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Percakapan Perahu

(Tales of the Boat)

a multisensory work by Jan Stanlav in collaboration with Opus 1 foundation. Jan Stanlav is the award-winning artist of the Open CALL 2024 on the theme of Unity organized by Opus 1 Foundation.

Percakapan Perahu

(Tales of the Boat)

A multi-sensory work by Indonesian artist, Jan Stanlav , in collaboration with Opus 1 Foundation
under its “Open Call 2024” program.

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exhibition: on stage

Discover Percakapan Perahu virtually via livestream here or visit us to experience the work live in Bali.

“Unity is our global issue today.
By immersing audiences in the culture of Austronesian seafaring tribe, we can revisit our roots, rediscover modern society, reconnect with nature and remember what it means to be human.” — Jan Stanlav

PERCAKAPAN PERAHU

Exhibition: (a.k.a Tales of The Boat)

Jan invokes the sea as a powerful metaphor for unity, representing both a global connector and the lifeblood of Indonesia as an archipelagic nation. The sea’s boundless spirit mirrors the enduring human migrations that shaped Southeast Asia, weaving cultures and histories together. To return to the sea is to revisit this shared past, offering a profound point of reflection on the essence of unity and interconnectedness.

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ARTIST TALK & EXHIBITION TOUR

Meet & talk with the artist while touring the exhibition.

every day

08.00

AM

Date

18-27 Nov 2024

OPENING & DISCUSSION

on Maritime Culture & The Birth of Cosmopolitanism in Southeast Asia: 18 November 2024

Open for Public Every Day 24 Hours

The STORIES

“The Austronesian language family, originating in Taiwan, spans nearly one-third of the globe, from Madagascar to the islands of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, reaching as far as Indonesia, New Zealand, and Hawaii. The Austronesian people, often referred to as “sea people” for their remarkable seafaring abilities, navigated vast oceans and settled in some of the most remote regions of the world.

Percakapan Perahu draws inspiration from the Austronesians — our ancestors — whose migrations across the
ocean serve as a powerful reminder of our shared history. The sea, a unifying force, is especially significant for
Indonesia, an archipelago whose identity is deeply intertwined with the waters that connect its islands. In line with Opus 1 Foundation’s Open Call 2024 theme, Unity, we aim to inspire and remind people that we are bound together by the sea.”

A boat serves as a metaphor for the interconnectedness of humanity across the world.

Click to listen to modern-day Austronesian indigenous tribes sharing tales in their colorful and unique native  dialects.

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