ITB Alumni involved in "The Fox, The Folks" were Fadjar Kurnia (Visual Communication Design 2014/Creative Director), Fahry Aziz (Interior Design 2014/Producer), Nahrul Ulum (Interior Design 2014/Visual Artist), Darina Maulana (Interior Design 2014/Public Relations), Jessica Lovia (Visual Communication Design 2017/Animator), and Rolly Anwari (Product Design 2013), supporting lead in musical performance.

The Fox, The Folks became one of six winners from various global competitions who had the opportunity to perform in this prestigious event, making their achievement even more special.

The iMapp Festival, attended by more than 70,000 visitors, was held at the Romanian Parliament Building, providing a grand stage for the artists. The Fox, The Folks' victory in the “1 Minute Projection Mapping” competition in Japan paved the way for them to showcase their skills and creativity in Bucharest, affirming that local talent can compete on a global level.

The Indonesian Ambassador to Romania, Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, expressed high appreciation for this achievement. This emphasized the importance of art in bridging cultures between nations.

The artwork “Kala” presented by The Fox, The Folks drew inspiration from Indonesian folklore about Bhatara Kala, the god of time and destruction. In their performance, the stunning visuals captivated the audience, portraying an extensive narrative of Bhatara Kala's birth from the meeting of day and night, which caused an imbalance in the universe.

The themes of transformation, balance, and the struggle between chaos and order served as the central thread of this work, delivering visuals rich in dynamics and depth. With an innovative approach, The Fox, The Folks brought Indonesian mythology to life, whilst also presenting a universal message about the importance of harmony to the circle of life.

Their work showcased at the Romanian Parliament was truly impressive, resulting in gasps of awe from the audience during the performance in Bucharest. With this achievement, The Fox, The Folks not only brought honor to Indonesia on an international level but also proved that Indonesian digital art can compete on a global scale. They successfully lifted local culture through innovative contemporary art media.

The Fox, The Folks brought honor to Indonesia on an international scale. (Instagram/Alumniajakarta)

"We are very grateful for the opportunity to represent Indonesia in the world's largest projection mapping event, iMapp. This could only be achieved through the hard work of our team at The Fox, The Folks: Fadjar Kurnia, Fahry Aziz, Jessica Lovia, Nahrul Ulum, Darina Maulana, along with the stunning musical performance from Rolly Anwari," said Fadjar Kurnia, Creative Director of The Fox, The Folks.

Get to know The Fox, The Folks better on their official website: https://www.thefoxthefolks.com/about

Reporter: M. Naufal Hafizh
Translator: Hanna Daniela Ayu
Editor: Kezia Hosana (Chemical Engineering, 2022)