Kadek Armika
Born 1979, Bali, Indonesia
Lives and works in Bali, Indonesia
Kadek Armika is a Bali-born architect and artist whose work reflects a unique integration of traditional Balinese kite-making techniques with modern sculptural forms. His background in architecture informs his artistic practice, allowing him to navigate the realms of engineering, aeronautics, and materials, creating works that engage with the principles of flight.
Armika’s artistic inquiries resonate with the notions of kinetic art exemplified by Marcel Duchamp, who referred to moving sculptures as “mobiles,” a term that signifies both motion and motive. In contrast, Jean Arp designated Alexander Calder’s stationary sculptures as “stabiles,” highlighting the distinction between dynamic and static forms. This interplay between stability and motion becomes central to Armika’s work.
His aerial sculptures are intricate creations that respond to the wind, not merely as artistic expressions but as embodiments of the spiritual connection between Earth and sky, a vital aspect of Balinese culture. Each kite designed by Armika is a distinctive form, often drawing inspiration from local mythology and the island’s natural beauty as well the beautification. The elaborate designs he employs require precision in aerodynamics and aesthetics, illustrating the complexity of balancing art with functionality.
Armika finds solace in flight, crafting kites and other airborne forms that float gracefully, challenging the confines of gravity. His body of work unites craftsmanship with technical expertise, bridging the gap between cultural heritage and contemporary practice.
Artwork
Curriculum Vitae
Education
1998-2002 Architecture Udayana University Extension Program
Selected Group Exhibitions
2025 Creative kite Festival Telangana Hyderabad, India IKF
2024 Ritme Cahaya, Masa Masa, Bali, Indonesia
2024 Ways of Dreaming, Art Subs, Surabaya, Indonesia
2024 Ripple: Dialogue in the Flux of Artistic Creation, Nonfrasa Gallery, Bali, Indonesia
2024 North Wind & South Wind Art Kite Exhibition, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Fukuoka, Jepang
2024 Repurposing: Paradise, Amandari, Bali, Indonesia
2024 PAGI / SORE, Studio Kalahan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2024 Trajectory Of Perception, Tonyraka Gallery
2023 Creative Kite Festival Telangana Hyderabad- India IKF
2023 Art kite exhibition & workshop at Chus chus Gallery – Bali
2023 Commission Art Work at Jumeirah resort Bali
2023 The Unique Art work kite bintulu Malaysia International Kite Festival Tamil Nandu India IKF
2023 Tamil Nandu – India IKF
2023 Commission Art Work at Private House Kapolda Bali, Ubud
2023 Art Kite Exhibition at Berck Surmer – France
2023 Wind Art area fotografi Venice – Italy
2023 Artevento – Finerella De Cervia – Italy
2023 Comission Art Work at special living room Kapolda Bali
2023 Satun – Thailand creatif kite exhibition
2022 Fine Art exhibition Himpunan Perupa Sanur at Gria Santrian Gallery
2022 Comission Art Work at international airport & VVIP airport Bali
2022 The Winer of Creatif kites, exhibition & kite festival Normandie Dieppe – France
2022 Art Kites with HERMES windows space, Pasific Place & Grand Hyatt Jakarta
2022 Drawing Exhibition, at Sudana Gallery Ubud Bali
2021 Fine Art Exhibition, at Bidadari gallery Ubud-Bali
2019 Taiwan International Kite Festival
2019 Exhibition Balinese Masters – Art Bali
2019 Sportorno & Rosa – Italy Exhibition & International Kite Festival – Satun, Thailand IKF
2019 Satun, Thailand IKF
2018 Taiwan IKF
2018 Saint Honore – Canada, IKF & Exhibition
2018 Dieppe – France IKF & exhibition
2018 Doha – Qatar IKF & exhibition
2018 Satun – Thailand IKF
2018 Singapore Exhibition & IKF
2018 Johor – Malaysia IKF (most beautifull & Uniq Kite)
2018 Telangana – India IKF & exhibition
2018 Kelantan IKF – Malaysia (the best creatif kite)
2017 Singapore IKF
2017 Malaysia IKF
2016 Malaysia IKF
2016 Dieppe – France IKF (coup de coeur CVCF 2016/creator terbaik 2016)
2016 Achievement Tafisa world sport for all games, Jakarta international kite festival
2015 Cervia Italy IKF
2015 Singapore IKF
2015 Malaysia IKF
2015 Art installation – Sprites Bali
2014 Klantan IKF Malaysia
2014 The Winer of Creatif Kite Dieppe – France IKF
2014 Thailand IKF
2014 Malaysia IKF (the best creatif kite)
2013 Art installation – Sprites Bali
2013 Singapore IKF
2013 Malaysia IKF
2012 Thailand JKF
2012 Dieppe-France IKF
2011 Malaysia IKF
2010 Singapore IKF
2010 The winer of creatif Kite, Dieppe-France IKF
2010 Malaysia IKF
2009 Malaysia IKF
2007 Jakarta IKF
2006 Malaysia IKF
2006 Explore Leafe Kites / Organic Kites
2005 Surabaya IKF
2004 Dieppe – France IKF
2003 Jakarta IKF (International Kite Festival)
2002 IKF Museum Layang – layang Indonesia – Jakarta
2001 Research Balinese Kite Assembling (knock down system)
2000 Runner Up Creatif Kite Competition at Bali Kite Festival
1998 Painting Exhibition, Gallery Segara Beach Restaurant Sanur
Selected Solo Exhibitions
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Kadek Armika is represented by Nonfrasa Gallery, Bali,Indonesia
