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.
