GROUP EXHIBITION

Each of the four artists brought distinct yet complementary influences to their collective practice. Mokoh, disillusioned with the commercialisation of traditional Balinese art, found a renewed sense of purpose through a fateful encounter with Mondo. This meeting would lead to a creative exchange that would eventually draw in Murni, a Balinese transmigrant whose bold, visionary style has only recently garnered global recognition. The final member, Totol, embraced a true outsider aesthetic, finding his creative voice and a supportive community within this group, despite being largely dismissed by society.

Mondo has organised the exhibition into six thematic categories, offering the audience a deep, posthumous reflection on the artists’ collective body of works:

The Gift and Curse of Life: A meditation on life’s blessings and struggles, especially through Murni’s poignant exploration of maternity and personal trauma.

Echoes and Mirrors: Obsessions, Repetitions, and Duplications: A study of recurring themes and creative dialogues between the artists, particularly around identity and artistic fixation.

The Serpent: Myths and Traditions: An exploration of the symbolic power of the serpent, drawing from Balinese mythology and other cultural influences.

Digits and Digital: A reflection on the rise of digital technology and its impact on modern art and culture.

Power of the Kiss: Desire, Connection, and Beyond: An intimate look at the role of desire and connection in the artists’ works, ranging from the explicit to the philosophical.

The Biographical: 3, 2, 1, Action!: A celebration of Murni’s dynamic use of the term “Action” in her late works, embodying her defiance and creative autonomy.