Connecting to Indonesia

A seminar for artists and curators

3pm  John Cruthers, Welcome and opening comments

After three decades as an adviser, collection curator and collector, John opened 16albermarle Project Space in mid 2019 to present contemporary southeast Asian art to Australian audiences.

3.10pm Emily Isabel Taylor, The Australia/Indonesia visual art relationship

Emily is an artist and gallery manager at 16albermarle Project Space.

 3.30pm  Malcolm Smith, A decade in Jogja

Sydney born Malcolm was a founding member of the KRACK! Printmaking studio, which offers facilities, a local network and a residency program. Malcolm will speak about starting KRACK, surviving as an artist in Indonesia and getting the most out of your time there as a visitor. 

  4.00pm   Leyla Stevens, Bali hai – residencies in Bali and elsewhere

Leyla is an Australian/Balinese artist and researcher who works predominantly within moving image and photography

4.20pm  John Cruthers, the Australia Indonesia Arts Forum 

This recently formed association aims to bring Australia and Indonesia closer together through the visual arts. Its activities include residencies, exhibitions and an annual art study tour to Indonesia.

  4.40pm  Q & A followed drinks

Leyla Stevens, "A Line in the Sea" (2019), 3 channel video, stereo sound, 9:45 minutes. Performers: Bonne Gea & Dhea Natasya. Camera Operators: Wayan Martino; Leyla Stevens. Camera Assistance: Medy Mahasena. Water camera operator: Paul Baker. Sound Design: Tim Bruniges. Editing: Leyla Stevens.

Malcom Smith Nothing is forever: 02 Many Hands 2020, screenprint on cotton Fabriano paper, 4/10, 66 x 50 cm