Title

Sisa: re-use, collaborations and cultural activism from Indonesia

Venues

UTS Gallery (6 November 2007 – 7 December 2007)

Date

(2007)

Summary

Multi-artist exhibition. Located: Australia (NSW). Various media

Countries of context

Australia | Indonesia

Abstract

Sisa is the Indonesian word for 'remains' or 'leftovers.' Located somewhere between folk art, design, and public intervention, much of this work generates new forms of expression from the rejection of hyper-consumption and over-development.

This exhibition focuses on the issues associated with artistic output in the collaborative settings of Indonesian environmental activism. Many of the artworks here were not designed for display in galleries, and have been brought together specifically for an Australian audience. They are hybrid images and objects that include research, documentation and ongoing projects, bringing understandings of contemporary Indonesian politics beyond what is presented in mainstream media. [gallery media]

Participating artists and collectives:
Indra Yanti (Yogyakarta), Belanak Art Community (Padang), Duto Hardono (Bandung anakseribupulau), Randublatung Tanam Untuk Kehidupan (Salatiga), Taring Padi (Yogyakarta).

Last Updated

04 Jul 2012