Toeti Heraty Museum invites introspection, providing a nuanced view through the female gaze and delving into the complexities of human existence.

To kickstart its 2024 cultural calendar, Toeti Heraty Museum presents the thought-provoking photography exhibition, "DIALEKTIKA," by the talented Flora Rikin. This event not only inaugurates a year of artistic exploration but promises a distinctive viewpoint through the lens of the female gaze.

Flora Rikin's solo exhibition, "DIALEKTIKA," reveals 16 captivating landscape photographs captured between 2014 and 2019. These images, showcasing solitary trees in snowy expanses, prompt a contemplative connection with nature. Rikin's approach, inspired by the dialogical style seen in Timoer Bjerkness's watercolor paintings within the museum, refrains from objectification. Her work presents subjects as equals, drawing parallels between human experience and the interconnectedness of the natural world.

In the realm of contemporary art, photography emerges as a powerful medium, particularly favored by female artists seeking liberation from historical constraints. "DIALEKTIKA" by Flora Rikin serves as a portal into the female gaze—a subjective perspective that celebrates individual viewpoints.

Dr. Inda Citraninda Noerhadi, Director of Cemara 6 Galeri – Toeti Heraty Museum, extends her congratulations to Flora Rikin and her team for the significance of "DIALEKTIKA." The museum consistently embraces the perspectives of female artists, fostering inspiration for a more environmentally conscious world.

Flora Rikin shares her insights, describing "DIALEKTIKA" as a visual journey capturing the intricacies of human personality, internal conflicts, and personal narratives. The title draws inspiration from the philosophical concept of dialectics, emphasizing contradiction and conflict in shaping thoughts and reality.

Andang Iskandar, the curator, delves into the philosophical roots of dialectics, emphasizing its link to dialogue and conversation. He highlights photography as a storytelling medium, creating a dialogue between the photographer, subjects, and viewers.

The exhibition opened on January 13th, 2024, officiated by esteemed artist Risman Marah. "DIALEKTIKA" is open for exploration from January 14th to 27th, 2024, offering additional programs such as artist and curator talks, a book launch, and discussions on aesthetics and narrative-building through photography.