Indonesian cartoonist became the champion in the international cartoon contest.
Different from the Kyoto Protocol that comprise of the clauses and mitigations to relieve th earth from climate change, the 9th Kyoto International Cartoon Exhibition wished to look for the best way to build our planet. How? Through cartoon. Yes, through cartoon; drawings with comical and sometimes satire display, in relation to the daily problems of life.
The theme “best way to build the earth” becomes the reference for 267 cartoonists from 55 countries those enlisted their works in this international event. Overall there are 716 works and those that went through the initial phase of selection were only 187 cartoons; works from 95 cartoonists from 33 countries. From that number, 18 cartoonists were from Indonesia. It is that last said number that was in display at the Bentara Budaya Jakarta. What brought pride was that many Indonesian cartoonists were in the nomination.
The champion for the gold prize was Jitet Koestana, cartoonist from Kompas newspaper that portrayed the tank; usually engaged in wars. The missile launcher points up, and on this steel covered vehicle, a soldier is seen harnessing his weapon. The soldier is visualized screaming while a dove (symbol of peace) is seen approaching his wide open mouth. What’s interesting is, the entire picture (ram and tank) are all colored natural green.
Aside from the interesting idea, Yasuo Yoshitomi, Chairman of Selection Committee and also Head of the Kyoto International Cartoonist Congress, claimed that Jitet did not only posses incredible drawing technique, but also a sharp view as a journalist. “He is such a joyful young man with a bright future,” Yasuo complimented.
The runner up (silver prize) is Pawel Kuczynski from Poland who drew a man in solitaire, playing a strum instrument with the media of a living tree. The flourishing tree is assumed as the substitute for a cello. He seems to be playing music in the middle of a draught field. His loneliness is shown from this drawing.
Both works, GM Sudharta, one of the Kyoto International Cartoonist Congress commented; were at it head to head. This is because both resemble painting and both send out strong messages. After a long argument, seven judges decided to present Jitet’s work with the best value. “Besides using high technique, the work also has strong satire and is also more cartoon-like,” Sudharta explained.
Different from the Kyoto Protocol that comprise of the clauses and mitigations to relieve th earth from climate change, the 9th Kyoto International Cartoon Exhibition wished to look for the best way to build our planet. How? Through cartoon. Yes, through cartoon; drawings with comical and sometimes satire display, in relation to the daily problems of life.
The theme “best way to build the earth” becomes the reference for 267 cartoonists from 55 countries those enlisted their works in this international event. Overall there are 716 works and those that went through the initial phase of selection were only 187 cartoons; works from 95 cartoonists from 33 countries. From that number, 18 cartoonists were from Indonesia. It is that last said number that was in display at the Bentara Budaya Jakarta. What brought pride was that many Indonesian cartoonists were in the nomination.
The champion for the gold prize was Jitet Koestana, cartoonist from Kompas newspaper that portrayed the tank; usually engaged in wars. The missile launcher points up, and on this steel covered vehicle, a soldier is seen harnessing his weapon. The soldier is visualized screaming while a dove (symbol of peace) is seen approaching his wide open mouth. What’s interesting is, the entire picture (ram and tank) are all colored natural green.
Aside from the interesting idea, Yasuo Yoshitomi, Chairman of Selection Committee and also Head of the Kyoto International Cartoonist Congress, claimed that Jitet did not only posses incredible drawing technique, but also a sharp view as a journalist. “He is such a joyful young man with a bright future,” Yasuo complimented.
The runner up (silver prize) is Pawel Kuczynski from Poland who drew a man in solitaire, playing a strum instrument with the media of a living tree. The flourishing tree is assumed as the substitute for a cello. He seems to be playing music in the middle of a draught field. His loneliness is shown from this drawing.
Both works, GM Sudharta, one of the Kyoto International Cartoonist Congress commented; were at it head to head. This is because both resemble painting and both send out strong messages. After a long argument, seven judges decided to present Jitet’s work with the best value. “Besides using high technique, the work also has strong satire and is also more cartoon-like,” Sudharta explained.
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