In collaboration with multimedia artist Adi Panuntun and sculptor Joko Avianto, MTA is working on an alternative design for Indonesia’s pavilion at Tokyo Olympics 2020. Themed ‘surge,’ the pavilion aims to showcase Indonesia’s capabilities to hold sports events at the highest level.
Surge or 'Gelora' in Bahasa Indonesia is vital in sports. Surge is a quick, but great spike of energy that can decide victories, fame and glory. 'Gelora' is also a keyword associated with the sports ring, particularly the Gelora Bung Karno, a stage where Indonesia's greatest sports records have been set.
The Indonesian Pavilion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is set to portray the surge in a beautiful, majestic yet poetic manner to demonstrate Indonesia's aptitude and capabilities in holding a sports event at the highest level.
The pavilion will be built from a complex giant bamboo weaving, forming a mass composition depicting movement, tides, waves and energy. Intertwined between the composition are abstract spaces that can be navigated by visitors; these spaces provide ample location for activities including exhibitions, performances, and meetups.
Only three materials form this pavilion - stone or concrete pavement, giant bamboo, and water. The minimal material palette was deliberately selected to create a mysterious, abstract yet monumental atmosphere, unlike any normal building. This giant bamboo composition, commonly used in artist Joko Avianto's installation works, will symbolize Indonesia's identity subtly and elegantly above the hard concrete flooring familiar to both Japanese and International audiences. Water will also be used as a pond and mist - creating a uniquely refreshing sanctuary within Tokyo's sweltering summer heat. The mist will also provide an interesting opportunity as a medium for video projection.
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Indonesia Village at Tokyo Olympics 2020
Location: Toyosu, Tokyo, Japan
Adi Panuntun, Multimedia
Joko Avianto, Sculpture
Muhammad Thamrin, Architecture