Yayasan Tonjo Foundation is an online-based artwork, born out off a collaboration between fictional characters: JD Blong from 2022 and young artists from 2020. Initiated by four artists of different disciplines, Tonjo focuses on the redistribution of fund from the Biennale New Normal open call grant by holding various competitions, contests, and quizzes published through Instagram and wrapped in the spirit of “happy together” and “moving towards unlimited creativity together”. From the total amount of the grant, Tonjo keeps 10% to be managed independently for the continuation of Tonjo’s creative process in the future.

This work is supported by Dana SAM as part of Karya Normal Baru / New Normal Work 2020 open call, organised by Jakarta Biennale, Biennale Jogja, and Makassar Biennnale. Yayasan Tonjo Foundation was selected by Biennale Jogja.