Pertamina and Gardu House Collaboration Presents Mandalika Art Tunnel Full of Energy

Lombok, March 18, 2022 – Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit continues to pamper itself ahead of the world racing series grand event, the MotoGP Pertamina Grand Prix Of Indonesia. The North Tunnel and South Tunnel linking the racing arena for MotoGP enthusiasts is now looking artistic through the hands of the nation's children. The 1935,1 square meter tunnel looks beautiful with the presence of colorful visual art.

This collaboration between Pertamina and the largest graffiti community in Asia, Gardu House, aims to serve a positive experience for automotive sports lovers from various parts of the world, especially for those who will come to the Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, on March 18-20, 2022, in person.

According to Vice President of Corporate Communication of Pertamina, Fajriyah Usman, Pertamina supports the creation of this art tunnel to provide energy for NTB people, and Indonesia in general, to rise again after the pandemic. "The presence of the Art Tunnel is also hoped to provide excitement for circuit visitors and as a form of support and collaboration with local artists from NTB and other cities in Indonesia," explained Fajriyah.

The North Tunnel and South Tunnel creative processes have involved at least 50 visual artists from various cities in Indonesia. It is executed for 12 hours every day, for approximately 14 days before ready to be published. The North Tunnel, which serves as the audience's path in the VIP tribune, was designed by famous graffiti artists from Jakarta, Darbotz, and Stereoflow. The collaboration is entitled The Harder The Battle, The Sweeter The Victory.

This concept describes the hard struggle of the racers who competed at the Pertamina Mandalika Circuit. Even though they are all competitive people, only a few of the best riders got on the podium and felt the sweetest victory.

“The process is quite magnificent because it is not only the right and left sides (of the tunnels), but also the ceiling. It is nice to be able to provide dynamic visual forms. We hope to provide a cheerful and fresh atmosphere when people pass through this northern tunnel,” said one of the artists, Adi Dharma.

Meanwhile, the South Tunnel, which has an area of 731.2 m2 and serves as a pathway for the audience, was executed by a local hero from Mataram, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Paerstud. With a team of 20 visual artists from various regions in West Nusa Tenggara, Paerstud presented a concept entitled Energizing Mandalika For A Brighter Indonesia. For a brighter (better) Indonesia amid the world community.

The main object of the visual art described by Paerstud and his friends is the Garuda Bird, which is moving forward in a better direction. It is supported by two objects of cultural entities of the Lombok people, namely Terune (male), who plays the Beleq drum, and Dedare (female), who presents pottery filled with clean water. It is also a visualization of 6 Pertamina sub-holdings as collaborators of the work, all wrapped with lines and colors that mean positive energy.

“With the limitations of space and time, this mural masterpiece of Mandalika Art Tunnel was successfully done through collaborative work practices, which reminded me of the gotong royong or besiru (Sasak language) culture. Where in essence it has been attached to our personality, the Indonesian people," explained Altha Rivan, Founder of Paerstud.

Through the synergy of Pertamina, Gardu House, Darbotz, Stereoflow, and Paerstud, it is hoped it can emit the enthusiasm of young people. Not only to witness the stunning attractions of world-class racers but also to raise the value of pride in local graffiti and visual art for Indonesia's creative economy. Therefore, various industrial sectors can advance together.

“We are proud and touched that we were trusted and directly involved to provide this beautiful and cool visual. The Mandalika circuit is currently gaining international attention, and perhaps among the other circuits, only this Mandalika circuit has a touch of graffiti and murals from local artists. We hope this can be used to share positive energy with the colorful visuals. And it also becomes a distinctive color in the Mandalika circuit,” said Dado, Founder of Gardu House.

Do not miss the grand event of the Pertamina MotoGP world racing series Grand Prix Of Indonesia at the Pertamina Mandalika Circuit, 18-20 March 2022. Be a part of Indonesia's history! Capture your best moments in the best spots, where the works of the nation's children are presented on the most beautiful circuits in the world.**