Nani Puspasari

I would love to invite you to 
⸻
The opening event of my solo exhibition Saturday 2 May 2026 | 2–4pm
at @counihangallery 
⸻ Would love love to catch up with everyone face to face. It’s been total over 6 months since I’ve been away from Australia, so I’m really excited to reconnect and see familiar and new faces. Hope to see you there! ⸻ THINGS I CARRIED QUIETLY
Solo Exhibition by Nani Puspasari Space 1, Counihan Gallery
233 Sydney Road, Brunswick (inside Brunswick Town Hall) 2 May – 19 July 2026
Opening hours: Wed–Sat 11am–5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm
Free entry ⸻ Getting there
• Tram 19 (Stop 21 – Dawson St/Sydney Rd)
• Jewell Station (Upfield line, 5 min walk)
• Bus 504, 506, 508, 509 nearby ⸻ This exhibition reflects on the quiet emotions of migration, cultural transition, and memories of places once called home. Through ceramics and paintings, I bring together fragments of childhood that are playful, tender, and slightly surreal. Hybrid fruits, altered objects, shy animals, and small figures gather like soft constellations, holding traces of belonging and displacement.
⸻ The exhibition also includes Objects Once Held, a participatory project where visitors are invited to draw or write about something meaningful to them, becoming part of a shared memory with the community. ⸻ Presented by @artsmerri_bek 
Alongside works by
@GrumpyEnoki 
@JoshHedeArt 
@JudyK__ . . . . . . #exhibition #nanipuspasari #artexhibition #ceramic #australianceramics

Airing on Sun, May 28th - 5pm - I will be sharing the stories behind my art on @abc_arts ABC Art Works Season 3, episode 12 .au/show/art-works Being an artist requires passion, dedication, and talent. But it's even harder for immigrant artists to establish themselves in a new country, even after 15 years of living here. One big challenge was understanding Australian art norms and cultural differences. Each country has its artistic heritage and preferences. My art style might not be immediately accepted by the local audience and art community. Being an immigrant artist trying to get recognized is emotionally challenging. There's a lot of rejection, often being ignored and little connection. Last week, something surreal happened. I was given an amazing opportunity to showcase my artwork on an Australian art TV program. It all started when a stranger, to whom I randomly shared my art struggles a year ago, invited me last week (thank you so much Lauren 🥰🙏). Through sharing my experiences, I hope to inspire and uplift other aspiring artists who face similar challenges, especially immigrants and people of colour. I firmly believe in supporting one another, regardless of our backgrounds. Let's GENUINELY be kind to each other. I want to express my gratitude to @abc_arts ABC's fantastic and lovely team. They were incredibly supportive and welcoming, easing my nervousness during my visit to the TV station yesterday. I truly admire their friendly work environment 🥰🙏 First photo by Lauren B . . . . . . . #art #abcartworks #artist #artists #arts #tv #instaart

Visit my current solo exhibition CHILDHOOD CHEEKS, GROWN-UP MADNESS by Nani Puspasari 21 Feb - 6 April 2024 Manningham Art Gallery 678 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108 Opening hour: Wed - Sat 11am - 4pm All artworks are available for purchase, and please find the online catalog link in bio. signani.com/art/childhood-cheeks Explore vibrant and cheeky artworks 🥰 Tag me in your photos, and share your deepest secrets in the public feelings box at the exhibition. I hope you enjoy the exhibition, and a heartfelt thank you for the generous support @manninghamcouncil 🌻❤️ . . . . . . . . #instaart #instaartist #ceramic #ceramicart #art #instaart #arts #painting #paintings #acrylicpainting #acrylic #artist #artists #artistoninstagram #supportartists #supportme #artexhibition #exhibition #soloexhibition #ceramic #ceramics #artinstallation #childhood #clayart #ceramicsculpture #melbourne #doncaster #manningham #australianceramic #australianceramics

✿ Currently on display 
Solo Exhibition by Nani Puspasari THINGS I CARRIED QUIETLY Space 1, Counihan Gallery 233 Sydney Road, Brunswick (inside Brunswick Town Hall) 2 May – 19 July 2026 . Opening hours: Wed–Sat 11am–5pm Sun 1pm–5pm Free entry . This exhibition reflects on the quiet emotions of migration, cultural transition, and memories of places once called home. Through ceramics and paintings, I bring together fragments of childhood that are playful, tender, and slightly surreal. Hybrid fruits, altered objects, shy animals, and small figures gather like soft constellations, holding traces of belonging and displacement. . The exhibition also includes Objects Once Held, a participatory project where visitors are invited to draw or write about something meaningful to them, becoming part of a shared memory with the community. @artsmerri_bek @merri_bekcitycouncil photos: @dotti_with_her_lens @_designani @faz.io . . . . . . #exhibition #nanipuspasari #artexhibition #ceramic #australianceramics

Island Girl Who Still Can’t Swim 2026 Installation, glazed ceramics, gold lustre, gold leaf, plexiglass, textile, mixed media 70x130x70cm . online catalogue via link in bio (Available to purchase) . ✿ Currently on display at Counihan Gallery as part of the solo exhibition THINGS I CARRIED QUIETLY (2 May – 19 July 2026) at @counihangallery . presented by @artsmerri_bek  @merri_bekcitycouncil . This exhibition reflects on the quiet emotions of migration, cultural transition, and memories of places once called home. Through ceramics and paintings, I bring together fragments of childhood that are playful, tender, and slightly surreal. Hybrid fruits, altered objects, shy animals, and small figures gather like soft constellations, holding traces of belonging and displacement. . The exhibition also includes Objects Once Held, a participatory project where visitors are invited to draw or write about something meaningful to them, becoming part of a shared memory with the community. . . . . . . #exhibition #nanipuspasari #artexhibition #ceramic #australianceramic

Island Girl Who Still Can’t Swim 2026 Installation, glazed ceramics, gold lustre, gold leaf, plexiglass, textile, mixed media 70x130x70cm . online catalogue via link in bio . ✿ Currently on display at Counihan Gallery as part of the solo exhibition THINGS I CARRIED QUIETLY (2 May – 19 July 2026) at @counihangallery . presented by @artsmerri_bek @merri_bekcitycouncil . This exhibition reflects on the quiet emotions of migration, cultural transition, and memories of places once called home. Through ceramics and paintings, I bring together fragments of childhood that are playful, tender, and slightly surreal. Hybrid fruits, altered objects, shy animals, and small figures gather like soft constellations, holding traces of belonging and displacement. . The exhibition also includes Objects Once Held, a participatory project where visitors are invited to draw or write about something meaningful to them, becoming part of a shared memory with the community. . . . . . . #exhibition #nanipuspasari #artexhibition #ceramic australianceramic

Tracking my work through its online presence
. Client: @sabisounds.au 
Visual identity, illustration, painting, artist-in-residence
. Visual identity project for Sabi Sounds, a music-focused café in Hawthorn. The project includes hand-painted signage, wall artworks, window graphics, and digital illustrations integrated throughout the space, including the vinyl collection area. The collaboration also extends into an artist-in-residence program, with a selection of ceramic works and illustrated merchandise available in-store. . Photo credits:
Thank you so much for sharing the photos! 
Really grateful 💛
1. Yanni Ran
2. The painting process video is in the previous Instagram post.
3. Self portrait by @mike_sundays 4. @broadsheet_melb hellopablodiaz 5. Satapon wiwattarangkul 6. @majinmelbourne 7. @chonggi.and.food 8. @_natashang 9. Yanni Ran 10. @vinnguyn 11. Tash atkins 12. @_designani 13. @millarichardson 14. Yanni Ran 15. Satapon wiwattarangkul 16. @andreafourteen 17. @sabisoundsau . . . . . . . . #sabisounds #nanipuspasari #artist #illustration #creative

The painting process behind the visual identity for @sabisounds.au 💛 . Together with long time collaborator @brandworksau , Mike and Eleena trusted me to create the visual identity for their music cafe in Hawthorn. Made with freedom through hand-painted gestures; from signage, wall art, and window graphics to digital illustrations and branding. They host many cool events, so there’s always something happening. . I’m also their first artist-in-residence. You can find my works there too ; pillowcases, ceramic cakes, and small sculptures. Head to their online website to purchase my works. https://www.sabisounds.co/store . Sabi Sounds 717 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122 Wed–Sat: 7:30am – 10:30pm Sun–Tues: 7:30am – 6pm . . . . . . #artist #nanipuspasari #sabisounds #art #painting

Still buzzing from yesterday! Thank you so much for coming to the opening, it was so special to see you all. The exhibition is open until 19 July. Online catalogue link in bio 💛 . THINGS I CARRIED QUIETLY
Solo Exhibition by Nani Puspasari Space 1, Counihan Gallery
233 Sydney Road, Brunswick (inside Brunswick Town Hall) 2 May – 19 July 2026 .
Opening hours: Wed–Sat 11am–5pm, Sun 1pm–5pm
Free entry . Getting there
• Tram 19 (Stop 21 – Dawson St/Sydney Rd)
• Jewell Station (Upfield line, 5 min walk)
• Bus 504, 506, 508, 509 nearby . This exhibition reflects on the quiet emotions of migration, cultural transition, and memories of places once called home. Through ceramics and paintings, I bring together fragments of childhood that are playful, tender, and slightly surreal. Hybrid fruits, altered objects, shy animals, and small figures gather like soft constellations, holding traces of belonging and displacement.
. The exhibition also includes Objects Once Held, a participatory project where visitors are invited to draw or write about something meaningful to them, becoming part of a shared memory with the community. . Presented by @artsmerri_bek @merri_bekcitycouncil Photos by @dotti_with_her_lens . . . . . . #exhibition #nanipuspasari #artexhibition #ceramic #australianceramics

Platter of Unfamiliar Familiar, 2026 Glazed ceramics, gold lustre, gold leaf, pearl, glass 10 x 26 x 26cm online catalogue via link in bio Making process video on previous post . Opening event#Sat 2 May (2-4pm) . ✿ Currently on display at Counihan Gallery as part of the solo exhibition THINGS I CARRIED QUIETLY (2 May – 19 July 2026) at @counihangallery . presented by @artsmerri_bek @merri_bekcitycouncil . This exhibition reflects on the quiet emotions of migration, cultural transition, and memories of places once called home. Through ceramics and paintings, I bring together fragments of childhood that are playful, tender, and slightly surreal. Hybrid fruits, altered objects, shy animals, and small figures gather like soft constellations, holding traces of belonging and displacement. . The exhibition also includes Objects Once Held, a participatory project where visitors are invited to draw or write about something meaningful to them, becoming part of a shared memory with the community. . . . . . . #exhibition #nanipuspasari #artexhibition #ceramic australianceramic

Platter of Unfamiliar Familiar, 2026 Glazed ceramics, gold lustre, gold leaf, pearl, glass 10 x 26 x 26cm online catalogue via link in bio . Opening event#Sat 2 May (2-4pm) . ✿ Currently on display at Counihan Gallery as part of the solo exhibition THINGS I CARRIED QUIETLY (2 May – 19 July 2026) at @counihangallery . presented by @artsmerri_bek @merri_bekcitycouncil . This exhibition reflects on the quiet emotions of migration, cultural transition, and memories of places once called home. Through ceramics and paintings, I bring together fragments of childhood that are playful, tender, and slightly surreal. Hybrid fruits, altered objects, shy animals, and small figures gather like soft constellations, holding traces of belonging and displacement. . The exhibition also includes Objects Once Held, a participatory project where visitors are invited to draw or write about something meaningful to them, becoming part of a shared memory with the community. . . . . . . #exhibition #nanipuspasari #artexhibition #ceramic australianceramic

Poppy, The Golden Girl Glazed ceramics, gold lustre, gold leaf 37 x 27 x 32cm NFS . Opening event
Sat 2 May (2-4pm)
. ✿ Currently on display at Counihan Gallery as part of the solo exhibition 
THINGS I CARRIED QUIETLY
(2 May – 19 July 2026). at @counihangallery . This exhibition reflects on the quiet emotions of migration, cultural transition, and memories of places once called home. Through ceramics and paintings, I bring together fragments of childhood that are playful, tender, and slightly surreal. Hybrid fruits, altered objects, shy animals, and small figures gather like soft constellations, holding traces of belonging and displacement. . The exhibition also includes Objects Once Held, a participatory project where visitors are invited to draw or write about something meaningful to them, becoming part of a shared memory with the community. . . . . . . #exhibition #nanipuspasari #artexhibition #ceramic #australianceramic