Lake Macquarie City Council

Kultura Collectiva: Theatre of Memories

An immersive art installation that harmonises the tactile art of Batik painting with modern digital technology.

Exhibitions

Event Details

Category

Exhibitions

Event Starts

Feb 28, 2025 09:00

Event Ends

Apr 20, 2025 14:00

Venue

Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima

Location

96 Creek Reserve Road, Speers Point NSW, Australia

Theatre of Memories is an immersive art installation that harmonises the tactile art of Batik painting with modern digital technology, creating a narrative that explores the local history of the Lake Macquarie region.

This captivating artwork is composed of three main elements, each contributing to a richly layered visual and sensory experience. “Theatre of Memories” provides a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of traditional and digital mediums, encouraging contemplation on the ways in which art can build bridges between different time periods and cultural expressions. 

About the artists

Kultura Collectiva is an art collective based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The collective was founded by Dias Prabu, a visual artist, muralist, and drawing batik artist. Kultura Collectiva combine contemporary art with the traditional, cultural and historical context of Nusantra/Indonesia.

Through collaborations the collective pushes boundaries and creates immersive and site-specific works, by working with multiple art disciplines including photography, filmmaking, performance art, ethnic music instruments, composing and fashion.

 

Image 1: Dias Prabu The Sea prayers Ode to Javanese Queen of south 2. Drawing batik with synthetic dyes on polyester.

Image 2: Dias Prabu The Builder generations from my short glance. 15 pcs 300cmx30cm drawing batik with synthetic dyes.

Image 3: Dias Prabu Regards to the silver city. 150cm x 190cm drawing Batik with synthetic dyes on fabric.

 

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