Percakapan Perahu (“Boat Tales”) is an immersive multi-sensory art installation by Indonesian artist, Jan Stanlav. Set against the backdrop of Bali’s sandy beaches, Percakapan Perahu invites audiences to revisit their roots, renew their connection to the Earth, and reflect on our past, present and future as a global community.

 

Through captivating visuals, evocative sounds, and interactive experiences, the two-week long exhibition offers a profound exploration of unity in the context of Austronesian culture. Visitors are transported into a world where the past and present converge, where the rhythms of the sea and the whispers of ancient tales & songs echo through its immersive spaces.

 

As visitors explore Percakapan Perahu, they are called to find old and new connections to a collective culture, community, and the natural world. Interactive activities, such as the Unity Net, provide a medium for visitors to share their own thoughts, beliefs and dreams, weaving together a textural tapestry of a common hope for a more unified society.

 

Percakapan Perahu is a testament to the power of art to transcend our differences and honor our shared humanity. It is a reminder that we are all connected by the threads of our past and the waves of possibility for our future.