Jakarta, August 22, 2026 – Deputy Minister of Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf), Irene Umar, visited the Creative Paper Experience 2026 at MGP Space, SCBD Park, Jakarta. The exhibition, initiated by Fedrigoni, Surya Palacejaya, and Paper Gallery, presents a comprehensive space for paper exploration through art installations, a paper lab, and an exhibition of innovative products.
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency (Ekraf), Irene Umar, visits the Creative Paper Experience 2026 at MGP Space, SCBD Park, Jakarta, Saturday (22/8/2026).
“When we see paper not only as a material, but also as a medium for experimentation, we can discover many new possibilities. From texture, color, and form to different ways of processing it, paper can become part of the process of creating a work and a creative experience,” said Irene during her visit on Saturday (22/8).
During her visit, the Deputy Minister of Creative Economy toured several areas of the Creative Paper Experience, including the Paper Maze, Paper Lab, and booths featuring the event’s initiators and exhibitors. The exhibition is designed as a journey that invites visitors to interact with various characteristics of paper and explore its potential applications more closely.
“Spaces like this are important because they bring materials, ideas, and talent together in a single experience. When creative practitioners are given the space to experiment and explore, simple materials can be transformed into works of art, designs, and products with added value,” explained Irene.
Photo: Bureau for Communication, Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency.
Creative Paper Experience 2026 presents paper as an object of exploration through a range of installations and experiences, including Paper Catalog Walls, Ink on Paper, Closer Looks on the Textures, Crease Cut and Press, Finished Product Display, The Initiator Table, and Artist Collab Poster. These presentations showcase the characteristics of paper in terms of visual appearance, texture, form, and its final result when transformed into creative products.
During the visit, Irene viewed a variety of works and products that utilize paper through different approaches, ranging from the exploration of forms and textures to its transformation into creative products. These explorations demonstrate the potential for paper to become part of the design process and contribute to shaping the character of works and products.
The various explorations demonstrate the broad applications of paper within the creative ecosystem, ranging from printing and publishing needs to art, design, and creative products. Its use can be adapted to the needs, concepts, and characteristics of the resulting works.
Creative Paper Experience 2026 took place from August 21–22, 2026, featuring an exhibition, paper lab, and various creative works and products based on paper.
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Head of Bureau for Communication
Ministry of Creative Economy / Creative Economy Agency
