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)
Photo: The second day of the Final Project Dissemination activities of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at Bencingah Nata-Cita Arts Space, ISI Bali, Wednesday (14 January).
As part of the second day of Vidya–Vastu–Virya, the Visual Exhibition continued alongside a series of activities organized by various Student Associations of Study Programs (HMP) within the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD), ISI Bali. The second day, Wednesday (14 January), was enlivened by the participation of the Student Associations of Fine Arts, Animation, Film and Television Production, and Fashion Design.
Among the highlights were a number of inspiring narratives shared by students. Representatives from the Student Associations of Fashion Design and Film and Television Production delivered Art Talks reflecting on their experiences, including discussions on creative processes, idea exploration, as well as the values of discipline and consistency cultivated through their respective fields of study.
The program also featured vocal and dance performances presented by several Fashion Design students. Anggun Kristipa, one of the participating students, shared that the event was particularly memorable. The combination of Anggun’s singing with the dances performed by her peers, Indah and Anggita, created a vibrant and emotionally engaging atmosphere. “Each performance complemented and reinforced the narrative that the world of fashion is closely intertwined with artistic expression, emotion, and the beauty of movement,” Anggun explained.
The Student Association of Fine Arts presented a live painting performance, accompanied by Art Talks featuring Final Project students as speakers. Made Chandra shared his work, which was based on his study of Wayang Kamasan painting, while Made Nova Moyo addressed pressing environmental issues that increasingly threaten global ecosystems, symbolized through the use of various materials and the bird of paradise (Cendrawasih). “In my experience, the campus becomes a negotiated laboratory—a place to question, to explore, and where prospective artists build networks by engaging with peers from diverse backgrounds, including alumni of SMSR,” Chandra noted.
Both speakers emphasized that opportunities offered through the ISI Bali Berdampak Internship and Independent Study programs are rare and invaluable, particularly for Moyo, who is determined to finance his own education. Internship placements were described as bridges to professional life beyond campus, while also fostering personal growth among students. “One word: ngelindeng—for art students, without ngelindeng there is no freedom, only stagnation. Build friendships and networks; it will work out,” Moyo advised.
From the Student Association of Animation, the program featured an acoustic music performance, as well as an Art Talk involving third-semester student Caleb Nikao Hutabarat and first-semester student Putu Bagus Mas. They discussed the growing interest in the Animation Study Program, driven by the expanding animation film industry in Indonesia. Early exposure to animated series such as Boboiboy and Upin & Ipin inspired their curiosity about animation production. “I thought, why not become one of the people behind the scenes who can translate imagination into cartoons or animation,” Bagus Mas shared.
Despite challenges related to time management and maintaining continuous communication throughout animation production processes—from pre-production to post-production—Caleb and Bagus Mas expressed confidence that the tasks and skills they are developing will prove valuable in the future. “My message is to keep improving yourself, don’t be overly affected by mood swings, continue creating, and strive to become someone who makes a positive impact in the future,” Caleb concluded.
Photo: ISI Bali’s participation in the 2025 Bali Dekranasda Fashion Week, Friday (4 December) at the Ksirarnawa Building, Bali Provincial Cultural Park.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali) took part in the 2025 Bali Dekranasda Fashion Week, held on Friday (4 December) at the Ksirarnawa Building, Bali Provincial Cultural Park. This prestigious event, organized by the Bali Provincial Government, represented a collaborative initiative between the Bali Regional National Crafts Council (Dekranasda Bali) and various regional agencies, including the Office of Industry and Trade, the Office of Agriculture and Food Security, and the Office of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises of Bali Province.
On this occasion, ISI Bali presented ten fashion works designed by students of the Fashion Design Study Program. The Coordinator of the Fashion Design Study Program, Dr. Tjok Istri Ratna CS, explained that all garments were collaboratively designed as part of a tailoring course, utilizing Balinese Endek textiles as the primary material. Notably, the models showcasing the garments were also ISI Bali students from various study programs.
Photo: ISI Bali’s participation in the 2025 Bali Dekranasda Fashion Week, Friday (4 December) at the Ksirarnawa Building, Bali Provincial Cultural Park.
The series of activities of the 2025 Bali Fashion Week was officially inaugurated by the Chairperson of the Bali Provincial Dekranasda, Mrs. Putri Koster, on Tuesday (2 December). In her opening remarks, she emphasized that Dekranasda’s role extends beyond quality control of creative works to include the promotion of human resource development in the fields of fashion and crafts. Through the fashion shows and exhibitions held, Balinese micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are expected to further strengthen product quality while fostering an entrepreneurial spirit.
The Daily Chair of the Bali Provincial Dekranasda, who also serves as the Head of the Bali Provincial Office of Industry and Trade, I Gusti Ngurah Wiryanata, stated that the event provides direct benefits for designers and MSME practitioners. Under the theme “Wastra Hitakara,” which signifies both beauty and utility, visitors were offered a one-stop shopping experience featuring jewelry, crafts, handicrafts, and ready-to-wear fashion created by local artisans.
The Rector of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Wayan “Kun” Adnyana, was also in attendance to witness the fashion show featuring student works and to express support for ISI Bali’s active participation in promoting creativity and innovation among the younger generation in the field of fashion design. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
Photo: Costumes worn by (from left to right) characters Galuh, Prabu, and Putri in the Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Jaba Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Sunday, (3/3).
The remarkable work of faculty members of the Fashion Design Study Program, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar-Bali added beauty to the Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Photo: Costume worn by the character Gerantang in the Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Jaba Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Sunday, (3/3).
All costumes worn by characters in the dance drama “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” are the work of one of the faculty members of the Fashion Design Study Program at ISI Denpasar, Dr. A.A.Ngr.Anom Mayun K.Tenaya, M.Si. The costumes, consisting of clothing and gelungan headpieces, were specially designed for the 11 characters of the dance drama. The characters include Cupak, Gerantang, Prabu, Putri, Galuh, Banasati, Tuadaya, Penasar, Wijil, Pan Bekung, and Men Bekung.
Dr. A.A.Ngr.Anom Mayun K.Tenaya, M.Si., explained that the costume making process began in January 2024 and was completed by the end of February 2024. These costumes are not only his own work but also involve collaboration with faculty members of the Visual Communication Design Study Program, namely Cokorda Alit Artawan, S.Sn., M.Sn. The collaboration between these two study programs has produced stunning costumes that enrich the visual aspect of the dance drama performance.
Dr. A.A.Ngr.Anom Mayun K.Tenaya, M.Si., explained that they started by conducting in-depth research on the characters and backgrounds of each character in the dance drama. After that, they designed costume concepts that reinforce the identity and personality of each character.
Next, the design team selected materials that matched the desired theme and aesthetics. They considered factors such as comfort for the dancers, durability, and the ability to express body movements freely.
Photo: Costumes worn by the characters Penasar and Wijil in the Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Jaba Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Sunday, (3/3).
Once the design and materials were decided, the manufacturing process began meticulously. From fabric cutting, hand stitching, to small details such as embellishments and accessories, everything was done with dedication. Collaboration between faculty members of the Fashion Design and Visual Communication Design Programs ensures that each costume not only reflects visual beauty but also conveys a strong narrative.
“The creative process of making costumes for ‘Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma’ has been an inspiring journey for us. We strive to create costumes that not only enhance visual appearance but also depict the character and profound meaning of each character in the dance drama,” said the faculty member born on March 1, 1968. (ISIDps/Humas-RT)
