{"id":2419,"date":"2025-06-09T08:02:44","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T01:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fikom.untar.ac.id\/?p=2419"},"modified":"2025-06-12T09:47:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T02:47:52","slug":"artefacts-highlights-fashion-waste-promoting-sustainable-living-through-art-and-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fikom.untar.ac.id\/en\/2025\/06\/09\/artefacts-highlights-fashion-waste-promoting-sustainable-living-through-art-and-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Artefacts Highlights Fashion Waste: Promoting Sustainable Living Through Art and Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jakarta, June 8, 2025 \u2013 In response to growing concerns over the environmental impact of the fast fashion industry, Artefacts<\/em> (Art Tells the Facts) emerged as an educational and artistic platform that encourages cross-sector collaboration in promoting a sustainable lifestyle. Held at the National Gallery of Indonesia on June 8, 2025, the event carried the theme \u201cTrendy Today, Trash Tomorrow\u201d\u2014a critical reflection on the unsustainable patterns of fashion consumption.<\/p>\n

The issue of fashion waste has become a serious environmental concern in Indonesia. The rapid growth of the fast fashion industry\u2014driven by swiftly changing trends and excessive consumer behavior\u2014has significantly contributed to the rise in textile waste.<\/p>\n

According to data from the Ministry of Industry, Indonesia\u2019s textile and textile product (TPT) sector generates approximately 1.8 million tons of waste annually, with 60 to 70 percent originating from the fast fashion industry. This underscores the urgent need to steer the fashion industry toward more sustainable practices.<\/p>\n

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Pembukaan Acara Artefacts<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThrough a collaborative approach centered on creativity and education, Artefacts is envisioned as a strategic platform to shift public perception about fashion waste\u2014showing that secondhand clothing is not merely trash, but a valuable resource that can be transformed into meaningful works of art,\u201d said Salsabila Khalfian, Chair of Artefacts, during the opening ceremony at the National Gallery of Indonesia on Sunday (June 8).<\/p>\n

Artefacts features four main segments: Art Exhibition, Fashion Show, Panel Talks, and Workshops\u2014each designed to merge environmental awareness with creative expression. These events aim not only to improve public literacy on fashion waste issues but also to encourage active participation in sustainable practices.<\/p>\n

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Art Exhibition Artefacts<\/p><\/div>\n

The art exhibition showcased installations and repurposed fashion materials, transformed into artworks with strong ecological messages and artistic value. The upcycled fashion show presented collections that proved sustainability and aesthetics can coexist. Meanwhile, panel discussions featured industry figures committed to circular economy principles in their business practices.<\/p>\n

As a commitment to sustainability in fashion, Artefacts also hosted a Free Repair Booth featuring local tailors. This initiative not only attracted visitors but also served as a concrete step in supporting local micro-enterprises and promoting habits that extend the life of clothing. The booth aligned perfectly with the event\u2019s mission to encourage wiser fashion consumption and a shift toward more responsible, sustainable practices.<\/p>\n

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Penjahit dan Reparation Booth<\/p><\/div>\n

During the Panel Talks session, Caine Aurilia, Head of Education at Setali, emphasized the importance of shifting consumption patterns. \u201cFashion waste is not only about production\u2014it\u2019s also about consumer choices. Public education is key to encouraging a more responsible lifestyle,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Nicholas Constantius Kadarisman, founder of Constan_Studio, highlighted that upcycling is not only environmentally friendly but also a source of innovation in fashion. \u201cSustainable design is the future of the creative industry. Textile waste doesn\u2019t mark the end of a product\u2019s value\u2014but the beginning of a new transformation,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

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Panel Talks<\/p><\/div>\n

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Bersama Kolaborator<\/p><\/div>\n

In a hands-on workshop with EcoTouch, participants learned how to turn discarded fabrics into tote bags using patchwork, embroidery, and hand-painting techniques. This activity served as a tangible example that recycling practices can be adopted by anyone\u2014starting from even the simplest initiatives.<\/p>\n

Supported by collaborators such as Setali, Constan_Studio, and EcoTouch, Artefacts delivers a powerful message: tackling fashion waste requires collective and education-driven solutions. Through art and active engagement, Artefacts invites the public to embrace sustainability not just as a trend\u2014but as a lifestyle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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