JAKARTA - The exhibition room of the Fransamaais d'Indonesie Institute (IFI) Wijaya, South Jakarta, was filled with color charm on Friday, July 11 yesterday. The colors in the form of paintings are not just an aesthetic, but are the visual language of the Dharsono girl disability painter in conveying her deepest views and feelings through a single exhibition entitled "Joy in Color; Joy in an Unbounded Expression."
A total of 77 paintings displayed not only show technical abilities, but also describe the internal process of an artist living with physical limitations.
Objects such as buildings, humans, flowers, and Eiffel towers, became the way Girl bridged her mind to the outside world.
Despite being born into a family close to the art world and her mother's fashion is senior designer Poppy Dharsono, Girl goes her own way through fine arts. His style of painting is expressive, spontaneous, and intuitive. Each scratch is not always precise, but that's precisely his strength: honesty without filters.
Painting, for Girls, is not just creative activity. It is a form of inner release. The process is not easy, lifting a brush is like lifting a heavy burden, due to the physical impact of his disability. However, from this limitation, a free and honest visual language was born, which does not rely on sketches or standard patterns.
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"Women paint with heart, not with formulas. The lines dance freely, and the colors talk more than just beauty," said the exhibition curator, Timothy Suwarsito. He called Gadis's work an "expressive asset that is honest and unexpected."
This exhibition is not only about art, but also the affirmation room for persons with disabilities. Girls choose to donate all the proceeds from the sale of their paintings to support fellow people with disabilities who need it. This is a reflection that his work is not only personal, but also social.
According to Syarah H. Andriani, Head of IFI Wijaya Branch, this exhibition is in line with IFI's commitment to inclusiveness in art and culture. "Every scratch of a girl is a life narrative. We are proud to be a part of her journey," he said.
Meanwhile, her mother, Poppy Dharsono, stressed that Girl had taught her a new meaning of self-expression. "I learned from Gad that courage to show myself what it is is is the most honest art," she said.
The "Joy in Color" exhibition took place at IFI Wijaya on July 11, 2025. Through these paintings, the Dharsono Girl presents a voice, not in words, but through color and shape. A voice born from sincerity, struggle, and hope for an equal space for every human being.
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