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ARTIST Natasha Tontey will present Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre (Larik Sungsang Kaum Primata) at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (MACAN), Jakarta, 16 November 2024–6 April 2025. For her work, Natasha utilizes the aesthetics of video games, music videos, fantasy fiction, and DIY production to bridge the mystical culture of indigenous peoples with futuristic youth culture.
Natasha’s work in this solo exhibition will explore the complex relationship between humans and nature, expressed through the intricate interactions between the Sulawesi black-crested macaque population and the customs of the South Minahasa region of Indonesia, her homeland. Through this work, she observes the subtle and personal struggles of marginalized entities and beings, presenting alternative possibilities for the future.
This cast also marks Natasha’s first time combining installation and multi-channel video. At the exhibition, visitors can also explore the sets and costumes used in the film.
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“Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre is an attempt to unpack, reveal, and explore the often contradictory and polemical tensions between humans and the Yaki, the black-crested macaque, in Minahasa. The work works with the dynamics of primatology, ecofeminism, and technology through a speculative fiction approach. Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre is a world that is both delightful and terrifying, full of radical oddities,” said Natasha Tontey about her work via a press release received Indonesian MediaMonday, (2/9/2024).
Natasha Tontey is a Minahasan-born artist based between Jakarta and Yogyakarta. Her artistic practice largely explores the history and myths surrounding manufactured fear (artificial fear). He explores how these feelings are constructed, facilitated, and aroused.
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Natasha’s latest work explores the reversal of power relations between living creatures, monkeys and humans, as seen through the lens of Minahasan culture. Black-crested monkeys (called Yaki in Minahasan) are considered part of the social structure of everyday life by indigenous people, but are also considered pests because they often come down to villages and steal crops.
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This relationship is further complicated by the recognition of the Yaki as an endangered species, prompting international organizations to promote its conservation. Natasha’s work thus examines conflicting viewpoints, highlighting the differences between perspectives and practices.
Director of Museum MACAN, Venus Lau said, it is an honor for her museum to present Natasha Tontey’s work. “At Museum MACAN, we believe in the power of art and culture to connect people, broaden our perspectives, and spark meaningful dialogue that fosters understanding,” Lau said. (M-1)
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Primate Visions: Exploring the Complex Relationship between Humans and Nature
In the world of art, a new chapter is being written by Minahasan-born artist Natasha Tontey, who is set to present her solo exhibition, “Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre,” at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (MACAN), Jakarta, from November 16, 2024, to April 6, 2025. This exhibition marks a significant milestone in Natasha’s artistic journey, as she delves into the intricate relationships between humans and nature, expressed through the lens of Minahasan culture.
Unpacking the Contradictions
Natasha’s work, “Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre,” is an attempt to unpack, reveal, and explore the often contradictory and polemical tensions between humans and the Yaki, the black-crested macaque, in Minahasa [[3]]. Through a speculative fiction approach, Natasha examines the dynamics of primatology, ecofeminism, and technology, presenting a world that is both delightful and terrifying, full of radical oddities.
Reversing Power Relations
Natasha’s latest work explores the reversal of power relations between living creatures, monkeys and humans, as seen through the lens of Minahasan culture. Black-crested monkeys (called Yaki in Minahasan) are considered part of the social structure of everyday life by indigenous people, but are also considered pests because they often come down to villages and steal crops. This relationship is further complicated by the recognition of the Yaki as an endangered species, prompting international organizations to promote its conservation [[2]].
A New Chapter in Feminist Theory
Natasha’s work also echoes the discussions of how scientists have perceived the sexual nature of female primates, raising unsettling questions about the complex relationships between humans and nature [[1]]. Her exhibition thus becomes a platform to explore alternative possibilities for the future, highlighting the subtle and personal struggles of marginalized entities and beings.
A Fusion of Aesthetics
Natasha’s artistic practice combines the aesthetics of video games, music videos, fantasy fiction, and DIY production to bridge the mystical culture of indigenous peoples with futuristic youth culture. This fusion of aesthetics is evident in her latest work, which marks her first time combining installation and multi-channel video.
Exhibition and Artistic Practice
Natasha Tontey is a Minahasan-born artist based between Jakarta and Yogyakarta. Her artistic practice largely explores the history and myths surrounding manufactured fear (artificial fear), examining how these feelings are constructed, facilitated, and aroused.
MACAN Museum Exhibition
The MACAN Museum exhibition will feature Natasha’s latest work, “Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre,” which will be open to the public from November 16, 2024, to April 6, 2025. Visitors can expect an immersive experience, with the exhibition featuring installations, multi-channel video, and sets and costumes used in the film.
Natasha Tontey’s “Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre” is a thought-provoking exhibition that challenges our understanding of the complex relationships between humans and nature. Through her work, Natasha presents a fresh perspective on the often contradictory and polemical tensions between humans and the Yaki, offering a new chapter in feminist theory and artistic expression.
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Unveiling the Radical Peculiarities of Natasha Tontey’s Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre at MACAN Museum
In a highly anticipated solo exhibition, Minahasan-born artist Natasha Tontey is set to present Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (MACAN), Jakarta, from November 16, 2024, to April 2025 [[1]]. This exhibition marks a significant milestone in Tontey’s artistic career, as she explores the complex relationship between humans and nature through the lens of Sulawesi’s black-crested macaque population and the customs of the South Minahasa region of Indonesia.
A World of Radical Oddities
Tontey’s work in Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre delves into the intricate interactions between humans and the black-crested macaque population in Minahasa, showcasing the subtle and personal struggles of marginalized entities and beings. Through a speculative fiction approach, she unpacks, reveals, and explores the often contradictory and polemical tensions between humans and the Yaki, the black-crested macaque, in Minahasa [[1]]. This exhibition promises to be a world that is both delightful and terrifying, full of radical oddities.
Aesthetic Inspirations
Tontey’s artistic practice draws inspiration from the aesthetics of video games, music videos, fantasy fiction, and DIY production, which she uses to bridge the mystical culture of indigenous peoples with futuristic youth culture. Her latest work explores the reversal of power relations between living creatures, monkeys, and humans, as seen through the lens of Minahasan culture [[3]].
Installation and Multi-Channel Video
This exhibition marks a new frontier for Tontey, as she combines installation and multi-channel video for the first time. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the sets and costumes used in the film, immersing themselves in the world of Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre.
Natasha Tontey’s Artistic Practice
Tontey’s artistic practice has long been concerned with the history and myths surrounding manufactured fear (artificial fear). She explores how these feelings are constructed, facilitated, and aroused, often highlighting the subtle and personal struggles of marginalized entities and beings [[2]].
MACAN Museum and the Art Scene
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (MACAN) has consistently supported the work of Indonesian artists, providing a platform for innovative and thought-provoking exhibitions. This exhibition is a testament to MACAN’s commitment to showcasing the best of Indonesian contemporary art.
Upcoming Exhibition Details
Primate Visions: Macaque Macabre will be on display at the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara (MACAN), Jakarta, from November 16, 2024, to April 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the radical peculiarities of Natasha
