The Wayang Wong Association of the Puppetry Arts Study Program, Faculty of Performing Arts (FSP), Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali), conducted a community service program by presenting a sesolahan tabuh and Wayang Wong dance performance in conjunction with the ceremonies of Padudusan Alit, Mupuk Padagingan, Tawur Balik Sumpah, and Ngresigana at Pura Alas Arum, Banjar Lodsema, Mawang Traditional Village, Ubud District, Gianyar Regency, Bali. The program involved lecturers, currently enrolled students, and alumni of the Puppetry Arts Study Program, as well as several educational staff members and lecturers from the Faculty of Performing Arts.
The activity was held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Central Indonesian Time (WITA) and continuing until its completion. This community service initiative was organized in response to a formal request from the temple committee, which invited ISI Bali to contribute through ayah-ayahan, a form of customary service and communal obligation within Balinese Hindu society. The request was subsequently referred directly to the Faculty of Performing Arts for implementation.
Prior to the event, the designated participants were assembled and undertook intensive rehearsals over several days to ensure the highest possible quality of performance. This preparation was intended not only to support the successful execution of the ceremonial performance but also to enhance the reputation of ISI Bali within the local community.
Similar community service activities have previously been conducted on the ISI Bali campus to support the annual temple anniversary ceremony (piodalan) at Pura Padma Nareswara, ISI Bali. Comparable performances have also been presented on several occasions in traditional villages across Bali.
Through this initiative, the program is expected to serve as a platform for learning, research, community empowerment, and the revitalization of Wayang Wong as a traditional performing art in Bali. Furthermore, the activity represents an effort to strengthen the relationship between higher arts education institutions and local communities while supporting the preservation and continued development of Bali’s cultural heritage.
Photo caption: The BURU–JIWA–BUMI art exhibition, entitled Bali–Seoul on Dialogue, at Nata-Citta Arts Space (N-CAS), Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali), Friday, 16 October 2026.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali), in collaboration with the Korea–Indonesia Center (KIC), presents the visual arts exhibition BURU–JIWA–BUMI as part of the sixth Bali Padma Bhuwana International Festival. The exhibition is featured in the Bali-Bhuwana Rupa #2 programme, entitled Bali–Seoul on Dialogue. It was officially opened by Anak Agung Gde Rai, founder of the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), on Friday, 16 October, at Nata-Citta Arts Space (N-CAS), ISI Bali.
The exhibition brings together four artists from Bali and South Korea through ceramics, photography, earthenware, and painting, exploring the relationships between human beings, inner experience, and nature. The participating artists are Prof. Wayan Kun Adnyana, Young Choi, I Ketut Muka Pendet, and Hyonsun Kim. Curated by Prof. Koh Young Hun and Warih Wisatsana, the exhibition transforms differences in cultural backgrounds and artistic media into a space for intercultural dialogue.
In his welcoming remarks as the host representative, the Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation of ISI Bali, Prof. Dr. Komang Sudirga, stated that the exhibition also reflects the close and sustained relationship between ISI Bali and South Korea. This collaboration has been realised through various academic and artistic initiatives that bring together the communities of both countries.
Photo caption: The BURU–JIWA–BUMI art exhibition, entitled Bali–Seoul on Dialogue, at Nata-Citta Arts Space (N-CAS), ISI Bali, Friday, 16 October 2026.
In 2025, ISI Bali collaborated with KIC, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), and the Korea Association of Malay-Indonesian Studies (KAMIS) to organise the fifth Bali-Bhuwana Waskita International Seminar, entitled Pram–Bhuwana–Prana (Pramoedya–World–Paradigm). The event commemorated the centenary of the birth of Indonesian literary figure Pramoedya Ananta Toer.
Beyond academic collaboration, ISI Bali has also regularly featured works by South Korean photographers in various exhibitions, including Bali-Bhuwana Rupa and Bali-Global Art Maps (B-GAME), organised as part of the Bali-Global Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD).
According to Komang Sudirga, these collaborations demonstrate that art and culture can serve as bridges between communities while fostering mutual understanding. Through BURU–JIWA–BUMI, this relationship is further strengthened by creating a shared space for artistic encounters and cross-cultural exchanges of ideas.
Curator Warih Wisatsana explained that BURU–JIWA–BUMI originates from the conception of artistic creation as a journey of searching and self-discovery. Buru represents the courage to explore new possibilities; Jiwa embodies the experiences that shape one’s character and artistic language; while Bumi signifies both the source and the living environment in which experiences take root.
This conceptual framework also intersects with the Japanese aesthetic philosophy of wabi-sabi, which recognises beauty in imperfection, irregularity, and impermanence. From this perspective, artworks are regarded not merely as visual objects but also as spaces for contemplation on life and the relationship between human beings and nature.
Photo caption: The BURU–JIWA–BUMI art exhibition, entitled Bali–Seoul on Dialogue, at Nata-Citta Arts Space (N-CAS), ISI Bali, Friday, 16 October 2026.
Each artist presents a distinctive artistic approach. Hyonsun Kim explores clay through expressive ceramic forms. Young Choi works with light, shadow, and spatial relationships in photography to offer new perspectives on ceramic objects. Meanwhile, I Ketut Muka Pendet explores the spiritual and cultural significance of the kumba, a vessel used to hold sacred water in Balinese tradition, through his earthenware works.
Wayan Kun Adnyana, in turn, explores abstraction through layers of colour, brushstrokes, and textures that embody traces of experience and the passage of time. His works demonstrate the development of a visual language that goes beyond depicting reality, instead reinterpreting experience through artistic freedom.
Through the convergence of these four artistic approaches, BURU–JIWA–BUMI does not seek to homogenise differences. Rather, it creates a space in which diverse perspectives can coexist and enrich interpretations of nature, tradition, and life. The exhibition also serves as a platform for the exchange of artistic ideas between Bali and Seoul, using the language of art to transcend the boundaries of artistic media and cultural backgrounds.
Photo caption: Rector of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali), Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, receives the 2026 Global Arts Award from the Korea–Indonesia Center (KIC) at the courtyard of Nata-Citta Art Space (N-CAS), ISI Bali, on Friday, 16 October 2026.
The Rector of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI Bali), Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, has received the 2026 Global Arts Award from the Korea–Indonesia Center (KIC). The award was presented by KIC Director, Prof. Dr. Koh Young Hun, at the courtyard of Nata-Citta Art Space (N-CAS), ISI Bali, on Friday, 16 October 2026.
The award was also conferred upon Anak Agung Gde Rai, founder of the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) in Ubud, and Prof. Dr. Young Choi, a Korean academic and photographer. The awards ceremony took place during the opening of the international exhibition Bali-Bhuwana Rupa #2, entitled Buru-Jiwa-Bumi, as part of the sixth Bali Padma Bhuwana Festival.
The exhibition features works by four artists: Prof. Kun Adnyana, who presents his painting Blue Period; Prof. Young Choi, who exhibits still-life photography; Prof. Ketut Muka Pendet, who showcases ceramic and earthenware works; and South Korean artist Hyonsun Kim, who contributes ceramic artworks.
The Global Arts Award is dedicated to prominent figures in the arts and culture who have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing artistic and cultural development while contributing to the strengthening of relations between Indonesia and South Korea. The three recipients—Prof. Young Choi, Anak Agung Gde Rai, and Prof. Kun Adnyana—were recognised for their outstanding expertise and proven contributions to the advancement of the arts, as well as their active efforts to foster creative collaboration and strengthen cultural synergies between Indonesia and South Korea.
Photo: ISI BALI Delegation at the Reception Celebrating the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, held from 6–9 October 2026 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI BALI) strengthened Indonesia’s cultural diplomacy in Southeast Asia through its participation in a series of events commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, held from 6 to 9 October 2026 in Hanoi, Vietnam. ISI BALI’s participation followed an invitation from the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Adam Mulawarman Tugio, as part of broader efforts to promote Indonesia’s rich artistic and cultural heritage on the international stage.
The ISI BALI delegation was led by Rector Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, accompanied by Vice Rector Dr. I Made Jodog and three students, namely Gede Dipta, Mitha Apsari, and Diah Nanta. In addition to attending the diplomatic reception, the delegation used the visit as an opportunity to expand institutional networks through discussions on potential cooperation with the Vietnam Academy of Dance (VAD) and the delivery of a Balinese dance workshop.
The meeting with VAD represented a strategic step towards establishing collaborative opportunities in education, the development of dance competencies, and cultural knowledge exchange between Indonesia and Vietnam. Through the Balinese dance workshop, ISI BALI also introduced the richness of Balinese dance traditions while providing participants with direct, experiential learning in the performing arts.
Photo: ISI BALI Delegation with Students of the Vietnam Academy of Dance (VAD), 6–9 October 2026, Hanoi, Vietnam.
VAD Director Dr. Nguyễn Thúy Nga welcomed the proposed collaboration. The partnership was considered an opportunity to enrich the learning experiences of VAD students, particularly by enhancing their proficiency in Indonesian dance, especially Balinese dance. The exchange of artistic knowledge and practices is expected to broaden students’ understanding of the distinctive characteristics, techniques, and cultural values embedded in Indonesian dance traditions.
On this occasion, ISI BALI Rector Prof. Dr. Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana also formally invited the Director and delegation of VAD to participate in the Bali-Global Axis of Arts and Design (B-GAAD), hosted by ISI BALI. The forum serves as a platform for partnership, dialogue, and cross-institutional collaboration among arts and design higher education institutions across the Asia-Pacific region.
Photo: Featured Performing Arts WorkTaru Pramana, EntitledWana-Jnana-Warsita, Presented at the Send-Off Ceremony for the ISI BALI FKI+ Delegation on Thursday (15 October) at Natya Mandala Building, ISI BALI
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI BALI) is preparing to participate in the 13th Indonesian Arts Festival (FKI+ XIII) 2026, which carries the theme “Art, Folklore, and Ecology.” Organized by the Indonesian Association of Arts Higher Education Institutions (BKS-PTSI), the festival will take place from 20 to 24 October 2026 at the ISI Padangpanjang campus in West Sumatra. The event will bring together nine arts higher education institutions from across Indonesia, spanning Aceh to Papua.
As part of the preparations for the festival, the send-off ceremony for the ISI BALI FKI+ delegation was held on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at the Natya Mandala Building, ISI BALI. The delegation was formally dispatched by the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs and Information Systems, Prof. Dr. AA Gde Bagus Udayana. This occasion reflected the institution’s support for the participation of its academic community in this national-level arts event.
In his report, the Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation and Head of the ISI BALI delegation, Prof. Dr. Komang Sudirga, stated that ISI BALI would send a delegation of 23 members representing a diverse range of artistic works and programs. These include visual arts exhibitions, performing arts presentations, film screenings, student competitions, master artist forums, international seminars, and workshops. Participation in the festival provides an opportunity for the ISI BALI academic community to showcase its artistic creativity while strengthening professional networks and collaboration among arts higher education institutions throughout Indonesia.
For the visual arts exhibition, ISI BALI has prepared ten featured works encompassing painting, photography, crafts, and digital art. In the field of performing arts, ISI BALI will present Taru Pramana, a performance entitled Wana-Jnana-Warsita, which explores nature as a source of knowledge. The performance is scheduled to take place at the Hoerijah Adam Proscenium on Friday, 23 October 2026, from 8:40 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB).
Outstanding student works from the Film and Television Production (PFTV) and Animation study programs will also be featured in the festival’s film screenings. In addition, ISI BALI students will participate in 12 competition categories, with representatives drawn from various study programs.
In the painting competition, ISI BALI will be represented by I Kadek Agus Aditya Pratama from the Fine Arts Study Program. Laetitia Gabriella from the Animation Study Program will compete in digital painting, while the fiction film competition will feature Kanaya Khumaira Aisya, I Dewa Putu Nova Andika Putra, I Komang Mahkota Rama Adinata, and Naufall Adithya Islami Pasya from the Film and Television Production Study Program.
Meanwhile, I Kadek Wantaro from the Interior Design Study Program will participate in the architectural sketching competition. In photography, ISI BALI will be represented by I Wayan Arwin Pratama from the Photography Study Program, while I Nyoman Jati Sumarsana from the Visual Communication Design (DKV) Study Program will compete in the poster category. Ni Made Suanditari from the Fashion Design Study Program will represent the institution in the fashion competition.
In music, Marcella Gracia Joana Tasya from the Music Study Program will participate in the solo singing competition. The contemporary music competition will feature Gentuh Gede Gandiwa and Ketut Yogi Wiriatama from the Karawitan Study Program. In contemporary dance, ISI BALI will be represented by Yemima Grace Susanto and Ni Made Dwi Novita Sawitri from the Dance Study Program.
Student participation will also extend to the monologue competition, represented by I Komang Arthana Anugrah from the Theatre Study Program, and the leather carving competition, in which Kadek Yosa Prayoga from the Crafts Study Program will compete.
Beyond the exhibitions, performances, film screenings, and competitions, ISI BALI will also feature Dr. I Made Sidia in the master artist forum. The delegation will further participate in international seminars and various workshops, providing opportunities for knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary engagement, and the advancement of artistic perspectives.
Photo: Beatbox Workshop with Mad Twinz at Natya Mandala Building, ISI BALI, Wednesday (October 7).
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts Bali (ISI BALI), in collaboration with the Badung Regency Tourism Office’s Creative Economy Committee and Beatland, organized a Beatbox Workshop at the Natya Mandala Building, ISI BALI, on Wednesday (October 7). The workshop featured Russian twin beatboxers Pavel Frolikov, known as Pash, and Evgeny Frolikov, known as Jayton, who perform as part of the beatboxing duo Mad Twinz.
The workshop was attended by dozens of ISI BALI students, particularly those from the Karawitan Study Program and the Music Study Program. The activity was conducted interactively, combining an introduction to basic beatboxing techniques, demonstrations, and hands-on practice with the participants.
Mad Twinz introduced beatboxing as a form of musical exploration that utilizes the human voice to produce various rhythmic elements and sounds. The students were not only invited to observe the techniques demonstrated but also to practice a range of beatboxing techniques directly under the guidance of Pash and Jayton.
The workshop became even more engaging when Mad Twinz collaborated with ISI BALI students to explore the combination of beatboxing with the traditional Balinese musical instrument Jegog. This experiment brought together the vocal and rhythmic characteristics of beatboxing with the distinctive bamboo timbre of the Jegog, creating a unique musical experience while opening up new possibilities for musical development and exploration.
Photo: Beatbox Workshop with Mad Twinz at Natya Mandala Building, ISI BALI, Wednesday (October 7).
Vice Dean for Student Affairs and Cooperation of the Faculty of Performing Arts at ISI BALI, Dr. I Kadek Widnyana, who opened the workshop, stated that the activity was expected to provide students with new experiences while encouraging them to further develop their creativity.
“Through this workshop, we hope that participants will not only gain knowledge and technical skills in beatboxing but also draw inspiration to continue creating and developing their potential,” he said.
He further noted that the workshop demonstrated the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders in developing a creative ecosystem. Collaboration among creative practitioners, educational institutions, communities, and government agencies provides a strategic platform for bringing together knowledge, experience, and new ideas.
“We also see this activity as an excellent example of collaboration among creative practitioners, educational institutions, communities, and government agencies. Such collaboration needs to be continuously developed to strengthen the creative economy ecosystem in Badung Regency and Bali more broadly,” he added.
For ISI BALI students, the presence of Mad Twinz provided an opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of techniques and musical approaches within beatboxing culture directly from professional practitioners. Meanwhile, the exploration of beatboxing with Jegog was one of the highlights of the workshop, demonstrating how traditional music can be brought into dialogue with contemporary forms of musical expression.
The interaction between the speakers and participants was dynamic and communicative. The students showed enthusiasm as they followed the demonstrations, practiced beatboxing techniques, and participated in the collaborative sessions. The workshop thus served not only as a platform for skills transfer but also as a space for experimentation and the discovery of new musical possibilities. (ISIBALI/Public Relations)
