Nonfrasa is delighted to present Megorot, a solo exhibition by Todd McMillan. This three-channel moving image installation—developed in collaboration with cinematographer Wayan Martino, sound artist Putu Septa and artist & kites practicioner Kadek Armika—combines 16mm film, video, and original sound to explore the spiritual and existential dimensions of kite-flying in Bali.
This month’s Klymax Movie Night brings together four captivating films celebrating Bali’s rich heritage. PAHIT MANIS, Night Forest blends animation and archival art to show how Balinese storytelling can inspire care for the environment. Solahang: Balinese Dance Through Archival Lenses reveals rare 1930s footage of dance and music, offering a fascinating glimpse into Bali’s artistic past. Bali Tryptic: Between the Mountain and the Sea explores Balinese beliefs and history, tracing how ancient rituals and colonial encounters shaped the island’s identity. Miracle of Bali: The Midday Sun, narrated by David Attenborough, immerses you in 1960s village life with mesmerising gamelan, Legong dance, and the artistic legacy of Walter Spies. Together, these films invite you to experience the timeless spirit and cultural depth of Bali.
Ten artists spent weeks shooting, developing, and printing their photos by hand, using traditional darkroom methods.
Film, light, chemistry, and creativity.
Join the Batuan Technique Painting Workshop at SUN.CONTEMPORARY with I Made Griyawan, a talented Balinese artist specialising in this intricate traditional painting style.
Drawing insights from the book 'Berebut Bali,' this discussion delves into the profound crisis currently facing spatial and environmental governance in Bali. The ongoing decentralisation process has empowered Bali's eight regencies and single city with the authority to pursue increased local revenue, largely by aggressively expanding their tourism sectors.
How do ancient Balinese calendars stay relevant in today's world? KALA.02 invites you how Tika and Palelintangan are reimagined through digital innovation. Be part of the discussion!
The Fruit That I’ve Become is a celebration of unfolding—of Yessiow’s journey as an artist, a daughter, and a woman. Rooted in the dual heritage of Java and Bali, and shaped through a decade of global mural-making, this solo exhibition explores selfhood through playful, symbolic forms.
With fruit as metaphor and family as medium, these works are a collaboration not only of paint and yarn, but of memory and love. At its heart, the exhibition honours process, perseverance, and the quiet strength of coming home to oneself.
Nonfrasa is delighted to announce its inaugural participation in Chapter Jogja 2025.
Our booth features works by artists with a history of exhibitions at the gallery, including Chiara Hardy and Nyoman Darmawan, who will soon present new works in solo exhibitions. The works of Pande Wardina, Kadek Armika, and Wahyu Nugo continue to explore their established language, engaging with themes of culture, environmental concerns, and aspects of modern sculpture. Mahendra Yasa displays his ongoing series, emphasising technical skill alongside experimental approaches, including new works in non-photorealistic rendering. Filippo Sciascia and Ida Bagus Punia examine the processes of collecting and transmitting order and chaos within their practices, reflecting on learning as an evolving exploration of form and meaning in their painting.
Common Beauty III - The Poetry of Patches is an exhibition that explores the intersection of landscape, memory, and the art of mending. Bringing together artists who work with paintings, paper, ceramics, textiles, and photography, the exhibition examines how landscapes—both natural and urban—can be seen as patchworks of history, erosion, and renewal.
Curated by Gatari Surya Kusuma, featuring Betty Susiarjo, Chiara Hardy, Galih Adika, Ida Bagus Punia, Lintang Diani, Nani Wijaya, Nyoman Arisana, Rega Ayundya, Restu Ratnaningtyas, Talisa Dwiyani, and Piki Suyersa.
For Gusti Kade, sewing fabric is an act of connecting personal and narrative meanings. It reveals how he reinterprets his cultural heritage and childhood experiences through material exploration. He stitches memories and spirituality into abstract forms, creating a new visual language that, while not literal, is rich with cultural and emotional resonance. The 'Tusuk Kusut' exhibition itself is a reflective projection of this meditative encounter between memory and transformation.
