Nonfrasa Gallery in Bali presents 'After Ruins' exhibition exploring memory with local and international artists.
At Nonfrasa Gallery in Bali, the exhibition 'After Ruins' delved into the interplay between memory and art as a form of alternative archaeology. Krisna Sudharma, the founder, raised questions about how contemporary society engages with both past and future. Among the featured works, Andrew Liversidge's installation ALL THAT FALL (orange green purple) (2023) showcased colorful brick walls that naturally eroded post-performance. Cakra Ning Kala (2025), created by visual artist Pande Wardina and composer Putu Septa, included a neon obelisk accompanied by Gamelan-inspired sounds. Melbourne artists Jen Berean and James Carey presented Loose Footings (2025) using industrial materials. Additionally, Kadek Armika showcased Heavenly Snow Ice (2024), while Katie West exhibited Sunrise after Sunrise, Sunset after Sunset (2024). Established in 2021, Nonfrasa Gallery emphasizes local traditions and the significance of art in reflecting history.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'After Ruins' at Nonfrasa Gallery in Bali explored memory and art as alternative archaeology
- Featured works by artists from DESA residency program and local makers
- Andrew Liversidge's ALL THAT FALL (orange green purple) (2023) was sledgehammered in performance and left to deteriorate
- Pande Wardina and Putu Septa collaborated on Cakra Ning Kala (2025) with Balinese Gamelan influences
- Jen Berean and James Carey presented Loose Footings (2025) using industrial materials
- Kadek Armika's Heavenly Snow Ice (2024) contemporized traditional Balinese kite-making
- Katie West's Sunrise after Sunrise, Sunset after Sunset (2024) honored ancestral legacy through fabric banners
- Gallery founded in 2021 by Krisna Sudharma with emphasis on local tradition and transformation
Entities
Artists
- Krisna Sudharma
- Andrew Liversidge
- Todd McMillan
- Sarah Mosca
- Pande Wardina
- Putu Septa
- Jen Berean
- James Carey
- Kadek Armika
- Katie West
Institutions
- Nonfrasa Gallery
- DESA residency program
Locations
- Bali
- Indonesia
- Melbourne
- Australia
- Gadigal Land
- Sydney