Plastik Kembali Catalog 2024 - Flipbook - Page 46
Berlindung
Artwork size: 235 x 58 x 7 cm
Materials: Recycled plastic, waste
textile, upcycled surfboard
“Berlindung” brings the concept of ‘protection’ to life inspired
by ceremonial shields created by the Asmat people of West
Papua. Traditionally, Asmat Shields give protection from both the
physical and spiritual powers of the enemy. They often represent
an ancestor; the ancestor›s spirit is believed to be present in
the shield and make the owner 昀椀erce, powerful and invincible.
For Lombok-based Plastik Kembali, this inspires a powerful
metaphor for protection when venturing out on the surf. Created
from recycled material on upcycled surfboards, the message
extends to open a conversation about protecting the surf itself
from the enemy of “plastic.”
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