Uma Seminyak: A Hub of Creativity and Community

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Hailing from Yogyakarta, Wulang Sunu is a multidisciplinary artist whose work traverses drawing, painting, video mapping, and animation. A graduate of the Indonesian Institute of Art, Wulang’s artistic journey began in graphic design but quickly expanded into puppetry through his involvement with Papermoon Puppet Theatre (2011-2016). In 2013, he co-founded Studio Batu, a collective focused on short films, visual theater, and visual art. Through his personal works, Wulang engages with themes of humanity, history, technology, and mythology—turning everyday experiences and profound tales into vivid visual explorations. His artistic journey has been shaped by a continuous process of experimentation and reflection, leading to dynamic expressions that resonate with audiences both locally and internationally. ABOUT THE EXHIBITION: “di balik laman: tergores dan kubiarkan terbuka” (behind the page: scratched and left open) offers an intimate look at the layers of Wulang Sunu’s creative journey. The artworks presented in this exhibition are the process of becoming that Wulang undertakes. Recently, he has encountered many people. These encounters serve as raw materials to be processed into what will be visible in the exhibition. From these comings and goings, he continues to experience a process of becoming that cannot be completed in a single night. “di balik laman: tergores dan kubiarkan terbuka” tells the story of that process through various mediums. There are plots on canvas, some standing alone, while others are assembled into collages. Some are etched onto figures' surfaces—lines that are personal yet open to be faced with acceptance. This time, Wulang appears more grounded. The articulation presented is increasingly clear. His forms have become more representative, ranging from the most haunting to the celebratory, from the most peculiar to the enigmatic. Of course, today is not the final result. The process of becoming can always evolve further, shaped by what has been etched and left open." According to Ragil, the exhibition reflects Wulang’s process of "becoming," presenting a narrative through canvases, collages, and figures. Ragil’s curatorial note highlights Wulang’s growth from his earlier works—such as his ambitious stop-motion animation exhibition Unlock and the multi-medium explorations in Prelims—to his current, more refined and articulate forms of storytelling. The result is a collection of works that are at once enigmatic, celebratory, and deeply personal. EVENT DETAILS Opening Reception: Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024 Time: 5 PM Location: Uma Seminyak, Jl Kayu Cendana No. 1, Seminyak Exhibition Duration: Dates: December 14, 2024 – January 12, 2025 Hours: 10 AM – 8 PM daily Entry: Free PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS Uma Seminyak proudly supports this exhibition in collaboration with Kura Kura Beer, Santai Seltzer, White Monkey Wine, Studio Batu, Pick Pockie Books, Parot Siramami, and Babi Guling Masari. PRESS CONTACT For press inquiries, interviews, or further information, please contact: Uma Seminyak Email: umaseminyakevent@gmail.com Phone: +6281239576836 (Ruth Onduko_Community Manager) -