Kei Imazu is a Japanese artist based in Bandung whose work blends traditional techniques and digital technology. Imazu has researched across multiple geographies to explore colonial legacies and environmental transformation in a new, refreshing narrative.
The Sea is Barely Wrinkled is the most recent exhibition by Kei Imazu, held at Museum MACAN until 5th October 2025. The exhibition showcases a non-linear time map that connects Indonesia’s colonial past with present ecological challenges and local mythology.
The title is an excerpt from the Italian writer Italo Calvino, in which a man attempts to observe a single wave, only to realize that it is connected to a larger current. Through her work, Imazu manifests this idea as a visual narrative that blurs the boundaries of historical interpretation.
Addressing current ecological challenges, Imizu highlights two mythological figures: Dewi Sri and Nyai Roro Kidul. Through the symbolism, audiences are urged to rethink the human and non-human relationship with nature.
Experience the visual journey of The Sea is Barely Wrinkled as it shows you a different perspective on humanity, history, nature, and time.