SPACE 1 : NANI PUSPASARI

Exhibition dates. 10 - 22 Dec 2024
Opening Reception : Thursday 12 Dec 2024, 6:00 - 8.30pm

No Wi-Fi in This Paradise

No Wi-Fi in This Paradise is a whimsical ceramic wall and sculpture installation that blends pastel colours with kawaii-inspired pop art aesthetics. The work transports viewers to a dreamy, idyllic world where nature exists in its most charming and playful forms, untouched by the digital distractions of modern life. Through soft hues and cartoonish, surreal representations of natural elements, the installation invites contemplation of a simpler, more serene existence—one that doesn’t rely on constant connectivity. In this "paradise," the beauty of the natural world is celebrated in its purest, most joyful form, encouraging a moment of escape from the noise of the digital age.

Nani Puspasari, is a visual artist based in Naarm, Australia, whose practice spans installation, sculpture, digital illustration, painting, and ceramics. Rooted in storytelling, her work explores themes of childhood, identity, migration, and cultural hybridity, capturing emotions from innocence to sorrow. Drawing inspiration from Asian pop culture and Western design, she examines how cultural influences shape self-perception. Puspasari is a finalist for the 2024 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize and North Queensland Ceramic Awards, and was a finalist in the 2023 Muswellbrook Art Prize, Hornsby Art Prize, and TRAILS Sculpture Prize.

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