SANUR, balitourismnow.com – ARTOTEL Sanur Bali is once again collaborating with Rupa Bali through ARTSPACE to present a group art exhibition titled “Re-make: The Art of Befriending Trash.”
Running from October 30, 2026, to January 5, 2027, this exhibition showcases works by artists from Bali and Jakarta who explore the potential of discarded materials to create valuable art while conveying a message of sustainability.
The exhibition features works by I Made Putra Indrawan (Awan), Ni Wayan Penawati, siji, and a collaboration between Anastasia Audrey and Fahrid.
With diverse artistic approaches and styles, the artists explore a range of materials, from egg cartons, plastic bottles, and fabric scraps to used bottle caps.
Awan presents the monumental sculpture *Monolog*, crafted from approximately 420 egg cartons, white glue, and used plastic bottles.
Through this work, he invites visitors to reflect on life as they interact with the artwork.
Meanwhile, Ni Wayan Penawati transforms fabric scraps into works inspired by the lives and traditions of Balinese women, particularly the relationship between clothing, customs, and daily life.
Siji explores production waste, defective materials, and unused stock through installations and fashion pieces, highlighting the relationship between humans and consumption patterns.
On the other hand, Anastasia Audrey and Fahrid collaborate by using recycled plastic to create works themed around the environment and marine pollution.
Through visuals of the underwater world, the two artists invite visitors to reflect on the impact of plastic waste on nature and the future of coming generations.
Over the past decade, artistic practices that utilize recycled and reused materials have been growing in Indonesia.
Through this exhibition, visitors are invited to view trash from a different perspective—not merely as something to be discarded, but as material that can be repurposed into meaningful creative works.
General Manager of ARTOTEL Sanur Bali, Agus Ade Surya Wirawan, expressed his pride in presenting an exhibition that addresses the issue of sustainability through art.
“For us, art is not just a means of self-expression, but also a medium for conveying messages and raising awareness about environmental issues,” said Agus Ade Surya Wirawan.
“Through ‘Re-make: The Art of Befriending Trash,’ we hope that visitors will be able to see materials—previously dismissed as waste—from a new perspective, and come to understand that creativity can open doors to the creation of something more meaningful and sustainable,” explained Agus Ade Surya Wirawan. [*/buda]