INSTANT
Solo Exhibition - 19 November - 21 December, 2018
REDBASE Foundation Indonesia
Instant by Ahmad Fikril Haniff stems from a deep exploration of the instant product phenomenon and the social constellation surrounding it. Born from the human tendency to avoid complexity in order to save time, energy, and money, instant products have spread to every corner of the globe. Yet, much like two sides of a coin, this convenience brings distinct implications to the perspective of modern society. This phenomenon is closely intertwined with the emergence of the Instant Generation, a demographic that grows alongside technological development, becomes accustomed to instant access, and frequently loses the essence of enjoying the process while remaining overly fixated on final outcomes.
In this exhibition, Fikril intertwines these social issues with his primary visual language utilizing alphabet elements. Through a medium exploration that transcends conventional boundaries, the artist presents an installation work entitled Instantsius Alphabeticus. This work brings together the position of the alphabet, which functions to simplify communication much like the expansion of Roman writing that displaced local scripts. With the characteristics of instant products that offer practicality. This concept is visually translated through the form of letter installations packaged in plastic resembling ready-to-consume instant commodities, underlining how speed and convenience have reduced human experience in appreciating a process.
Einstein on Instant Acrylic, solid marker and spray paint on canvas 154 cm x 122 cm, 2018
If In-Stant Instant Pastel on paper 72 cm x 79 cm (14 Pcs), 2018
In Mind Stant Acrylic, solid marker and spray paint on canvas 100 cm x 150 cm, 2018
Instant but In-Stant Print, solid marker, and acrylic on canvas 20 cm x 22 cm (9 Pcs) and 22 cmx 22 cm (9 Pcs), 2018
Instantsius Alphabeticus Concrete and plastic Variable dimension, 2018
Move to Move Acrylic, solid marker and spray paint on canvas 122 cm x 122 cm, 2018