ibu, ini rumah tangga masa depan
2021
mix media installation
dimensions: various in size
'ibu, ini rumah tangga masa depan' (Mother, This Is the Household of the Future) is an ongoing project that seeks to understand the historical context of womanhood in Indonesia through the figure of Ibu R.A. Kartini. Kartini, an influential icon in Indonesian history, has significantly shaped the roles and expectations of women in Indonesian society.
The work explores the traditional domestic roles assigned to Indonesian women, often confined to the spaces of dapur, sumur, kasur (kitchen, well, and bed). By examining these roles, Kenenza aims to understand the historical and contemporary connections between past expectations and present realities. Central to the project is the portrayal of Ibu R.A. Kartini and her impact on modern Indonesian women. The use of stairs in the artwork symbolizes hope for a more progressive future, with Kenenza seeking to untangle the historical narrative surrounding Kartini to pave the way for advancements in the status and roles of Indonesian women.