Photo: The Rector and the leadership team of ISI Bali visiting the “Tuai Tabur” exhibition, Monday (26 January), at N-CAS ISI Bali.
Students of the Fine Arts Study Program, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD), Institut Seni Indonesia Bali (ISI Bali), presented their final project works for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year in the art exhibition entitled “Tuai Tabur.” The exhibition was held from 26 to 30 January 2026 at Nata Citta Art Space (N-CAS), ISI Bali. Featuring a wide range of artworks across diverse media and displayed in an exploratory manner, the exhibition offered an emotionally evocative experience through 37 distinct narratives.
The “Tuai Tabur” exhibition was officially opened by the Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, S.Sn., M.Sn., on Monday (26 January). The opening ceremony was also attended by the Vice Rectors, the Dean and Vice Dean of FSRD ISI Bali, the Coordinator of the Fine Arts Study Program, and lecturers of the Fine Arts Study Program.
The title “Tuai Tabur,” coined by one of the exhibiting students, Ashlesha Barde, is interpreted as a “metaphor for a long journey,” in which she and her peers have “planted ideas, nurtured processes, and harvested results,” before subsequently “sowing new seeds” for future stages of artistic creation. This metaphor is clearly reflected in the exhibition, which features works by Fine Arts students from the 2022 cohort. “What we gain through the campus experience—cross-study program learning, followed by independent study or internships outside the institution, and culminating in the final project—does not represent an end, but rather a step forward,” stated Made Krisna Danendra, Chair of the “Tuai Tabur” Exhibition Committee.
Photo: Fine Arts students of ISI Bali presenting painting works in the “Tuai Tabur” exhibition, Monday (26 January), at N-CAS ISI Bali.
Janice Josephine Wartju, Secretary of the “Tuai Tabur” Exhibition Committee, explained that her cohort was strongly driven toward artistic exploration. Since the first semester sketching classes, lecturers encouraged students to use tools and materials beyond standard drawing paper and Chinese ink; even wood was introduced as a sketching medium. Moreover, their engagement with partner institutions during the ISI Bali Berdampak Program further motivated them to develop their artistic capacities. As one of the students from outside Bali, Janice initially felt hesitant, as Balinese culture is deeply rooted in artistic traditions. However, over time, she and other non-local students were able to adapt, contributing new perspectives, colors, and identities. “People may think Fine Arts is just painting or sculpture. It is not—Fine Arts is far more than that,” Janice emphasized.
Janice and Krisna exemplify distinct modes of expression and artistic approaches. Through cross-study program learning, Krisna discovered his expressive potential in woodcut printmaking techniques. He subsequently sought a compatible partner for his Independent Study under the ISI Bali Berdampak Program and collaborated with BHG, where he learned various manual printing methods. After nine months of experimentation, he aimed to narrate the speed and fragility of contemporary digital information through traditional printmaking techniques. “I want to address forms of memory, both printed and digitally shared, where today negative phenomena such as scams and doxing can easily occur,” Krisna explained.
Janice, who underwent drawing therapy during her childhood, became interested in further developing this practice at the university level. At ISI Bali, she felt she gained extensive insights into engaging with tradition. During the initial phase of her Independent Study under the ISI Bali Berdampak Program, she explored digital art practices in collaboration with artist Gangga Saputra, but encountered issues related to plagiarism. Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. I Wayan Kun Adnyana, S.Sn., M.Sn., and Prof. Dr. Drs. I Wayan Karja, MFA, she was advised to create larger-scale, manual, and more exploratory works. Consequently, Janice chose to highlight aspects of Chinese tradition with which she was more familiar. “I am actually more interested in tradition than in digital media. I want to inform audiences that tradition is not as negative as it is sometimes perceived, especially since Chinese culture contains many meaningful narratives,” Janice shared.
Janice and Krisna expressed their hope that, through collaboration with their colleague Made Chandra Putra Adnya, who served as the exhibition display director, their final project works could be presented from alternative perspectives to a broader audience. They also advised junior students and future cohorts not to hesitate in exploring their artistic practices and to carefully evaluate criticism and feedback received from lecturers and partners. It is hoped that a strong sense of collegiality among students will continue to grow, fostering innovation and broader networking. “Do not become independent before undertaking independent study,” Krisna remarked.
Finally, both Janice and Krisna acknowledged that they learned extensively from their academic journey at ISI Bali and expressed their hope to continue learning in the future. The perspectives on art and culture they acquired were broad and enriching. The experiences shared by Janice and Krisna demonstrate the engaging and dynamic nature of studying in the Fine Arts Study Program at ISI Bali.
Photo: Inauguration of the Executive Boards of Student Organizations at ISI BALI, Wednesday (28 January), Vicon Room, Citta Kelangen Building, ISI BALI.
The Rector of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI BALI), Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, officially inaugurated the executive boards of 29 student organizations (Organisasi Kemahasiswaan/Ormawa) within ISI BALI for the 2026 term. The inauguration ceremony was held on Wednesday (28 January) in the Vicon Room, Citta Kelangen Building, ISI BALI.
At the institute level, the inaugurated student leaders included the Chairperson of the Student Representative Council (Dewan Perwakilan Mahasiswa/DPM) ISI BALI, Yasuke Yamamoto, a student of the Animation Study Program, accompanied by the Vice Chairperson, I Made Randhawa Senna from the Architecture Study Program. Also inaugurated were the President of the Student Executive Board (Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa/BEM) ISI BALI, Muhammad Duroris Shohab, a student of the Fine Arts Study Program, together with the Vice President, Rais Zain Syafar from the Architecture Study Program.
The inauguration also encompassed the executive boards of faculty-level DPM and BEM, the Student Associations of Study Programs (Himpunan Mahasiswa Program Studi/HMPS), as well as the Student Activity Units (Unit Kegiatan Mahasiswa/UKM) within ISI BALI, as part of efforts to strengthen sustainable governance of student organizations.
In his address, the Rector of ISI BALI, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, emphasized the importance of synergy and goodwill in managing student organizations. He encouraged all ISI BALI students to share a common spirit in utilizing the institutional platforms and various spaces for expression provided by the university. According to him, these spaces should be enlivened through continuous creative activities that generate positive impact.
Furthermore, Prof. Kun Adnyana underscored that ISI BALI students are expected to consistently engage and synergize with the community. Active student involvement in research activities and community service in collaboration with faculty members is regarded as essential, both as an expression of academic responsibility and as a tangible contribution of an arts higher education institution to the social and cultural environment.
Photo: Inauguration of the Executive Boards of Student Organizations at ISI BALI, Wednesday (28 January), Vicon Room, Citta Kelangen Building, ISI BALI.
The Chair of the Inauguration Committee, who also served as the Chairperson of the ISI BALI Student Representative Council for the 2025 term, Kadek Ongky Dwi Dhavinci, stated in his report that through this inauguration, the organizational relay of student leadership has officially been continued by the newly appointed boards. “This moment also marks a historic milestone, as it is the first time that the inauguration of student organizations has been held under the name of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali, signifying a new beginning of a long journey and renewed struggle to cultivate creative thinkers and visionary leaders through student organizations, in order to uphold the institution’s reputation on the global stage,” said the student of the Visual Communication Design Study Program.
Meanwhile, the President of BEM ISI BALI for the 2025 term, Kadek Eky Virji, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to all members of the 2025 student organization boards for their dedication and hard work. He expressed his hope that the 2026 Ormawa leadership would continue the relay of leadership with a strong sense of responsibility and deliver tangible contributions to society through various creative programs.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Rector of ISI BALI along with the Vice Rectors, the Deans and Vice Deans of the Faculty of Performing Arts (Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan/FSP) and the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (Fakultas Seni Rupa dan Desain/FSRD), as well as the Principal Advisors and Assistant Advisors of each student organization. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Denpasar, Bali – An atmosphere of enthusiasm filled the screening room as students of the Visual Communication Design (VCD) Study Program at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Bali presented their latest animated video works. These works represent the students’ creative explorations, combining technical proficiency with communicative concepts, resulting in visual presentations that are not only aesthetically engaging but also rich in social messages.
Photo: Group photo during the screening of animated videos by Visual Communication Design students.
The animated videos showcased a wide range of illustration styles and animation techniques, from expressive two-dimensional approaches to more dynamic three-dimensional experiments. Each work reflected the students’ individual creative identities while demonstrating their ability to construct clear and effective visual narratives. The audience—comprising lecturers, students from various disciplines, and stakeholders—expressed their appreciation for the students’ courage in addressing contemporary issues through the medium of animation.
This screening was not merely an exhibition of student works, but an integral part of the learning process embedded within the Animation Course of the VCD curriculum at ISI Bali. The production of these animated videos constituted a course assignment designed to develop students’ mastery of advertising concepts, visual storytelling, and technical production skills. As such, the activity functioned as an authentic learning platform, enabling students to test their competencies while receiving direct feedback from the audience.
The central theme explored in this series of animations was public service advertising. Students were challenged to convey important messages related to environmental awareness, health, traffic safety, and local cultural values. Through creative approaches, these messages were packaged into animations that are accessible, easy to understand, and emotionally engaging. This demonstrates that animation serves not only as a form of entertainment, but also as an effective medium for education and social campaigns.
Photo: One of the animation works by a Visual Communication Design student of ISI Bali.
The screening concluded with a discussion session involving students, lecturers, and audience members. This forum provided space for reflection on the role of animation as a communication medium that responds to societal needs. Students were encouraged to develop not only technical expertise, but also sensitivity to the social issues emerging in their surroundings.
Through the successful implementation of this screening, ISI Bali reaffirmed its commitment to producing visual communication designers who are creative, critical, and ethical. The students’ animated works stand not only as evidence of academic achievement, but also as tangible contributions to fostering social awareness through visual media.
Photo: Fashion Show “Diversity of Indonesia #9,” part of the dissemination of final projects under the ISI Bali Berdampak Program for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held at Citta Kelangan Building, 3rd Floor, ISI Bali, Saturday (24/1).
The Fashion Design Study Program, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Bali, organized the Fashion Show “Diversity of Indonesia #9.” The event was conducted as part of the dissemination of students’ final projects within the ISI Bali Berdampak Program for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, and took place at the Citta Kelangan Building, 3rd Floor, ISI Bali.
The opening of the fashion show on Saturday evening (24/1) was attended by hundreds of invited guests, including the Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, along with members of the ISI Bali leadership, a member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) from Bali, Dr. I Gusti Ngurah Arya Wedakarna, lecturers, and administrative staff of ISI Bali. Representatives of ISI Bali’s impact partners, parents or guardians of students, and other invited guests were also in attendance.
Photo: Fashion Show “Diversity of Indonesia #9,” the dissemination of final projects under the ISI Bali Berdampak Program for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year, held at the Citta Kelangan Building, 3rd Floor, ISI Bali, Saturday (24/1).
The Chair of the Fashion Show Organizing Committee, Grace Febbythadewi Simbang, reported that a total of 213 fashion works created by 71 students were presented in the final project dissemination of the ISI Bali Berdampak Program entitled “Diversity of Indonesia #9.” Each student produced three fashion works, consisting of ready-to-wear, ready-to-wear deluxe, and semi-couture collections.
For the first time since 2016, the fashion show was held over two days, on Saturday (24/1) and Sunday (25/1). On the first day, 108 outfits by 36 students were showcased, followed by 105 outfits by 35 students on the second day.
The dissemination process of the final projects underwent a series of lengthy and structured stages, beginning with proposal submission and design selection, followed by supervision and evaluation in collaboration with academic advisors, supported by partners from the Business and Industrial Sector (DUDI). During the creation process, students also conducted in-depth research on Indonesia’s cultural wealth, including explorations of traditional architecture, Nusantara flora and fauna, and local wisdom values as sources of design inspiration. The final stage of the process included professional photo sessions of the works and the fashion show presentation.
Grace expressed her sincere gratitude to all parties who supported the event. “I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to the leadership of ISI Bali, the lecturers, DUDI partners who provided guidance, performers, alumni, and all supporting contributors. Without their support, this event would not have been possible,” stated the seventh-semester student of the Fashion Design Study Program.
The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, commended the dedication and hard work of the students in organizing the final project dissemination for the Odd Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year. He emphasized that fashion shows constitute a central pillar in fashion design education and practice, as they serve as a platform for the actualization of ideas, creativity, and student professionalism. According to him, this activity reflects the quality and potential of a promising generation of Indonesian fashion designers nurtured within the academic environment of ISI Bali. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
The Performing Arts Education Study Program (PSP), Faculty of Performing Arts, Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Bali, participated in an Arts Education Seminar entitled “Nusantara Performing Arts as a Medium for Multicultural Literacy in Arts Education,” organized by Universitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia on Saturday, 24 January 2026. The seminar was held at the Ksirarnawa Building, Art Centre Denpasar, and was attended by students, lecturers, and academics from three higher education institutions: Universitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia, Institut Seni Indonesia Bali, and Universitas Hindu Indonesia.
The participation of the PSP Study Program of ISI Bali in this seminar reflects the institution’s commitment to strengthening academic understanding of Nusantara performing arts as a vital component of multicultural literacy within arts education. The seminar served as a strategic forum to discuss the role of drama, dance, and music in fostering national awareness, cultural diversity, and character formation through arts education.
Through this activity, lecturers and students were provided with an academic platform to engage in scholarly discussions and exchange ideas concerning conceptual approaches, learning methodologies, and pedagogical practices in performing arts education that are contextual and responsive to Indonesia’s socio-cultural dynamics. Nusantara performing arts were viewed not merely as aesthetic expressions, but also as sources of knowledge, values, and cultural identity.
In addition to enhancing academic insight, the seminar functioned as a means of strengthening networks and collaboration among academics and arts practitioners. Cross-institutional interactions are expected to encourage synergy in the development of education, research, and community engagement in the field of performing arts.
PSP students as seminar presenters. Documentation: Aditya Putra Nugraha, 2026.
In addition to the academic seminar, the activity also included the signing of a Cooperation Agreement and an Implementation Arrangement between the Faculty of Language and Arts, Universitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia, and the Faculty of Performing Arts, Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Bali, as well as between the Drama, Dance, and Music Arts Education Study Program and the Performing Arts Education Study Program. This collaboration aims to support the Kampus Berdampak program by jointly implementing academic initiatives through the collaborative utilization of resources owned by each study program and higher education institution.
The signing of the Cooperation Agreement (PKS) and Implementation Arrangement (IA) by the Dean of the Faculty of Performing Arts, the Dean of the Faculty of Language and Arts, the Coordinator of the Performing Arts Education Study Program, and the Head of the Drama, Dance, and Music Arts Education Study Program. Documentation: PSP, 2026.
The participation of the Performing Arts Education Study Program of ISI Bali in this activity is aligned with the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education and the vision of ISI Bali as a center for the development and preservation of Nusantara arts and culture. This activity is expected to make a positive contribution to enhancing the quality of arts education grounded in cultural values and multiculturalism.
Group photo with the Head of the Drama, Dance, and Music Arts Education Study Program, the Coordinator of the Performing Arts Education Study Program (PSP), PSP lecturers, and PSP students. Documentation: Hartini, 2026.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali) once again आयोजित the Academic Potential Test (TPA) for prospective new students of the Graduate Programs, including the Master’s and Doctoral Programs (S2/S3), for the Even Semester of the 2025/2026 Academic Year. The Academic Potential Test is a mandatory requirement that must be undertaken by all applicants to the Graduate Programs at ISI Bali.
The purpose of administering the Academic Potential Test is to assess applicants’ intellectual readiness as well as their logical, analytical, verbal, and numerical reasoning abilities in accordance with the demands of graduate-level education. In addition, the test supports the Graduate Programs of ISI Bali in the selection process by ensuring that prospective students possess the potential to successfully complete advanced studies and further develop their academic capacities. The results of the Academic Potential Test also serve as a determining indicator in the admission decision for candidates seeking to pursue graduate studies at ISI Bali.
The Academic Potential Test was conducted on Monday, 19 January 2026, online via the Zoom application, from 09:00 to 11:00 WITA. A total of 49 participants took part in the test, consisting of 15 candidates for the Doctoral Program (S3) and 23 candidates for the Master’s Program (S2). The test procedure began with prospective students joining the designated Zoom meeting, followed by the delivery of technical guidelines for the test implementation by the UPA TIK ISI Bali (Academic Support Unit for Information and Communication Technology).
Participants were required to keep their video cameras activated throughout the test and to complete the test independently. Recording or photographing the test questions was strictly prohibited. Participants who had completed all test materials were allowed to leave the Zoom meeting after ensuring that their answers had been successfully submitted. The TPA score records were sent to each participant via email. Participants who were declared successful received a certificate issued by the Institute for Quality Assurance and Learning Development of ISI Bali.
Screenshot of the Academic Potential Test conducted on Monday, 19 January 2026
