'Enough silence': Artist honours victims of 1965 Indonesian mass killing

‘My works can be confrontational, they can be stark reminders about dark chapters in a nation’s history, but ultimately, this kind of art is also about finding a certain peace, a more sombre reflection on human suffering and grief, ‘ says Dadang. Photos: Wei-Ling Contemporary

There is a certain bleak and dark atmosphere at Wei-Ling Contemporary’s latest exhibition. The long blackout curtains and a floor-to-ceiling’s worth of exhibits – an array of badly bruised, bloodied and battered portraits – only add to the overwhelming sense of grimness.

This is no ordinary exhibit.