Sedulur Watu : Duo Exhibition by A. Sebastianus x Marten Bayuaji: at Omah Budoyo, Yogyakarta

Sedulur Watu brings together the practices of A. Sebastianus and Marten Bayuaji at Omah Budoyo through a shared reflection on stone as symbol, material, and spiritual presence. In Javanese, “sedulur” means relation or kinship, while “watu” means stone, together describing a bond that is enduring, grounded, and resilient.

 

Across cultures and histories, stones have long symbolised permanence, strength, protection, and memory. They withstand erosion and time, becoming markers of endurance and vessels through which histories and spiritual beliefs are carried forward. Within Javanese culture and Kejawen spiritual traditions, stones are understood not merely as physical objects but as entities imbued with energy, ancestral presence, and philosophical meaning. They become mediums for grounding, meditation, protection, and balance between the human and spiritual worlds