages explored and elaborated by the 17 Indonesian artists in the Special Exhibition of Indonesian Contemporary Art at the 2017 Beijing International Art Biennale with the theme of Crossing ‘Currents: A Voyage to the Colorful Diversity of Indonesia’. We are proud to bring with us 25 art pieces that represent Indonesia’s today, the past, and the future.By braving the currents, we open ourselves to these possibilities,opening ourselves to each other and for one another. Embarking on a voyage to Indonesia, we move forward together, mindful of each other’s characteristics, while embracing the wonderful opportunities emanating from our diversity.

——Soegeng Rahardjo Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the People’s Republic of China