02/07/2026
Made Arsana’s (Made Arsana) artwork, transforms handcrafted cowhide into a quiet reflection on labour, economy, and resilience. Drawing from his direct experience working with leather, Arsana intricately carves twenty cowhide panels, embedding subtle symbols of currency and global brands within ornamental forms.
Installed with wood, light, and shadow, the work recalls the cultural legacy of Balinese Wayang while questioning the systems that shape production, opportunity, and the distribution of wealth.
Through the material’s own physical behaviour, its tendency to curl and resist permanence, the installation reveals the ongoing tension between tradition and industry, craftsmanship and mass production, and the enduring pursuit of equity.
"Langkah Kecil yang Bertahan #1–20"
2026
Cowhide, wood
Variable dimensions (20 pcs)
"Everything Is Doing Something"
by THE RACUN'S
Curated by Ar My
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