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Tjandra Hutama + (In this series ‘Rejang, a Beautiful Remind … In this series ‘Rejang, a Beautiful Reminder of Impermanence’, the themes of beauty, impermanence and time are explored. Tjandra Hutama has won many awards in photography competitions. It is the saturation of pictorial beauty that he encountered throughout those years that prompted this need to reflect something deeper about our perception of beauty. To remind us of its impermanence and of its limitations.Physical beauty that is subject to decay and deconstruction is merged with representations of the spiritual and sacred. Elements that are timeless and infinite. Within the layers of Rejang images, the beauty of the dancers is merged with the textures of broken-down buildings, decaying walls, brittle wood, leaves, rust, ash and dust. Despite this, what we see is still beautiful. These textures that are introduced into the work represent the five elements known as Panca Maha-Bhuta. The elements that are the basis of all cosmic creation as believed in Hinduism.l cosmic creation as believed in Hinduism.)
Nyoman Butur Suantara + (Landscape photography is very satisfying w … Landscape photography is very satisfying when you explore this genre. Especially if you are lucky enough to live in a place that has amazing destinations all within a short distance and rich in diversity as we have. This image was taken in Yeh Malet in Karangasem regency Bali. Pantai Yeh Malet is actually best known for its Wates Beach, for its sandy black sand that reflects light. Often through popularity, one aspect of a region gets exposure and we often don't see the many layers of beauty that are present every day. Like in this image. Not the sunny popular black sand beach, but in the evening, life of the village still goes on.vening, life of the village still goes on.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Mahakala is one of the manifestations of D … Mahakala is one of the manifestations of Dewa Siwa as the great destroyer. In Hindu mythology, Mahakala appears as a ferocious and frightening figure. In this baligraphy, Mahakala is shown in the form of Ong-kara as the center in which the dewata nawa sanga and sacred script are mentioned. The Dewata Nawa Sanga include Dewa Iswara, Dewa Brahma, Dewa Mahadewa, Dewa Wisnu, Dewa Siwa, Dewa Mahadewa, Dewa Rudra, Dewa Sangkara, and Dewa Sambu. The sacred script covering Ong-kara is the sacred symbol of Sang Hyang Widhi who embodies Dewa Siwa. Wijaksara Ang-kara as the sacred script of Dewa Wisnu. Apart from Ong-kara and Ang-kara there are also Vijaksara Bang as the sacred script of Dewa Brahma which is located in the south, Vijaksara Mang as the sacred script of Dewa Rudra which is located in the southwest, Vijaksara Tang as the sacred script of Dewa Mahadewa which is located in the west, and Wijaksara Śing the sacred script of Dewa Sangkara which is located in the northwest. What is very interesting in this baligraphy is the addition of a wall clock with Latin numerals in it.So the relationship between Mahakala calligraphy and wall clocks: Mahakala is the embodiment of Dewa Siwa as the supreme god, as the ruler of time and all the elements in the universe (sakala and niskala).ents in the universe (sakala and niskala).)
I Wayan Gunayasa + (Melasti is a purification or cleansing of … Melasti is a purification or cleansing of the instruments that will be held at the temple. Melasti is usually carried out on the beach but in several places in Bali it can also be done in rivers or lakes. The people who will carry out the ceremony at their temple will voluntarily take part on foot to the place of confirmation.part on foot to the place of confirmation.)
Dewi Dian Reich + (Natures' Blossoms Portraiture Series. With … Natures' Blossoms Portraiture Series. With our undeniable bond and complex relationship to that of our own visage and that of others, the exploration of portraiture continues. This time moving away from the individuality of self or our own personalities albeit psychologies. Instead we explore the identity of something greater than ourselves. An exercise of empathy through the only way we know best.. through our own human limitations and emotive perceptions. A portrait of Nature through hypothetical ages and experiences. Read full article in image reference link.Read full article in image reference link.)
Dewi Dian Reich + (Nungkalik International Art Festival Art F … Nungkalik International Art FestivalArt Festival debuting in 2023 by Institute of Art Denpasar, founded on themes discussed by Dr. Sujana Suklu. Featuring Artists Bambang Herras, Agung Gunawan, Martina Feirtag, Diwarupa, Made Kaek, Putu Bonuz Sudiana, Robert Martin, Galung Wiratmaja, Steve Bolton, Dewi Dian Reich, Ketut Sumerjana and Dr. Mas Ruscitadewi.Nungkalik International Art Festival. An introduction to a contemporary art festival debuting this year in Bali that is in its early stages already showing signs of extraordinary possibilities. In nature Nungkalik is bold, experimental and conceptual. Centred on the idea offered by artist and lecturer Dr. Sujana Suklu that artists on a daily basis are subconsciously learning a universal intuitiveness whilst responding to the world throughout their lives.That is to say, whether through their movements, musical or visual expressions as well as verbal interactions. Their bodies and memories compile experiences that keep developing and transforming with each day that passes. Their sensitivity to phenomena that occurs outside of themselves inevitably gets stronger and becomes a substantive sensitivity in their respective internal worlds. We may say this transforms into an instinctive sensitivity that does not require conscious deliberation when external elements circle close to their internal world.The Premise of Nungkalik Art FestivalArtists are invited to participate in this experimental study, from different backgrounds, geographic locations as well as varying creative disciplines. Throughout the festival, community members with specialty areas in sociology, psychology, education and music were also invited to participate and observe. The global theme for the Nungkalik International Art Festival 2023 was introduced as ‘Exploring Archetypes’ with specific explorations on associated concepts during each workshop day.Participating artists were involved in these workshops together with members of the Fine Arts and Performance Arts student body. Our day beginning with a discussion circle. Together exchanging thoughts and ideas about the proposed themes and the significance of the chosen mediums. Within these discussions, it is interesting how very naturally, abstract ideas and concepts were articulated by all artists.full article.. https://sawidji.com/2023/07/27/nungkalik-festival-art-and-its-sacred-paradox/kalik-festival-art-and-its-sacred-paradox/)
Dewi Dian Reich + (One of the things at the centre of Balines … One of the things at the centre of Balinese culture, perhaps can be said to be the certainty of one’s relationship to Nature. If art is integral to our culture, how much more is Nature.The White Wood of Bayan (Pohon Kayu Putih Bayan) is an ancient tree. One of the many ancient trees that is on Sacred ground and is in itself part of a Temple, Pura Babakan. Being hundreds of years old, it certainly did not appear suddenly out of nowhere. However, it has begun to attract far more attention in these recent months. Perhaps due to the growing awareness on social media, there are certainly more visitors there in the past year.The Beauty of the White Wood of Bayan, these photographs centre on the presence of its Temple. That when we look upon this Tree, it is not separate from looking upon that which is Sacred.te from looking upon that which is Sacred.)
Dewi Dian Reich + (Part of a series of portraits of the Faces … Part of a series of portraits of the Faces of Wayang Wong of Pura Taman Pule Mas Ubud. In the time before the performance begins, the intimate moments of the dancers and performers in their preparation for the enactment of the Sacred Wayang Wong.Pura Taman Pule is a Temple in the village of Mas, Ubud in Bali. This mask dance is unique and is only performed here in this Temple. It is not performed outside of its grounds. A set of masks of the characters from the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics are kept in the Temple.No one can say for certain where these masks originated. There are no certain records of the mask carver or how they came to be in the safekeeping of the Temple. That information perhaps has been lost as a result of conflict or war in history.as a result of conflict or war in history.)
Tjandra Hutama + (Rejang is a sacred Balinese dance, a sacri … Rejang is a sacred Balinese dance, a sacrificial dance in which the girls symbolically offer themselves to the gods. It is held in the Hindu Temples of Klungkung Regency and Karangasem Regency in Bali, Indonesia. ‘Rejang’ means ‘offering’. This dance is performed to greet the gods that descend to the Earth.In this series ‘Rejang, a Beautiful Reminder of Impermanence’, the themes of beauty, impermanence and time are explored. Tjandra Hutama has won many awards in photography competitions. It is the saturation of pictorial beauty that he encountered throughout those years that prompted this need to reflect something deeper about our perception of beauty. To remind us of its impermanence and of its limitations.(Read full article at Sawidji Gallery reference cited)rticle at Sawidji Gallery reference cited))
Dewi Dian Reich + (Sangeh Monkey Forest. A Forest Memory, the … Sangeh Monkey Forest.A Forest Memory, the Power of Memory and the Secrets of a Sacred ForestMemory is mysterious. Memory can hold such power over us over a lifetime. It can be strong and clear or hazy and weak. Whether we see Memory or not, it is there, taking residence in the back of our minds. Shaping our perceptions, our actions and choices. Memory shapes us from very early on. This recording of our experiences. The stories that get replayed in our minds that tells us who we are. Where we come from and perhaps where we belong. we come from and perhaps where we belong.)
Nyoman Butur Suantara + (Tari Topeng Wayang Wong at Pura Taman Pule … Tari Topeng Wayang Wong at Pura Taman Pule. In the moments before the ceremony.., quiet, sombre and unmasked.The next chapter of the Living Maks of Bali: Sacred Wayang Wong of Pura Taman Pule. The portraits taken by ManButur are part of a series in an article 'Dancing Memories of Wayang Wong' by Sawidji Gallery.mories of Wayang Wong' by Sawidji Gallery.)
Dewi Dian Reich + (The Living Masks of Bali is our series tha … The Living Masks of Bali is our series that explores and celebrates Balinese traditional masks. We return today with a close-up look at Topeng Tua, the Old Mask. A conversation with Dancer and Mask Maker Kadek Sudiasa of Mas Ubud. A series of portraits of Topeng Tua. Accompanied by a conversation with Kadek Sudiasa, who explores his relationship and memories with Topeng Tua. As a dancer and as a mask maker.peng Tua. As a dancer and as a mask maker.)
Margaret Coldiron + (The visual and choreographic parallels bet … The visual and choreographic parallels between Japanese and Balinese mask traditions are striking, and, though the exact interrelationship between masks of these two cultures cannot be proven with historically verifiable data, juxtaposition of the similar genres is useful for understanding mask dance. The masks discussed are the dog/lions Shishi ( Japan) and Barong (Bali), the witch-like Hannya ( Japan) and Rangda (Bali), and the sacred old men Okina ( Japan) and Sidha Karya (Bali). Possible links include cultural diffusion and patterns of human perception. However, the visual language in which these mask characters are expressed and the mythology that delineates them probably comes from Indian Tantric models.probably comes from Indian Tantric models.)
David Metcalf + (This is a very popular dance in the villag … This is a very popular dance in the villages whose origins go back to the 1930’s. Also called the Love dance, it is performed by 10 young ( unmarried) couples, and involves singing and dancing to the gambelan and flirtatious movements. Janger means infatuation, so the young ladies and men flirt with each other during the dance creating a happy, fun and sometimes humorous connection.The performers had practised this dance in Pesalakan village , a traditional village about 15 minutes from Ubud centre, for many months before, as many had never danced before.So this was a revival of the culture through dance which is so important to witness with the many modern influencers impacting culture on the island of the gods.One of the main aims of the Togetherness Project is to preserve and revive the culture among the younger generation, and this dance is a wonderful example of togetherness, as it brought the youth together to practise and express their culture.her to practise and express their culture.)
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Made Gede Wiguna Valasara + (Valasara’s work, ‘Part of the Universe’ fi … Valasara’s work, ‘Part of the Universe’ finalised late in 2020, is much larger at 120 by 260 cm. His technical process is demanding. Initially, he sketches onto the canvas the structure. By pinching, filling, and making a volume in the canvas, the individual forms take shape, hand-stitched in cotton. Random threads then complete and inform the chaotic abstract elements, adding a unique potency to his works. The complex works require up to two months of painstaking focus to complete.‘Part of the Universe’ is a flowing picture that draws the viewers eye naturally from left to right across the canvas. The top half of the composition is punctuated by three jagged forms, prominent structural features of a cremation ceremony, that pierce into vast empty space. This work is vastly different than ‘Universe’ 2021. It is defined by its large, negative space of empty canvas emphasising dynamic flowing form and movement within the composition, a technical attribute he has adopted from western art.attribute he has adopted from western art.)
Nyoman Butur Suantara + (Walakiri Tree is part of the series ‘Trees … Walakiri Tree is part of the series ‘Trees’ in Black and White by ManButur Suantara. Walakiri Tree is released as Limited Edition prints and signed by the artist. Trees in Black and White by ManButur Suantara. The beauty and poetic vision of ManButur in a series of captures across the Indonesian landscapes. What do you feel when you see a trees’ shadow? When you look upon their reflections and silhouettes. There is something intrinsically human about them.A Trees’ ReflectionPerhaps you can say, it may be that it is the other way around. There is something intrinsically tree like about human beings. Why we see our own reflection in the Earth’s oldest children. For of the oldest living things on this Earth, trees are amongst them. They carry the memories and earths’ blood in their veins.There is this basic truth that trees bring life to others. From the time they are a seed, to their stems and flowers, there is no waste. From the beginning to the end of their life, they are givers to the world.Nyoman ‘Butur’ Suantaraers to the world. Nyoman ‘Butur’ Suantara)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
I Wayan Subudi Yadnyana + (‘The Book of Infinite Knowledge’ 2020, exh … ‘The Book of Infinite Knowledge’ 2020, exhibited in ‘Raga Rhythm’ by Wildskids late in 2020 at Titik Dua in Mas, pays homage to Saraswati the Balinese Goddess of Knowledge, Music, Art and Learning. “The process of creating such layered works involves a dedicated focus. Working with cardboard cutting individual pieces attached to board he constructs 3-dimensional works of up to 10 layers. A single work of one-meter square may require up to one week.” Swoofone’s compositions give the impression of dimensional reliefs. One of the Balinese Classical paintings’ less-identified influences is the narrative reliefs of the 9th- century Central Javanese Buddhists temple, the Borobudur. Javanese Buddhists temple, the Borobudur.)

Dewi Dian Reich + (This is an image of 'Pelinggih Pemuun' an altar typically erected where there are large sacred trees. Often in Temple areas. This Pelinggih is one located in Pura Gunung Lebah in Campuhan Ubud.)

Arie Smit + (Article from Bali Post newspaper May 1980 … Article from Bali Post newspaper May 1980Bali Post English Edition, May 1980Conversation with Arie SmitThe name is synonymous for many with the 'Young Artist' movement of Penestanan, Ubud- a name that inevitably crops up when one studies the modern evolution of Balinese art. Some people feel that the introduction of the 'Young Artist' movement has only led to a crass form of art whose only merit is commercial, others feel that it is too 'un Balinese'.Arie Smit himself doesn't elaborate much on his role in initiating this new school of art, he considers his role as that of a mere 'suggester'. He implies that he never taught the 'Young Artist's any fundamental concepts or techniques, insisting that he works not on "putting in but bringing out". He claims that he is more interested in the mental states and environment that influence art, the people and the culture that characterise it.His romance with the imagery of Bali is on-going: "Bali is a bulwark of images" and though he admits that this source of inspiration is eventually limited, he cannot shake his passion for it. Perhaps this is a direct result of his philosophy of art, a philosophy that has been tested and refined over the many years that he has spent in Indonesia (he became an Indonesian citizen in 1951).His fascination with Balinese imagery is linked with his interest in 'Child Art'. Fittingly his contribution to Bali has been to provide a vehicle for Naive Art in the ‘Young Artist’ movement.To explain the beginnings and motives for this he takes us back to the Fifties when he was in Bandung. At the time he was working for the Publishing house "Masa Baru” as a lithographer. One of his colleagues was the Dutch born Rina Marsman, a remarkable woman who had once tutored Queen Wilhelmina’s children in exile during WWII.Her extensive knowledge in the field of education led involvement in the area in Indonesia, a country she had learned to love. Rina Marsman had the foresight to include a formidable library of books on the subject amongst the possessions she brought to Indonesia. Arie Smit took full advantage of this opportunity to plunge into books on education and “child art”.Prompted by her, he began working part time teaching members of the Yayasan Beribu organization (made up of influential society women of the time) in education techniques. The Yayasan Beribu was chaired by Mrs. Mary Effendy Saleh, whose husband was in charge of Indonesia's railroads at the time. Rina Marsman was bringing the latest education techniques to this group who in turn were to teach children.In the spare time that he had Arie Smit managed to paint. Out of this set of circumstances grew the first real momentum towards the 'Young Artists'. At one point he was teaching lithography to Bandung's ITB (Technical Institute) students - and through this decided to mount an exhibition there. Via his contact with Mrs. Saleh he managed to distribute art materials to the children of railway workers. "These children drew what they saw around them, and the realities that they lived with. Children can only draw what they have experienced, their own mental environment - and it's spontaneous, non-intellectual...". It fascinated him to see the readiness with which children drew their world, the power of their observation - "there were locomotives, carriages, derailments (it was during the Darul Islam terrorist times), and we noticed that although fundamentally the same there were slight differences between the girls and the boys: the girls would sometimes put in a nurse!" The exhibition was a success. Again when staying near Puncak on the Jakarta-Bandung route he would notice how the village children had 'spontaneously' acquired a catalogue-like knowledge of motor vehicle makes and specifications. He set about experimenting, providing these children with art materials. Once more there was a spontaneous outpouring of the details of their environment, the same overwhelming power of observation. He undertook these experiments wherever he went in Indonesia.When he first arrived in Ball in 1956 he followed the same pattern. It proved to be a surprise: "It just all came pouring out. As there were no cars, ships, etc. then, they naturally drew what was in their environment. But the quality of their imagination was fantastic, the scope of the Balinese children was tremendous: dances, witches, cremations...” He noticed an emphasis on religion and ceremony, a factor he attributed to the wealth of the culture. But for him the most surprising aspect of these drawings was not the subject matter: “They did not depict objects from their immediate environment, or what was static in their surroundings, they almost always drew or painted what was about to happen. They were always anticipating events to come, such as the cremation next week or the dance the following night..” In all his experiments this 'anticipation' was unique to Bali: the tendency of children's imagination to project into the future.It was precisely this type of exotic material that was to prove of interest to foreigners in Indonesia. In 1960 Arie Smit chose Penestanan as the site for his major ‘experiment’, the ‘Young Artist’ movement. It was a poor village virtually owned by neighbouring landowners who used their labor. Arie Smit began by bartering their first paintings for art materials from foreigners working in Jakarta. “During Sukarno's time art supplies were almost impossible to obtain - this source of supplies was vital to the movement". It grew and grew, and other intermediaries began to play a more active role in the marketing (Jimmy Pandy was one who in Arie's memory was most helpful). On the other hand others had to be convinced and won over - yet when these dealers finally started marketing Young Artists they were surprised to see it become one of the fastest selling itemsAn exhibition in Jakarta several weeks after Gunung Agung erupted was a roaring success, partly because Bali was the focus of public sympathy at the time. For Arie Smit it was a relief to get away from the marketing once things were rolling along by themselves - he never relished the role of salesman. "But it was mainly the diligence and industriousness of these painters that kept me going, I felt that I couldn't let them down.”Despite the fact that the movement has now proliferated tremendously ("Nowadays even an expert would have a hard time wading through all these paintings”) he feels that the best of the Young Artist remain the same 40 that he started off - though they are hardly young anymore.Getting back to 'child art’ Arie states again that all naive painting is a spontaneous, symbolic rendering of the ‘environment’ of the painter. He points out that the Balinese have a tremendous power or vision, and feels that they have no need to work from models or to do life sketches. Arie feels that human beings were never the all-important center of the Balinese Cosmos, and says that the renaissance emphasis on man as the center of the Universe is completely foreign to the Balinese. Thus, at least for Arie Smit, the Young Artist is closer to real Balinese art than the art of those influenced by Bonnet: According to him the 'real Balinese' art is embodied in the paintings that came out of Batuan during the Thirties - the depiction of the various different worlds, the symbolic style. Young Artists, by painting from their own imagination in an essentially symbolic style are closer to this Balinese concept of art than any other ‘modern movement’.One of the important traits of ‘child art’ is the exemption of the intellectualization process - Arie worked mainly with young people under the age of 17, the age around which he says "comes an intellectual crisis. The intellect interferes with the direct expression of the imagination, sometimes to the point where hesitation blocks the expression completely." How did the children of the 60's, the young Artists of Penestanan, cope with growing up?He admits that they ran into a couple of crisis points, where ‘intellectual’ concepts began to interfere with their free expression.Despite his principle of non-interference he finally was compelled to step in: "I watched if for some time, letting it go. But at a certain point I had to re-suggest, to re-affirm their confidence in their own power of vision”.He is obsessed with the ‘power of Balinese vision' - the ability to absorb details, the power of the imagination to recall.When one questions the apparent stagnation of Balinese art, especially that of the Young Artists he admits that there is a need for new directions, not only now but continually. "But total freedom of expression is not an Asian trait. Asians, including Balinese, are more concerned with achieving perfection through repetition."He thinks that this maybe the reason that so many Western Art. movements run dry so quickly, because of the tremendous pressure to create something new all the time, every time! To the oriental there is no such stigma attached to repetition. His work with the Balinese has been one of careful balance between new inspiration and tradition, it was never easy. And not always welcome: once when residing in Ubud at Puri Kaleran, he tried to initiate some girls into painting. "It was back in the Fifties. Some of the girls were quite talented - but unfortunately the banjar community objected." Not only was painting not a woman's role, but for these young maidens to be working in the house of a bachelor was out of the question!Rio Helmiachelor was out of the question! Rio Helmi)
Anak Agung Gde Putera Semadi + (Bali tourism performance art is a form of … Bali tourism performance art is a form of an art which is purposely processed to be served to tourists. This art has theatrical and spectacular characteristics which accentuate visual attractiveness more than scared, magical, and symbolic values. Some kinds of art such as Legong Dance, Ramayana Ballet, Barong and Keris Dance, Monkey Dance, Face Mask Dance, and Shadow Puppet Dance have been being main menu of art spectacle in Bali. Bali tourism performance art has appeared in a new package since 1980. This concept was dominantly affected by postmodern aesthetic characteristics such as: Pastiche, Parody, Kitsch, Camp, and Skizofrenia. Its purpose was to make performance art became more exotic which was related to economic interest. Therefore, many Bali cultural art activities included its sacred value have been eroded by a fast and fantastic secularization process in both quality and quantity.tion process in both quality and quantity.)
Ni Luh Sutjiati Beratha + (Balinese people who live at Ubud Village i … Balinese people who live at Ubud Village in Gianyar Regency are bilingual because they have mastered more than one language. In the environment of Balinese language, there also live other languages, e.g. the national language, i.e. Indonesian language, foreign languages such as English, Japanese, Mandarin, Korea, etc. Balinese people nowadays have difficulties in using Balinese language so they use mixed languages, namely Balinese language with Indonesian language, with English language, with Mandarin or Korean Language, etc. This phenomenon might indicate that Balinese language appears to be marginalized. This paper aims at investigating what languages are used in Balinese language environment, since by tradition, ecological locality is very important to be explained because it has strong relation to the sustainability of the use of Balinese language, and natural environment with its diversity. Sociocultural approach, i.e. using the concept of language diversity related to the use of language is applied in this paper. In addition, qualitative method is applied by using observation technique and in-depth interview in collecting the data and information. Theories related to the use of language is used to analyze the data.The result of the study shows that the marginalization of Balinese language appears to exist because there are various ethnic groups of immigrants who live in this village. The village of Ubud is already occupied by expatriates who deliberately come to Bali and settle at Ubud. The reasons why they choose Ubud Village, among others is business they own in tourism sector, the occurrence of intermarriages between Balinese people at Ubud and foreigners (such as Italian, Australian, French, Spaniard, etc), Balinese arts and cultures,etc. This condition affects the choice and use of languages.n affects the choice and use of languages.)
Wayan Windia + (Basically, agritourism is to place the pri … Basically, agritourism is to place the primary sector (agricultural sector) in the tertiary sector (tourism sector) to increase farmer's income. Farmers in the agricultural sector have to get some benefits from agritourism activities. Besides that, agritourism can secure agricultural sustainability and avoid the agricultural sector from the marginalization process. There are some reasons why tourists like to see natural activities and agritourism activities. In Bali, there are some agritourism regions with several different management models. This article discusses the general model of agritourism development in Bali and is hopefully useful for agritourism development in other areas in Indonesia.m development in other areas in Indonesia.)
Made Sarjana + (Basically, agritourism is to place the pri … Basically, agritourism is to place the primary sector (agricultural sector) in the tertiary sector (tourism sector) to increase farmer's income. Farmers in the agricultural sector have to get some benefits from agritourism activities. Besides that, agritourism can secure agricultural sustainability and avoid the agricultural sector from the marginalization process. There are some reasons why tourists like to see natural activities and agritourism activities. In Bali, there are some agritourism regions with several different management models. This article discusses the general model of agritourism development in Bali and is hopefully useful for agritourism development in other areas in Indonesia.m development in other areas in Indonesia.)
Dewa Ayu Posmaningsih + (Community participation is a contributing … Community participation is a contributing factor to the success of waste management. Behavioral changes must be instilled from an early age. The Booklet is a suitable medium used for changes in the behavior of elementary school students. The waste sorting material can be more easily explained by using text messages and pictures. Quasi-experimental research with one group pretest and posttest design. The sampling method is Multistage Random sampling large sample taken for research is 90 people at 65 elementary school in South Denpasar. The instrument of this research is a questionnaire, with data retrieval technique done through interview analysis compare mean paired sample t-test. There is the difference of knowledge, attitude, and action before and after counseling method of self- evaluation by media booklet with a value of (p <0.001). Health promotion efforts by optimizing the role of School Health Services. For further research can be done research on the role of teachers and parents in health promotion activities.s and parents in health promotion activities.)
Ni Luh Wida Apriliani, S.Pd + (Geguritan Tamba Sastra was created at the … Geguritan Tamba Sastra was created at the Literary Creation event, Sastra Saraswati Sewana Pamarisuddha Gering Agung at Puri Kauhan, Ubud. Geguritan Tamba Sastra by Ni Luh Wida Apriliani S.Pd. this is included in the 5 best works in the geguritan category at the Literary Creation event. Geguritan Tamba Sastra is bound by 8 Pupuhs, which include pupuh sinom, pupuh sembaradana, pupuh maskumambang, pupuh pucung, pupuh pangkur, pupuh ginanti, pupuh ginada and also pupuh durma.This geguritan is very interesting because it tells about the beginning of the Corona virus that hit the world, especially in Indonesia where Mother Earth experienced a very deep sorrow that was hit by Covid-19. Various ways have been done to prevent this virus but because for so long this virus has caused the condition of society to be increasingly destroyed due to not working, according to the economy, many people have committed crimes because of the many criminal acts that have occurred in Indonesia. And in the end, the President of Indonesia, Mr. Jokowi, remembered one very important thing in life, where these guidelines are the main key to literature, namely Pancasila, which is the 5 foundations of the Republic of Indonesia. The Corona virus is actually a medicine, not a disease because it makes us aware of the 5 important things contained in the 5 basic principles of our country, namely Pancasila.The values contained in Geguritan Tamba Sastra are religious values, social values and also human values.lues, social values and also human values.)
Putu Nomy Yasintha + (Indonesia known as a democratic country, b … Indonesia known as a democratic country, but there are still many cases of intolerance, one of which is a large - scale intolerance towards minorities such as LGBTQ people. Indonesia still considered as one of the homophobic countries due to religious norms and rules that limit the movement of LGBTQ people. Indonesian society still lives in a social life that upholds the value of heteronormativity in which heterosexuals are normal people and others considered as abnormal. LGBTQ discrimination also occurs to many adolescents, they do not have free space in society and are even unable to be who they really are even between family and closest friends. Education regarding gender and sexuality is necessary in Indonesian higher education institutions to be able to provide broader education to the community, especially adolescents, which in the end expected to increase public tolerance towards LGBTQ people. This study uses descriptive qualitative method by also distributing questionnaires anonymously at random to several informants. In addition, supporting data from various literatures used to support this research. The results showed that many LGBTQ adolescents felt marginalized by their family and friends. They have not been able to show their sexual orientation without being afraid to get judgement from the public.g afraid to get judgement from the public.)
I Made Arik Wira Putra + (Kakawin Usadhi Negari written by I Made Ar … Kakawin Usadhi Negari written by I Made Arik Wira Putra is one of the 5 best works in the kakawin category on Saraswati Sewana at Puri Kauhan Ubud. The Kakawin contains the contents of the author's dream which has a desire that the virus that has been side by side with us for approximately 2 years will soon disappear. This Kakawin was made briefly max 18 on the big theme "Gering Agung" Covid-19, where kakawin is a work of Balinese Purwa Literature or a traditional work, but he tries to make it according to the theme and other conditions without leaving reality (making literary works modern themed with traditional media and dense meaning).with traditional media and dense meaning).)
I Made Santika + (Kidung Roga Mariana is one of the 5 best s … Kidung Roga Mariana is one of the 5 best songs at the Saraswati Sewana Literary Event which took place at Puri Kauhan Ubud. This song was created by a young writer who is still pursuing his final education at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University by taking the Balinese Literature Study Program. He who was born on January 4, 2000 is the son of a great writer, namely Mr. I Made Degung and Mrs. Ni Ketut Sutarmi. So many achievements that he has achieved, one of which has created his first song and became one of the best kidung. In Kidung Roga Mariana, it tells about eliminating an existing disaster or disease. Where the word "Roga" has the meaning of disease or disaster, the word "Mari" has the meaning of eliminating, and the word "Ana" has the meaning of being.d the word "Ana" has the meaning of being.)
Putu Herry Hermawan Priantara + (Mamunjung is a form of respect and solidar … Mamunjung is a form of respect and solidarity with the deceased. It realizes by the family visiting their late relative in cemetery, then spend their time having meals together with the dead. The tradition has been practicing since the Hindu-Buddhist period. It is well developed both in Java and Bali. The community practices this activity on certain days, such as Galungan, Kuningan and Pagerwesi day while in Java, they carry out Memunjung during holidays such as Idul Fitri. Balinese Hindu offers Tampelan punjung and Banten punjung to the spirit of ancestors, families or relatives at home or cemetery. In certain days, the visitor brings the deceased’s favorite food to the cemetery then they enjoy the meal together with the dead. Recently, the custom to visit the grave is rarely done by Balinese, especially to those who live in regional areas that do not have strict rules about burial. Some argue that the increasing Balinese’s standard of living as well as technological advancements, contribute to change people mindset about the funeral in the present. Hence, there are only a few areas that are still practicing burial for the dead. are still practicing burial for the dead.)
Dewi Susiloningtyas + (Ngurah Rai Forest Park (Taman Hutan Raya), … Ngurah Rai Forest Park (Taman Hutan Raya), Bali is one of the mangrove forest conservation areas in Indonesia. Usually Ngurah Rai Forest Park, Bali are utilized for the benefit of research, science, education, culture, cultural tourism and recreation. The aim in this study to: (1) analyze perception of the community around Ngurai Rai Forest Park about mangrove ecosystem; (2) analyze participation of the community around Ngurai Rai Forest Park about mangrove management; (3) analyze the correlation between perception and participation of the community around Ngurah Rai Forest Park. The research was conducted in July 2017 in Denpasar, Ngurah Rai Forest Park Bali. This paper was based on primary data taken using questionnaire with a predetermined analysis unit to interview the community in the study area. The result presented with quantitative and descriptive analysis.ith quantitative and descriptive analysis.)
Luh Putu Kirana Pratiwi + (Sustainable tourism development is directe … Sustainable tourism development is directed at developing environmentallyfriendly urban tourism. The revitalization of rivers in Denpasar City is one of the work programs of the Denpasar City government that aims to provide ecological education to the surrounding community can also have economic value. Traditionally, the river is a sacred area that deserves to be preserved in realizing the activities in the wisdom of Tri Hita Karana, namely maintaining good relations with God, nature and humans, so that the presence of water in Bali continues to maintain its quality and quantity. An important strategy to find out the potential for ecotourism development in urban areas is the empowerment of surrounding communities in the tourist area. Community empowerment is a vital unit related to physical, material, economic and income aspects, institutional aspects (growth ofindividual strengths in the form of groups / groups), strength of cooperation,intellectual strength, and shared strength to comply with and apply the principles of empowerment. The principle of ecotourism has an inseparable part by minimizing the negative impact of the surrounding environment through conservation efforts by maintaining the quality of the environment and local culture, as well as being able to empower the economy of the surrounding community. the economy of the surrounding community.)
Gede Benny Setia Wirawan + (The COVID-19 pandemic has constituted … The COVID-19 pandemic has constituted concurrent public health and economic crises. An inter-correlation between economic and public health impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic needs to be studied to improve mitigation measures. This study identified a correlation of the economic insecurity and perceived stress with adherence to recommended preventive behaviours. This across-sectional analytic study was conducted to adults in the working areas of East Denpasar Primary Healthcare Center I. Respondents were selected using consecutive sampling and given a self-administered questionnaire. The research variables included demographic characteristics, economic insecurity indicators, perceived stress, and adherence to handwashing, mask-wearing, physical distancing, and limitation on the social gathering. Correlations, linear regressions, and path analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS 23.0. As many as 161 respondents of which 34.2% males were involved had a mean age of 36.31 (± 7.16) years. Sex, job insecurity, income insecurity, and perceived stress were found as independent determinants in females. Female sex and job insecurity was associated with better preventive behaviours with an adjusted β value of 0.276 and 0.306, while income insecurity and perceived stress had the opposite association with a β value of -0.247 and -0.224. There are correlations between economic insecurity and preventive behavioural practices during COVID-19. It is suggested that public health policies against COVID-19 cover measures of economic safety nets to improve adherence economic safety nets to improve adherence)
I Wayan Suda + (The exhibition title ‘Paon‘ comes from the … The exhibition title ‘Paon‘ comes from the Balinese word for ‘kitchen’. Its meaning is likened more towards the word tearth’; simply and literally, a hearth is a fireplace that keeps the whole house warm. Figuratively it is a source of comfort for the inhabitants of the house. For Sadu, the ‘paon‘ is not merely a kitchen but also a place for gathering in a traditional Balinese home. It is where fire and water meets, and a place which keeps the family fed and happy.Each painting is a vivid snapshot of Sadu’s childhood home in Sayan, a village west of Ubud. Currently he lives in his own house not far from it with his wife, who is Japanese, and their 2 children. In Sadu’s family home, his elderly parents have a traditional paon or kitchen which is designed to be used for communal and wood-fire cooking. Sadu reminisce that it is the kitchen they have inherited from his grandmother, and although it’s been renovated, the firewood stove and traditional kitchen tools, like in the paining ‘Topo‘ which is a traditional woven water filter, is still being used.Listening to Sadu talk about each painting and its subject matter, they represent his pride towards Balinese ingenuity. He commemorates these traditional innovations and honor them through his paintings. In ‘Lenggatan Gantung‘, it is a simple admiration to the traditional hanging kitchen rack that is made with bamboo and wood. These racks hang the beams of a traditional wood-frame standalone pavilion in a typical Balinese compound home, and they are tied either with a natural fiber and hung without the use of modern nails. and hung without the use of modern nails.)
Gusti Agung Bagus Ari Maruta + (The imposing 170 x 140 cm painting depicts … The imposing 170 x 140 cm painting depicts the legend of Balinese and Chinese acculturation from the 12th-century, immortalised by the cultural icon Barong Landung. Barong Landung is the embodiment of the king of Bali, Raja Jaya Pangus who married a beautiful Chinese lady Kang Cing Wei. The tale has manifested into large ceremonial male and female figurines called ‘Jero Gede’ and ‘Jero Luh’.A broad, grinning expression immediately draws us to ‘Jero Gede’. To his right, his wife’s face appears to be embellished with a grey beard. A gold and black aura hovers over the couple framed by Chinese and Balinese dragons united as one. Bali’s volcanic skyline, bulbous cloud motifs in pastel tones, water motifs, both reinterpretations of the classical icons, and lotus flowers and leaves describe the background. The couple adorn a fabulously ornamented tunic, painstakingly depicted in a multitude of beautiful colours and motifs.Review and photo by Richard Horstmanifs. Review and photo by Richard Horstman)
NDM Santi Diwyarthi + (The pandemic situation and the strict heal … The pandemic situation and the strict health protocols implemented have resulted in a decrease in tourist visits and a decrease in hotel occupancy rates. The government and hotel management conduct a variety of potential businesses for the accommodation services business. One of the things that area trend for tourists is to choose attractive, safe and comfortable accommodation, return to nature, and avoid large crowds during the Covid-19 pandemic. The alternative presented by accommodation service entrepreneurs is glamping. The method of applying quality of service in glamping management is to provide CHSE (cleanliness, health and safety, and sustainability environment), in each glamping management department, such as the front office department, housekeeping department, food and beverages department. Participants in this activity are all glamping management employees in Kembang MertaTourism Village. Kembang MertaTourism Village has succeeded in showing the readiness of glamping management in accepting tourists with the CHSE procedure.ccepting tourists with the CHSE procedure.)
Made Mantle Hood + (There are several communities in the highl … There are several communities in the highlands of Bali in Indonesia that still maintain large antique orchestras of bronze gongs and metallophones called gamelan gong gede. These gamelan have been preserved as essential implements of local ritual-music associations that have protected them from change for generations. In contrast, much of the rest of the island abandoned gong gede in the early twentieth century in favor of modern gamelan. Inseparable from its highland ritual context, gong gede endure in Bali’s remote highlands because they are inseparable from ritual context, which has resulted in musical diversity within the broader ecosystem of Balinese music. This diversity simultaneously marginalizes communities to some degree from mainstream musical innovation. However, it also empowers local ritual music associations within sophisticated social networks that play a major role in protecting and preserving these ancient antique orchestras. Using a ‘pluralism of musical structures’ as an analytical framework for discussing musical diversity, this article looks at how highland communities protect and maintain gong gede as ‘living traditions’ by examining their history, social context and musical style to see what keeps local traditions from succumbing to mainstream musical trends.m succumbing to mainstream musical trends.)
Ni Ketut Sri Rahayuni + (This paper aims to describe political disc … This paper aims to describe political discourse that has a link with gender on outdoor media campaigns. The media of outdoor campaigns is the most effective public space to be able to convey various matters relating to a candidate for both a leader and a member of parliament especially if it is associated with gender which is still a major problem in Indonesia. Gender in Indonesian politics is still unbalanced considering not yet optimal and balance the contribution between men and women in politics world. It was a major concern on outdoor media campaign of a number of female candidates in the 2014 legislative election. Sources of data from this paper are taken from areas - Badung, Jembrana, Klungkung, and Denpasar. Method of data collection was done by way of recording by photographing media outdoor campaign containing information related to gender. Furthermore, qualitative descriptive method became an option to describe the data - research data related to discourse theory and gender theory in the use of language. Result of the analysis showed that gender is one of the election discourses of the candidates of the people's representatives, especially the women to get the vote and sympathy. For that reason, the projection of the use of gender terms, equality of rights, and struggle with men is the primary choice to demonstrate the struggle for gender equality. Variations of use are also seen but by maintaining the gender side of women as parties who are fighting for their rights.parties who are fighting for their rights.)
I Wayan Juniarta + (Uled (Hairy Caterpillars) “Recently thous … Uled (Hairy Caterpillars)“Recently thousands of hairy caterpillars have “attacked” villages. What does it mean?” comes a question.It means that the they “never go to a barber or beauty salon”. If they do, their “hairy” styles would be different; curly, bald, short hair, and re-bonding as well,” replies I Putu Tawah Matah (Just Talk Without Thinking).Everyone laughs. They realize that that kind of comment always comes when a question is asked to crazy people like I Putu.“It’s a sign for us. Perhaps we should carry out bigger rituals, or we might have done something wrong that make the gods angry,” comments I Made Tirtayatra Miratdana (Pilgrimage Funded By ‘Dirty’ Money).Everyone seems to know everything about the gods’ minds: when there is a volcanic eruption, or a tsunami, or a caterpillar plague, they say the gods are angry. They think that the gods have no other job other than creating disasters.“The way you think is similar to the Legislative Assembly members who say the caterpillar epidemic is a “warning” from God. If God likes creating disasters, the first target should have been them as they never listen to the people. They keep wanting to build a new huge hotel-like office for themselves when most of Indonesian are still living in poverty,” says I Wayan Bungut Lengut (Sweet Talk).“If the gods created natural disasters — volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, rabies or caterpillar epidemics — every time they got angry, what would they do when they were happy? Distribute gold, money, rice or Supermi noodles?”“As to date we have never seen things like that, it means that we still have to work hard to survive, or you have to buy your own supermi if you want. The conclusion is the gods have nothing to do with natural disasters,” concludes I Wayan.Everyone nods. They don’t like people who say the gods are often angry or create natural disasters.“Our gods (bhetara) are easy, they do not like swearing at their followers: when a river delta in Kuta was claimed and filled in by an investor, or when a temple’s property is rented out for villas, or when temples are changed to tourist attractions, or when ceremonies and rituals become business-oriented ……….. our gods never complain”It seems our gods know well that humans are smart and know what they are doing.“We are born to think: that’s why we have to use our brains, and not always blame our gods every time we have a problem or a disaster. Otherwise, it’s no use the gods giving us brain.”“So hairy caterpillar epidemic has nothing to do with the gods.”“I would think that this epidemic has been caused by extinction of birds and ants (less and less predators that prey on hairy caterpillars). Or the hairy caterpillar might not be aware of “family planning”; and as it has been raining recently, they breed very fast,” says I Wayan.Were the caterpillars be human, they would know KB (Family Planning program), and how expensive education and health insurance is, there were bills to pay, hence they would think twice before breeding; knowing how expensive life is.“Well, no matter how bad the hairy caterpillar epidemic is, don’t they know that caterpillars will turn into beautiful butterflies or produce expensive silk.“No matter how destructive the caterpillars are, they are much better than bad people. Bad people never turn into good ones or produce good things. Instead, they just turn into a bunch of hypocrites who they pretend to know everything about the gods or act in the name of the gods.t the gods or act in the name of the gods.)
Thomas Wright + (Water plays an important role in Balinese … Water plays an important role in Balinese society. Not only is it commonly featured in Balinese Hindu rituals, but its use and management also enables prosperity through rice cultivation. While these aspects of water have been discussed in many academic and non-academic publications, qualitative understandings of relations to seawater remain somewhat unexplored in the literature. The aim of this paper is to present a preliminary review of existing literature on water and marine environments in Bali, and argue the need for further qualitative social scientific understanding of contemporary Balinese relations to seawater. A discussion of existing research on ocean-centred communities and continued tourism development in Bali’s coastal areas is intended to add to current research in Balinese studies. By presenting literature on Balinese concepts of environment, water and the ocean, this paper seeks to highlight the benefits of continued research on perceptions of environment to discussions of pollution, water scarcity and resource management. Although maritime attractions such as the temples at Tanah Lot and Uluwatu as well as several popular beach communities play a significant role in the tourism industry, this paper suggests the need to further investigate the importance of these attractions to tourists and Balinese as well as the social interpretations associated with them.cial interpretations associated with them.)
I Made Wahyu Senayadi + (Winner of the Bronze Award, UOB Painting o … Winner of the Bronze Award, UOB Painting of the Year 2021‘Spirit of Friends #13’ 2021 – Made Wahyu Senayadi. Acrylic on Canvas,100cm x 170cm,2020 Image courtesy of Wahyu Senayadi.At a glance, ‘Spirit of Friends’ identifies as a milieu of light and dark-coloured, tight rhythmic lines defining an abstract composition. Closer inspection reveals the tiny lines as Barong figures repetitively scrolled throughout the picture and a background layer depicting a more extensive abstraction of the Barong’s head. The unusual work stands alone amongst the other finalists’ offerings. Senayadi distinguishes himself by creating a fresh visual language and at the same time opening a door into a world that most of us take for granted. ‘Spirit of Friends’ describes the veil between worlds.riends’ describes the veil between worlds.)
I Gusti Ngurah Ady Kusuma + (Wireless sensor networks (WSN) consists of … Wireless sensor networks (WSN) consists of large number of sensor nodes with limited energy and computing resources. These facts have highlighted open problem to prolong the lifetime of sensor nodes while still maintaining the functional roles of WSN in reporting important events to a base station. These papers propose an approach for WSN inspired by the concept of immunity-based system where a set of reactions is performed in the appearance of nonself substances called syndromes. The notion of reactive cluster is introduced where only sensor nodes affected by the syndrome appearances need to perform reactions by establishing clusters among them. Since communication costs significant energy, each sensor nodes as an immune cell need to reduce impacts of the syndromes for itself and other sensor nodes in the routing paths to the sink node. It is done establishing adaptive data aggregation strategies. Depend on the critical level of the corresponding syndrome and error of wireless communications that may occur, the length of the aggregation window is adjusted. We show that the proposed approach shows promising results in minimizing dead sensor nodes, avoiding network congestion while still maintaining the functional roles of WSN in reporting important events to the sink node.porting important events to the sink node.)
I Gusti Agung Wijaya Utama + (‘Bunga Palsu’ (Fake Flower) is a compellin … ‘Bunga Palsu’ (Fake Flower) is a compelling example of how Gung Ama is pushing his technical prowess towards the new creative territory. The picture describes a young man in a traditional headdress holding a plastic flower arrangement, partially obscuring his face. Artificial light sparkles upon the flower and highlights his left shoulder, while a dark shadow defines the right. Juxtaposing dark and light with the old and new, Gung Ama creates a fascinating aesthetic collision with strong visual tension. The subject’s eyes are hidden, concealing his identity while his mouth is expressionless, adding to the intrigue. Highly suggestive, the image has a remarkable power to trigger multiple interpretations within our imagination.Review by Richard Horstmanr imagination. Review by Richard Horstman)
Nyoman Butur Suantara + ("My memories of the Legong dance.. growing … "My memories of the Legong dance.. growing up I see a lot of paintings of a dancer in costume. I tried to create a photograph of the dance that is like a painting.. but still has the spirit and movement of the dance.." ~Nyoman ‘Butur’ SuantaraExcerpt from article "Legong Rhapsody, a Dance Through Time" by Dewi Dian Reich.We have a series of works by ManButur Suantara that singularly looks at one particular dance. The Legong Dance of Bali, 'Tari Legong Bali'. Balinese culture is full of beauty in so many respects. Wherever you turn you will find something rich and sumptuous in colour and also mystery. Its rituals and ceremony are profoundly deep. It draws the attention of the world. This is not the first time the dances of Bali is the object of art. Images depicting our culture is saturating mainstream media due to its power of influence towards a profitable industry. Tourism. On the positive side this means the beauty of Balinese culture is recognised by many. I mention this because I wish to draw attention to something that might be overlooked. There is something really special to reflect on here that would be remiss not to point out. Purely for our artistic discussion. As a series in photography there are interesting aspects that we can learn from.Read full article in image reference link.Read full article in image reference link.)