Installation view: Ari Bayuaji: The Act of Meditation,
Embassy of Canada,
Prince Takamado Gallery (Tokyo), 2025
Ari Bayuaji From the Project Weaving the Ocean
Long-term Exhibition Program / Installation
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9/26(Fri) 18:30–22:00
9/27(Sat) 13:00–22:00
9/28(sun) 13:00–20:00
9/29(Mon) - 10/5(Sun) 9:00–20:00
Roppongi Hills Hollywood Beauty Plaza 1st Floor and 2nd Floor
Free
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Originally trained as a civil engineer in Indonesia, Ari Bayuaji later moved to Montreal, Canada to pursue studying fine art. In 2020, during COVID-19 travel/movement restrictions, he launched the community-based art project Weaving the Ocean after discovering mangrove roots along Bali’s coastline entangled with masses of plastic rope. Collaborating with traditional craft weavers, the project upcycles discarded fishing ropes and nets into vibrant nylon threads, transforming them into delicate, beautiful textiles. This initiative has evolved into a sustainable source of income and education for the community. Here, we present Bayuaji’s diverse expressions where nature, tradition, and sustainability intersect.
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Artist
Ari Bayuaji
Born 1975 in Mojokerto, East Java (Indonesia), currently based in Bali and Montreal. Bayuaji is best known for his installations that skillfully incorporate the use of ready-made and found objects collected from various parts of the world, as well as his unique approach addressing not just local, cultural narratives and historical memory, but modern topics and pressing issues such as environmental concerns. In addition to his solo exhibitions, he has been actively participating in large-scale international exhibitions in recent years such as the Bangkok Art Biennale (2024).
