Then We Choose

Through the work Hijab (2022), Candrani Yulis highlights the issue of commodification of religious attributes, namely the phenomenon of wearing hijab that has become a hot discourse among Muslim community groups. Debates surrounding hijab are still an ongoing topic among women (who wear them themselves), scholars, and academics. Having either a classical or modern view of this topic, each have their own arguments with different perspective and meaning: in regards to fiqih, it is related to covering certain parts of the body; ideologically speaking, it is to show devotion to the religion for Muslim women; in relation to socio-cultural, it is a sign of modesty in doing certain rituals; last but not least, hijab also holds a meaning in modern trend and fashion. Through a research-based approach, Candrani opens a discourse about the meaning of hijab, which is not only a part of a religious identity, but also has a fairly large market orientation especially in Indonesia. This multi-perspective reflection is presented by Candrani in the form of an installation that responds to space.