On May 6, 2025, the SpaceJakarta Editorial Team had the opportunity to visit the Jakarta Maritime Museum located in North Jakarta to see firsthand the Ghost Nets: Awakening the Drifting Giants exhibition, a collaboration between the Australian Embassy in Indonesia and the Erub Arts artist collective from Darnley Island (Erubam), Australia.
Source: Exhibition Documentation by SpaceJakarta Editorial Team
The exhibition, which runs from March to August 2025, features 18 hand-woven sculptures depicting marine animals made from ghost nets, or discarded nets that have drifted and become a threat. As we explored the exhibition space within this historic building, each work felt alive and imbued with an ecological message.
Source: Exhibition Documentation by SpaceJakarta Editorial Team
Ghost Nets: Awakening the Drifting Giants by Erub Arts features artwork from artists Ellarose Savage, Emma Gela, Florence Gutchen, Jimmy John Thaiday, Jimmy k. Thaiday, Lavinia Ketchell, Nancy Naawi, and Racy Oui-Pitt
Erub Arts powerfully addresses the issue of marine conservation. They not only present visual beauty but also raise awareness about the social and environmental impacts of marine debris, particularly the ghost nets frequently found in the Torres Strait, a region that geographically and ecologically connects Indonesia and Australia. 
Source: Exhibition Documentation by SpaceJakarta Editorial Team
This visit provides a profound insight into how art can be a powerful, poignant, and relevant medium for conveying environmental messages across cultures. It's a must-see exhibition for anyone concerned about the ocean and the future of the planet.
Reference: Curatorial Introduction to the Ghost Nets Exhibition
Written By: Noverdy R
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