Mizuma Gallery is proud to present Connecting, a group exhibition that brings together seven contemporary Indonesian artists whose practices explore the many ways connection can emerge between people, ideas, materials, and environments. Curated by Hermanto Soerjanto, the exhibition reflects on the notion that connection is fundamental to all life, shaping our sense of purpose and grounding our presence in the world.

From planting a seed to composing a song, from forming a family to building a business, connection is at the core of human experience. In art, this manifests through the interplay of colour, line, form, and space yet its impact lies in how it resonates with those who encounter it. Art’s ability to bridge the personal and the collective, the intimate and the unfamiliar, allows it to create moments of profound exchange and reflection. Connecting does not present connection as a theme to be illustrated, but as a sensibility embedded in artistic practice. The works on view do not dictate meaning; instead, they open space for unpredictable relationships to unfold between audience and artwork, memory and material, concept and emotion.

Soerjanto referenced both contemporary and historical approaches such as Heri Dono’s satirical political narratives or Lee Mingwei’s poetic participatory gestures for the work The moving garden the exhibition emphasizes connection as a process rather than a conclusion. Whether playful, provocative, or quiet, each work invites viewers to engage with the world and with each other in renewed ways. Connecting offers a timely reflection on how deeply interwoven we are, reminding us that art, like life, gains meaning through the relationships it helps to build.