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ARTOTEL Thamrin Jakarta (ATJ) presents the photography exhibition “Memorabilia by Giulio Parengkuan” featuring the solo works of Giulio’s photography captures the essence of the subject and environment, creating a deep emotional connection.
According to Windi Salomo, Art Director of Artotel Group, during the press conference said the exhibition will run from March 21 to May 10, 2025 at ARTSPACE, M Level, ARTOTEL Thamrin Jakarta with an evocative visual exploration through the unique perspectives of the photographers’ lenses. The exhibition “Memorabilia by Giulio Parengkuan” is not just a visual experience, but a journey to understand the story hidden behind each moment through his photographs.
“As we all know, Giulio Parengkuan is also an Indonesian actor and model who has managed to invite us to see the world from a different perspective, evoking emotion and imagination through his works full of depth. Entering the realm of imagination through a lens is always a unique experience,” she said.
Windi also explained that through his photographic works, visitors are invited to see another side of the world that holds stories and souls behind everyday life and feel the imagination of the artists presented in beautiful compositions. He presents different characteristics and personal touches.
“Through Giulio’s photography captures the essence of the subject and environment, creating a deep emotional connection. Through the exploration of light and shadow, he reveals hidden stories in his street photography. He has also shown that the quality and value of the artwork displayed here is beyond doubt,” she affirmed.
Meanwhile, according to Giulio Ken Parengkuan (born July 20, 1999), when asked what is the reason for the title he chose “Memorabilia by Giulio Parengkuan” as the theme of his solo exhibition, he immediately answered that “Memorabilia” explores fleeting moments in the competition of time.
“Memorabilia asks questions we rarely answer: can we fully experience the moment before it passes? Or does its meaning only emerge afterwards, through memory? This photography does not attempt to limit time but instead celebrates its journey – an acknowledgment that what passes can still resonate even when it is gone,” Guilio elaborated.
Although digital technology is becoming increasingly sophisticated, analog photography is still popular among certain groups, including Giulio, he has been pursuing a photography hobby since 2014. At that time, however, he was still using a mobile phone to capture various events. From the beginning, Giulio admitted that he preferred black and white photography.
“I like black and white. I once heard a quote from a black and white photographer. He said that in black and white photos we don’t see the color, we see the soul of the photo. Well, that’s why I really like it. So, to convey the emotions that I see, I look and finally reach people,” said Giulio.
His photography hobby continued to grow until Giulio met John Suryaatmadja, a photographer who was a friend of his father, Erwin Parengkuan. When John lent him an analog camera about several years ago, Giulio immediately fell in love.
“I even get a different feeling and perspective when I use an analog camera. The existence of various techniques to improve the photo results also makes me more fond of analog photography,” he explained.
He elaborated that I used to enjoy photographing inanimate objects that were made to look alive. Now, however, I prefer to create human-interest photos. He currently has two cameras, one analog and one digital. Of course, I use the analog camera more often. In fact, I used to be inseparable from his analog camera. Wherever he went, he took the analog camera with him so that he would not miss a moment to capture.
Giulio often shows the results of his analog camera shots on his Instagram account. He also submitted his photos to a photography competition, although he did not win. From the beginning, he studied analog photography only autodidactically. With no plans to take a photography course, Giulio will continue to refine and stabilize his ability to capture moments with an analog camera.
For those who enjoy his photographic works, Guilio is indeed a unique person, no wonder almost all of his photographic works are titled “Untitled”, the only difference is the number of the photograph.
“There was a time when my photographic eyes were like opened, like without a camera I could say that if I were to shoot with a certain camera, a certain lens and a certain film, I would know what the results would be. So, I’m just trying to be more stable,” he concluded. [traveltext.id]
