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Ar(t)chipelago
Indonesian group exhibition
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OPENING RECEPTION DEC 5, FRIDAY 5-7PM
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Arya Sudrajat
Danni Febrianna
Angga Deri Pradetya
Wayan Upadana
Kadek Suardana
Ar(t)chipelago
Exhibition period December 5 - January 6
Across Indonesia’s vast archipelago, shaped by islands and volcanoes, art has never drifted far from the breath of nature. Ar(t)chipelago features Indonesian artists from Java to Bali, including Arya Sudrajat, Danni Febriana, Angga Deri Pradetya, I Kadek Suardana (Kacor), and I Wayan Upadana. They responded to the tension and harmony found between nature and humanity, and the past and present. Their works, like five converging streams, flow into a wider expanse of Indonesian contemporary art.
Arya reconstructs local memory through the residues of labour and craft; discarded fabric, wire, and wood pieced together as traces of time and endurance. Danni’s monochromatic paintings echo volcanic silence and eruption, embodying both destruction and renewal. Angga transforms everyday industrial and domestic objects into sculptural forms, turning the ordinary into a vessel for thought. Kacor uses layered paper and tape to build delicate rhythms of nature, rendering life’s pulse visible through fragile textures. Meanwhile, Wayan extends the Balinese philosophy of Rwa Bhineda, the balance of opposites, through resin and wood as he merges spiritual symbolism with modern sculptural language.
Together, their works form a unique visual landscape, rooted in place yet reaching outward to the world. It is a creativity born of the earth yet transcending it, like roots gripping stone while branches reach toward light. Forgotten materials, fading beliefs, and repetitive gestures of labour are here given new life and breath. Breathing through creation, sensing through matter, these artists forge a new rhythm between the physical and the spiritual, allowing the world, once more, to glimpse the luminous soul of the islands born of fire.
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Angga Deri Pradetya transforms Javanese traditional weapons, like the kris, with juxtapositions of masculinity and femininity. Braided hair and ribbons alter symbols of strength and authority into something more gentle and soft.
Arya Sudrajat was born in the painting village of Jelekong, West Java, where he is inspired by found objects common to the locale, including wires and metals.
Danni Febriana was born in the port city of Cilacap, Central Java, whose hyper-real charcoal drawings study the legends of the volcanic Mount Merapi. His vast array of cryptic symbols navigate the trauma tied to the 2010 eruption, drawing from old master imagery and the desiccated medium of charcoal.
Kadek Suardana was born in Gianyar, Bali, and is known for his paintings that take inspiration from the flora and fauna encountered in Sewon, Yogyakarta. He has a distinctive technique called “tensile”, where he layers cut paper and sensils to create layered compositions.
Wayan Upadana was also born in Gianyar, Bali, whose artistic practice explores identity, spirituality, and the complexities of modern Balinese society.
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About REDBASE
REDBASE has contemporary art spaces in Australia and Indonesia. We are dedicated to fostering cross-cultural discourse across the Asia Pacific, while growing a non-profit Foundation that oversees impactful programming.
REDBASE Art Sydney (established in 2021) showcases contemporary art from the Asia Pacific. With a strong curatorial practice, we produce impactful exhibitions that amplify the creative expression of artists from China, Korea, Indonesia, and beyond. In doing so, REDBASE Sydney promotes unique cross-cultural connections for an Australian audience. The gallery supports and provides funding for our Foundation program in Indonesia. REDBASE Yogyakarta Foundation (founded in 2014) is in Central Java, Indonesia. The Foundation is a respected space for Indonesian contemporary art and boasts a rich history of hosting comprehensive cultural programs and exhibitions. The Foundation significantly contributes to the professional growth of numerous Indonesian and international artists through artist residencies and award programs.
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