The text discusses Abell Octovan’s painting How To Be Normal, which reflects on the challenges of finding peace amidst chaotic thoughts. It features a man reading two contrasting books, symbolizing the balancing act between guidance and unexpressed emotions. This artwork is part of Octovan’s solo exhibition, Am I an Artist, running until October 5 at JPLive! Space in Jakarta.
The exhibition emphasizes self-reflection, as noted by Syanda Kunto Prabowo, CEO of Sidharta Auctioneer, who also mentions another painting, The Art of Release. This piece illustrates the struggle of letting go, portraying a person releasing a bird, which Abell sees as a metaphor for navigating what to hold onto and what to relinquish.
