Niskala: Forms of the Unseen

Niskala : Forms of the Unseen

An homage to Bali’s vibrant spirituality and mystique, the “Niskala: Forms of the Unseen” collection was created by French designer Pierre Charrié as output of the 2023 Artist Designer In Residence (ADIR) program initiated by CushCush Gallery in Bali. Niskala takes us on a journey to a mysterious world where mythical creatures seem to incarnate into beautifully handcrafted objects and furniture of collectible design. Conceived as a triptyque in which each object highlights a different Balinese know-how and local material, the collection unfolds like a story in three chapters, introducing different characters. In a vibrant play of contrasts, the collection showcases the versatility of Balinese craftsmanship through the prism of contemporary design.

  • Produced by: CushCush Gallery
  • Directed by: Syafiudin Vifick
  • Editor: Luthfi Muhammad
  • Sound & Music: Putu Dedy Pradiska
  • Camera Operator: Syafiudin Vifick, Jindee Chua
  • Transcript: Sherrie Chua Shi Hui
  • Translator: Hélène Ouvrard
  • Behind The Scene : Felixrio Prabowo

Niskala Collection Teaser #1

Niskala Collection Teaser #2

Niskala Collection Teaser #3

On Site Project : Bongkasa

On site project : Bongkasa

A submission for Sasikirana Dance Camp 2016

Site specific project involving:

  • Coreographer : Adhika Annisa (Ninus)
  • Dancer : Adhika Annisa (Ninus)
  • Architect: Andika Japa Wibisana
  • Videographer: Syafiudin Vifick
  • Editor: Bona Traxvideo

Thanks to Pak Koming

Fragments: Impressions of Bali

Fragments: Impressions of Bali

ADIR 2022 (Artist Designer in Residence) – French Design Meets Balinese Craft

This video is published in conjunction with the “Fragments: Impressions of Bali” exhibition by Marta Bakowski and CushCush Gallery at les Ateliers de Paris from 7th to 29th September 2023, held during Paris Design Week The collection was developed as part of the ADIR 2022 (Artist Designer In Residence) programme, 14th August to 18th September 2022. The ADIR program aims at bringing together contemporary French design and the uniqueness and richness of traditional Balinese crafts. As part of this program we invited French designer, Marta Bakowski, to immerse herself in the rich culture of Bali for a month, exploring unique crafts and learning traditional techniques, in direct dialogue with local artisans.

 

ADIR 2022 credits:

  • Program Manager: Suriawati Qiu
  • Creative Director: Jindee Chua
  • Program Coordinator and Communication: Hélène Ouvrard
  • Assistant to ADIR program: Sherrie Chua Shi Hui
  • Assistant Coordinator and Communication: Dewa Ayu Dyah Surya Dewi & Ni Putu Padma Krishna Narayan
  • Assistant to Designer in Residence: Ester Carla Reredy
  • Translation: Hélène Ouvrard, Ni Putu Padma Krishna Narayan, Dewa Ayu Dyah Surya Dewi, Sherrie Chua Shi Hui
  • Graphic Design: Putu Dedy Pradiska
  • Documentation team leader and mentor: Syafiudin Vifick
  • Photography: Syafiudin Vifick, Elizabeth Marietta, Dewa Putu Yuda Wijaya, Putu Dedy Pradiska, Jindee Chua, Sherrie Chua Shi Hui
  • Exhibition Organizer: CushCush Gallery
  • Exhibition Set Designer: Lingga Hadriani Wasito and Verra Musriana
  • Exhibition Set Up: CushCush (Bali), IFI Yogyakarta team (Yogyakarta), IFI Bandung team (Bandung), IFI Jakarta team (Jakarta)
  • Booklet Editor: Hélène Ouvrard

Video credits:

  • Produced by: CushCush Gallery
  • Directed by: Syafiudin Vifick
  • Editor: Luthfi Muhammad
  • Sound & Music: Putu Dedy Pradiska
  • Camera Operator: Syafiudin Vifick, Putu Dedy Pradiska
  • Transcript: Sherrie Chua Shi Hui
  • Translator: Hélène Ouvrard
  • Subtitle: Dewa Ayu Dyah Surya Dewi, Ni Putu Padma Krishna Narayan

Copyright @2022 CushCush Gallery. All rights reserved. No part of this video may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including copying, recording or any other information storage and retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from the producer.

Photo Documentation : ADIR 2022 

Download Booklet : Booklet ADIR 2022

Padoa

Padoa, tarian syukur orang Sabu. Setelah seharian shooting di Desa Adat Namata, hari ketiga di Pulau Sabu ditutup dengan mengikuti Padoa, tarian adat sebagai ungkapan rasa syukur atas hasil panen yang melimpah. Syair yang dilantunkan oleh Mone Pejo (pemimpin tarian) berisi puja dan puji kepada Sang Pencipta Alam Semesta dan Para Leluhur yang telah memberikan kesuburan, kemakmuran serta kelimpahan sehingga mereka telah panen hasil tanamannya, baik kacang hijau, jagung, sorgum serta padi. Tarian Padoa ditarikan dengan bentuk formasi melingkar dan saling bergandeng tangan antara satu penari dengan penari lainnya, sehingga sering disebut sebagai simbol kebersamaan dan persahabatan. Yang menjadi inti dalam tarian tersebut adalah gerakan kaki menghentak sebagai musik pengiring yang mengikuti lantunan syair-syair oleh Mone Pejo. Kaki-kaki mereka dipasang seperti ketupat besar yang dibuat dari daun lontar, diisi dengan kacang hijau dan beras. Tarian Padoa ini diadakan semalaman di belakang Gereja Immanuel, Raedewa, Sabu Barat. 17 April 2023.

Malam itu, semua orang berbahagia…

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