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

6 November - 7 December

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.

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

Presented as part of, and with support from,  GANG Festival 07-08

Image: Duto Hardono, Untitled (detail), 2006. Collage, acrylic, mixed media. Courtesy of the artist.