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  • W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp  + (Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp (Amsterdam, JWijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp (Amsterdam, July 27, 1874 – Fiesole, April 23, 1950), was a Dutch multi-faceted autodidact. As an artist he was active as a painter, draftsman, sculptor, etcher, lithographer, and designer of book covers and of ex-libris. In addition, he was also known as a writer, architect, explorer, ethnologist and collector of East Asian art.</br></br>He is said to be the first European artist to visit Bali (note: not verified), being greatly influenced by and himself influencing the island's art and culture, and making it better known in wider world. He was also deeply involved with various other parts of the then Dutch East Indies.other parts of the then Dutch East Indies.)
  • 2 - Luh Ayu Manik Mas, Ngae Perpustakaan Keliling  + (Without warning, a fierce wind sprang up iWithout warning, a fierce wind sprang up in Room 21. The book that Luh Ayu Manik and her friends were reading shook and then flew about the room. And from the pages of the dirty, torn and tattered book, horrid demons appeared. Luh and her friends wanted to run away but they couldn't move ... they were like statues. I Wayan and I Made wanted to scream ... but their lips were sealed shut and they couldn't speak. were sealed shut and they couldn't speak.)
  • Anak Istri Benteng Utama Nglawan Panglimbak Hoax  + (Women As The Main Role of Ward Off The FakWomen As The Main Role of Ward Off The Fake News</br>In the world of globalization today, all people are faced with an extremely fast flow of information. Lots of information makes it easy and also useful for the community, but there is also misinformation and misinformation that is spread by irresponsible people which are very dangerous if it is spread into the community. Information is very easy to access even for young children. Here the importance of the role of women in protecting their own families and environment so as not to be influenced by the hoax. Women can be the main bulwark in the face of fake news as well as become ambassadors for social media literacy because generally, children are very close to their mothers. Hoaxes or fake news are often wrapped in a catchy headline, that can draw the emotional side of a person. The spread of fake news has many purposes, one of which is to divide people and cause divisions.</br>Women as a mother can simultaneously direct their partners and their environment to have an important role in stopping the spread of fake news. By instilling a literacy culture in the children and the environment, information will be fully delivered and accurate that leads to a reading culture, improve human resources in the future, and avoid fake news made by irresponsible people. Women often feel insecure, and feel less intelligent than others, so, they are scared to express their opinions if they find wrong information. Women as literacy agents must be able to ward of hoaxes and be able to sort out logical news also consider whether the news is important or not to be spread. With the active involvement of women, it will certainly minimize the spread of hoax news in society.nimize the spread of hoax news in society.)
  • World Without Sound  + (World Without Sound is an Anthology of artWorld Without Sound is an Anthology of art and thought.With contributions from Putu Suasta, Warih Wisatsana, Made Kaek, Putu Bonuz, Ellen Lane, Made Artawa, Wayan Suastama, Agung Putra, Made Delo Budiarta, Nyoman Handi, Tjandra Hutama, Made Somadita, David Hopkins, Kadek Sudiasa, ManButur Suantara, Sun Rong Fang, Wayan Juniari, Dewi Dian Reich.</br></br>Sawidji has collated together a series of artworks and poetry for this special presentation. It is an anthology. This theme of ‘World Without Sound’ was inspired by the wonderful experiences we had in working together with the Sushrusa Deaf School Community. Not simply about raising awareness about those with differences in our community and sign language. Perhaps even more remarkable, is experiencing the reality of the nature of inclusivity. As a powerful value that nurtures a growing collective empathy.</br></br>Most art exhibitions have one primary objective and that is to feature and highlight artworks and artists. This is by no means very different. However, perhaps the spirit of which this was put together is a little different. Somewhat experimental that it could not be foreseen what will be the result. We invited those in our community, whether it be social, digital or local to participate in a contemplation. To contemplate the concept of ‘Dunia Tanpa Suara’. This translates to ‘World Without Sound’ (though may also be translated to ‘World without voice’). To contribute to this reflection using a creative piece.</br></br>The Spirit of Inclusivity</br></br>Our invitation was done in the spirit of inclusivity. It was not only artists but also other members of the community who felt reflections on this theme were worthwhile. With the time and space, we have available we can only say a heartfelt thank you to everyone. Those whose works and contributions made it possible for us to present this anthology. One for all of our community to enjoy. It is so so very rich with insight and learning. One that is deep with life lessons from all directions of life experiences.</br></br>With such personal freedom and intimacy, everyone came to their private message about their imagine ‘World Without Sound’. For each realisation in every individual, it is a lesson of wisdom, empathy or simply of beauty that we can partake in. </br>ur heartfelt gratitude to everyone who opened themselves and generously shared their time, creations and thoughts with us. We are honoured by the generosity of the talented artists and writers who have come together in this anthology of art and thought, living the very spirit of inclusivity.</br></br>Online Exhibition available for viewing at Sawidji.com https://sawidji.com/2023/04/16/world-without-sound-an-anthology/23/04/16/world-without-sound-an-anthology/)
  • Youth Concervation Initiative Bali  + (YCI Bali stands for Youth Conservation IniYCI Bali stands for Youth Conservation Initiative for the Bali region. YCI Bali is a sustainable independent movement that spreads awareness and solutions for the community for the preservation of Bali's nature through cadres of Great Conservation Friends (SASIH). In the future, SASIH will carry out a sustainable movement through environmental awareness activities to the community, especially the younger generation.munity, especially the younger generation.)
  • Dance practice  + (Yesterday I practiced the Legong Mesatya dYesterday I practiced the Legong Mesatya dance in Denpasar City Park, with my friends. An example of the difficulty I faced was when it rained, my friends and I couldn't practice because our place was for practice in an open area, while the shelter was not wide enough to practice. I hope the Denpasar city government can provide a wider place with a closed room. provide a wider place with a closed room.)
  • Yong Sagita  + (Yong Sagita, born in Buleleng, November 30Yong Sagita, born in Buleleng, November 30, 1961. He is a Balinese pop singer who triumphed in the 1980s – 1990s. He started his career as a singer in 1985 through Aneka Records. At that time, through the group 2S (Sagita and Sayup), he launched his first album titled "Madu signed Tuba". Then in 1986 launched the album "Ngipi Lucut". In 1987, Yong Sagita moved to Maharani Records and released the album "Karmina". His popularity rose when he released the album "Drooling" in 1988 with his hit song titled "Jaje Kakne". The album sold well in the market. In 1989 he released the album "Karmina III" with his hit song "Ciri-Character", which was also a bestseller in the market.which was also a bestseller in the market.)
  • Sabha Parwa  + ([EN] Sabha Parwa is the second of the eigh[EN] Sabha Parwa is the second of the eighteen Parwas (great chapters) of Mahabharata. Narration in Sabha Parwa begins with the invitation of the five Pandavas to Hastinapur to play dice. Hastinapur is located about 45 minutes from Delhi, so the distance is not too far. Keep in mind that all events in the Mahabharata are real. However, when the Mahabharata entered into various cultures in the world, this historical record was rewritten in the form of poetry, folktales and songs. In Indonesia itself, the Mahabharata was much changed its story to suit the interests at that time. This causes kakawin tobe unreliable as a source of history, but a literary work.</br></br>Mahabharata was written by Maharsi Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa, the greatest and most respected sage by all Hindus.</br></br>In Sabha Parwa, the saddest story is when Drupadi, the wife of the Pandavas, was dragged into the courtroom because her husbands lost bets. When Drupadi was almost stripped naked by Dussasana, Sri Krishna, who was Lord Vishnu himself, protected her by giving a very long string of saris to cover her body.</br></br>Sabha Parwa is historical evidence that God is always present for anyone who surrenders to Him and becomes His faithful devotees. to Him and becomes His faithful devotees.)
  • Adi Parwa  + ([EN] The battle between Pandava and the Ka[EN] The battle between Pandava and the Kauravas took place some 5,000 years ago in India and was recorded by Rsi Wedawyasa as the Epic of the Mahabharata. There are 100,000 verses in this book which are divided into 18 Parwas (big chapters). Each Parwa has a section called Kanda.</br></br>Adi Parwa is the first part of the Mahabharata which tells about the ancestral lineage of the Pandavas and Kauravas. It was stated that they were descendants of the Lunar Dynasty. In ancient times, humanity was ruled by the great kings of two dynasties, namely the Sun and the Moon. The two dynasties began from Lord Surya (the sun-god) and Lord Candra (the moon-god), so the quality of the kings of their descendants far exceeded those of ordinary humans.</br></br>Adi Parwa mainly tells about the creation of the universe in four stages, the appearance of the divine incarnations (avataras) of God in the previous eras, the birth of Pandavas and Kauravas and the birth of Maharsi Krishna Dwaipayana Wyasa who is the incarnation of God and the most respected sage for the Hindus around the world. The most important part of Adi Parwa is the story of the appearance of Sri Krishna, God Almighty, into this mortal world to speak the Bhagavad-gita which is considered one of the most important Vedic scriptures for Hindus.</br></br>At the time of Dharmawangsa reign in the Panjalu kingdom, Adi Parwa was translated into ancient Javanese together with other parwas by the Javanese poets at that time. Some names of places in Sanskrit are distorted during translations. Because of this massive literacy project in Dharmawangsa era, many names of places in the Mahabharata were used as names of places in Java until now.used as names of places in Java until now.)
  • Farmers Rise during a Pandemic  + (approximately 1 year running the world is approximately 1 year running the world is experiencing problems such as covid 19. Discussing the rise of farmers during the pandemic. Many feel that they are short of money, looking for their daily needs. After a long time it feels difficult and heavy if they go through this. The ceremony that should be carried out, and the activities of the farming community that cannot be separated. When the community has awakened this agricultural business, there is still covid 19, so they have given vaccines determined by the government. And also implemented health care, washing hands and maintaining distance. The farming community never complains to make a living until they continue the spirit of the farmer's struggle, even though the journey is still from zero. At the time of this economic sale is like selling rice, flowers that have been harvested. if it is felt at a very cheap price even though you have struggled for results as long as farmers, don't act like we have to be enthusiastic, keep rising farmers. Hopefully it will be useful for anything, enthusiasm for harvests, farmers, keep rising, even though there is still this pandemic, even though there is still this pandemic)
  • Unconditionally Perfect  + (as is well known in Indonesia, people withas is well known in Indonesia, people with disabilities must be the focus of the government, whether from cases of bullying from the surrounding environment or the disadvantage of people with disabilities who appear to be receiving social sanctions for mistakes they have not made. The "MANDANG DASA" (Mewujudkan Penyandang Disabilitas tanpa Batasan) program is philosophy of looking at the number ten as a perfect number but must be applicable to all humans. It is hoped that this program can provide government synergy to focus more on education and the environment around people with disabilities. We are all the same, We are all brothers or sisters, We are all friends.l brothers or sisters, We are all friends.)
  • Developing Bali as a Tourist Destination  + (developing Bali as a tourist destination developing Bali as a tourist destination</br></br>Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. In order to make Bali the most popular tourist destination, it is necessary to take care of the sustainability of the land, improve the quality of infrastructure and public services, and improve the culture and art of Bali.</br></br>Efforts should be made to preserve the natural environment in order to limit the number of visitors, reduce plastic waste, and promote tourism based on local knowledge. Therefore, improving the quality of infrastructure and public services such as roads, clean water, sanitation, and electricity are necessary to ensure that tourists feel comfortable and safe while visiting Bali.</br></br>The culture and art of Bali has become a tourist attraction in Matiosan from Tiosan's tourist destination. The government and the Balinese people are planning to organize cultural and artistic events such as traditional ceremonies, Balinese dances, traditional music, and Balinese fine arts. In order to make Bali the most popular tourist destination, it is necessary to pay attention to the well-being of local customs and to preserve their rights. The government and the tourism businessmen are willing to work and promote local customs and produce local products so that they can improve their economic well-being.</br></br>During this time, Bali has become a sustainable tourism destination that promotes natural beauty, culture, and well-being. It's time to be loud, it's the best place to visit Bali, and the local people are silent on the other side.local people are silent on the other side.)
  • A simple way to preserve culture  + (egun to be replaced with western culture. egun to be replaced with western culture. Because we have to keep trying to preserve culture by introducing the younger generation that we have an extraordinary culture. The simple thing in preserving culture is to become a part of cultural activists. With this simple thing, it is hoped that the existing local culture will become more widely known and become the main attraction for local and foreign communities.raction for local and foreign communities.)
  • A simple way to preserve culture  + (egun to be replaced with western culture. egun to be replaced with western culture. Because we have to keep trying to preserve culture by introducing the younger generation that we have an extraordinary culture. The simple thing in preserving culture is to become a part of cultural activists. With this simple thing, it is hoped that the existing local culture will become more widely known and become the main attraction for local and foreign communities.raction for local and foreign communities.)
  • Toleransi budaya Bali ne  + (hello friends today is the 77th independenhello friends today is the 77th independence day I am very happy to be able to take part in the competition. And you can see above left that there is a caricature with the theme of independence day. And you can see that there are people of other religions who come to visit Bali. There we also saw that there were Balinese people who explained about Balinese culture. And we can see that they really respect our traditions, and our culture. That includes a good example.Now we also have to respect their culture, because they also respect our cultureure, because they also respect our culture)
  • DIRGAHAYU INDONESIA  + (in Indonesia there are many cultures, therin Indonesia there are many cultures, there are many tribes, races, and religions, therefore we as Indonesian citizens must not discriminate against each other, cannot choose friends, we are family, we must respect each other, we must tolerate each other one another., we must tolerate each other one another.)
  • Burung Camar dan Kokokan  + (ince 2009, almost 2500 of Clean Bali Serieince 2009, almost 2500 of Clean Bali Series book 2 (trilingual) have been distributed free of charge to local schools mostly around the villages and towns in Bali.</br></br>Trilingual: English, Balinese, Indonesian.</br>Clean Bali Series team members, Author Maggie Dunkle and artist Margiyono have created the second in the series of three environmental children’s books.</br></br>This hardback three language picture-story book (Seagull and Heron) picks up where the first book left off with Seagull continuing inland from the beach and befriending Heron and Kingfisher along the way. The trio discover a whole new set of environmental problems faced by the children and animals in the cities and surrounding countryside. Readers are also introduced to the local “Pemulung” or scrap collectors in an attempt to explain their very simple and essential role in the process of scrap collecting and recycling on the island.ap collecting and recycling on the island.)
  • Kapiambeng ring sejeroning pariwisata  + (like what happened on Kuta beach there arelike what happened on Kuta beach there are some sellers who force tourists to sit or buy food or goods from them.</br>what makes some tourists restless is the way they offer it seems to be pushy and chases so that some tourists want to use their services or buy food/drinks or goods from them.</br>and some tourists have spoken up on twitter/instagram and some other social media about this. please fix this problem because it makes some tourists afraid to travel here and assume that in all tourist attractions there will be sellers like them.</br>and it is necessary to promote new tourism tourism which has the opportunity to generate a lot of profit, in every tourist place it must be clean and hygienic like a clean bathroom. clean and hygienic like a clean bathroom.)
  • use technology properly  + (my opinion about technology that is growinmy opinion about technology that is growing and being used properly and correctly, which can produce applications and websites that are useful for the future. such as the Basabali Wiki platform, where we can express our ideas about issues that exist in society. we can all participate in the programs on the Basabali Wiki platform. by way of everyone willing to participate in pouring their thoughts into this platform, can make this website the maximum usability. so we as the nation's youth, we must be able to use the website and manage technology wisely and well. and can also create and develop a platform that is useful for the future. and one more thing, don't forget our Balinese language, because nowadays we have to preserve the Balinese language to the maximum. so as not to forget the local language itself. Even though Bali is now a developed tourism area where you must be able to speak English, we still as native Balinese people don't forget the Balinese language.people don't forget the Balinese language.)
  • Pale Dark of World Life  + (t's been about a year since the world has t's been about a year since the world has experienced this kind of problem. Discussed the problem of covid-19 which caused people to lose their jobs, limited activities, and could not do activities with many people. So far no one has been able to answer this. If you feel you are slowly running out of wealth that has been obtained and collected from the past, which is now running out in the pandemic era. So far it can't be explained. If you trade, it will definitely be difficult to persuade buyers. If you are looking for a job, no one will accept it. Over time it feels difficult and heavy if you go through this. Ceremonies that should be carried out, and community activities that cannot be separated. But the costs that are difficult to know come from. Until now, hopefully, because of the expectations of all the people. Bali tourism can be implemented, because the vaccination program has been implemented smoothly. Hopefully it will create a sense of enthusiasm to get through the dark path of this world's life.hrough the dark path of this world's life.)
  • Partisipasi Untuk Meningkatkan Pariwisata Bali.  + (the steps that must be taken now and in ththe steps that must be taken now and in the future regarding what needs to be done to revive tourism in Bali during the pandemic. That is the mandatory vaccination, which is one of the efforts to support the recovery of tourism in Bali, build spirit and commitment with all Bali tourism stakeholders in reviving the tourism sector during the COVID-19 pandemic by seriously implementing disciplined health protocols to restore world trust. not only that, it is hoped that for the government to restore tourism in Bali, it will take several stages, as I know and I have read first by increasing the domestic market. The second is opening the essential business travel, in order to open international flights because it is felt that Bali is ready to accept international arrivals.is ready to accept international arrivals.)
  • about online learning  + (they tell their complaints about online lethey tell their complaints about online learning, it makes them bored, tired because of the many assignments, and one of them doesn't know all of their classmates because they are new students at school, and don't even know where the canteen and toilets are at his school, and among those who think positively about the government's recommendation not to do face-to-face learning, and he invites his friends to always apply the health protocol, namely 3M.ways apply the health protocol, namely 3M.)
  • Rajawali dan Anak-anak  + (tri-lingual: English, Balinese, Indonesiantri-lingual: English, Balinese, Indonesian. </br>In the last, and third book in the series, Author Maggie Dunkle and artist Margiyono take its readers high up to the volcanic mountains of Bali, where the Rajawali, a Crested Eagle, can be seen soaring in the clouds. The great bird, who is most intimate with the island’s problems, calls the local children to attend a conference of the birds to find a solution. The children soon realize that it falls upon them to make the changes for a more sustainable future.the changes for a more sustainable future.)
  • Wayan Sila  + (“The very first night I slept over at my n“The very first night I slept over at my new studio an owl flew into the garden. It wasn’t a coincidence that I noticed it perched in a tree,” says Balinese artist Wayan Sila. “This was a</br>special experience and powerful omen. A gift from the Gods to me.”</br></br>The owl is much revered by indigenous cultures and in folklore around the world as a</br>guardian spirit, as well as a wise creature capable of extraordinary sight. Balinese</br>mythology reveals that if an owl visits a family compound while a female member is</br>pregnant this is indeed a positive sign. Burung Hantu literally translates from bahasa</br>Indonesia into the English language as ghost bird; or the owl, the mysterious bird of the</br>night.</br>“I have a unique connection with owls. It is a potent image that resonates with my heart. I</br>was intuitively led to draw the owl and then I began to include it in my works. It has now</br>manifested into a personal symbolic image, equivalent to the Barong. The owl also</br>encourages me to reflect on the joy that I derive from my family life,” says Wayan.</br>Born in Ubud, 1970, Wayan Silawasinspired by his grandfather, well known local artist</br>Wayan Barwa. From an early age he regularly visited Barwa’sstudio and gallery,</br>surrounded by the paintings of his Balinese heritage, this was the perfect scenario for a</br>child to learn to draw and paint.</br>Wayan soon became adept in the “Ubud Style” of modern traditional Balinese painting. In</br>the evolution of Balinese painting during the last century, from its origins of the Classical</br>Kamasan style that concerned teachings from the Hindu Epics, each village then began to</br>create their own distinctive style.</br>The Ubud style moved away from the religious and began to be characterized by</br>narratives that involve daily village life and depictions of rural and environmental</br>landscapes. The artists from Ubud were quick to adopt western influences in the 1930’s,</br>depth of field, shades of color, localized narratives and the development of the human</br>figure. The Kamasan style was originally a collective work and never signed by an</br>individual. The new personalized and expressive form of Balinese painting has its roots</br>firmly entrenched here in Ubud.</br></br>Wayan’s canvases are beautifully composed and resound with an overwhelming sense of</br>balance and harmony. His highly detailed works are first sketched in pencil then outlined</br>in black Chinese ink, finally they are rendered in acrylic paint with a fine kaus bamboo, a</br>small piece of bamboo crafted with a tiny point to apply the medium. A large canvas, 100 x</br>80 cms, may take up to six months to complete. “In 1997 I was inspired to include owls in my compositions after seeing a wonderful sketch by a Japanese child.”</br></br>Wayan’s relationship with the burung hantu then activated an endearing association with</br>the people of Japan, to whom the owl is symbolic of happiness. He first visited Japan in</br>2002 and his premiere solo exhibition there was in 1998. Every year since then Wayan has </br>enjoyed the privilege of exhibiting work in galleries, department stores, even in the</br>Indonesian Consulate in Tokyo. He has held over 15 solo exhibitions in Japan, and</br>numerous other exhibitions in Bali, Jakarta, Spain and also at the prestigious Agung Rai</br>Museum of Art in Ubud.</br></br>“It’s an honor for me to be invited on intercultural exchange programs teaching young</br>Japanese students traditional Balinese painting techniques. I do this each year when I visit</br>Japan.” Wayan has since developed a healthy market for his works there and continues to</br>ell to the Japanese tourists who often visit his Ubud studio/gallery.</br></br>Wayan Sila, acrylic on Canvas, 2012,</br>45x 60cm.</br>Wayan Sila</br>Garden + Bale studio of Wayan Sila.</br>Wayan Sila. 2012, chinese ink +</br>acrylic on canvas, 60x80cm.</br>Wayan’s cooperative works with Japanese poet Yoko Jatiasih have been the focus of two books. They initially</br>collaborated in 1998 to create music and poetry for his paintings. In 2004 their first book “Kata Kata” Echoes From The</br>Woods, and then in 2010 “Pelan Pelan” were published.</br>Browsing through these books, the creative synergy between the two is easy to recognize. Yoko’s short poems, no more</br>than 6 lines, resonate with an uncomplicated intelligence. Upon the opposing page to the text are Wayan’s</br>complimentary images created especially to accompany each poem.</br>As you contemplate the words essence, as well as study Wayan’s images, the mysterious bird of the nights’full round</br>eyes are firmly transfixed upon you. The fusion of words along with the images perplex the imagination, and then defy</br>you to believe their medium is the owl’s silent and alluring gaze.</br>In 2011 Wayan relocated to his new studio gallery in Jalan Bisma in Ubud. Journey 400 meters along Jalan Bisma until the</br>roadside urban development gives way to the effervescence of the padis. Down on the right hand side nestled in the</br>sawah you will find his small abode. Look for the sign on the road then follow the narrow path that divides the green</br>swaying fields to his studio/gallery encircled by the bamboo fence.</br>Wayan has created a personal space that reflects the elements that enrich and sustain him. Situated in the middle of the</br>yard he has built a bamboo bale which functions as his studio, yet also as a place of quiet retreat. The surrounding</br>garden is abundant with organic vegetables, fruit trees, medicinal herbs, ornamental shrubs and flowers. Indeed, Wayan</br>has created his special own oasis.</br>As you enter his two Bali dogs are quick to offer enthusiastic toothy greetings. The verdant vegetation is soothing and</br>inviting. I discover two rabbits, four exotic birds and frogs and snakes frequent visitors, so Wayan tells me. Stone</br>carvings covered with brilliant green moss hide among the foliage, shrines and small Hindu temples are adorned with</br>offerings and the sweet sent of burning incense seduces the senses. An outhouse serves as a simple kitchen and two </br>rooms contain Wayan’s gallery painting collection and books for sale.</br>When we observe Wayan’s paintings we enter into a beautiful and extraordinarily tranquil world. His owls’ peer out</br>from within forests and lush scenes, their big eyes possess a magnetic pull and communicate a language that is</br>deciphered in our hearts. Wayan Sila is a painter of immense sensitivity and his works are vehicles of healing qualities and love.re vehicles of healing qualities and love.)
  • I Nyoman Popo Priyatna Danes  + (“What the modern architecture is still try“What the modern architecture is still trying to achieve today has been implemented in the traditional Balinese architecture for centuries now, where the concepts of energy conservation and environmental preservation are amongst the fundamental elements in every design.” – Popo Danes</br></br>From private homes and restaurants to starred hotels and luxury resorts, the renowned Balinese architect Nyoman Popo Danes is known for his exemplary designs that showcase a distinct flair of being in harmony with the local culture and nature. This green-conscientious architect always integrates eco-friendly aspects of Bali’s traditional architecture into his designs.</br></br>“While some architects are very focused on making their buildings look stunning from the outside, my main concern has always been the functionality of each aspect of the building. I always make sure that my designs are in harmony with their natural surroundings; that each room has a function; that a strong connection between the architecture, landscape, and interior is established. I don’t care if my architecture is not photogenic, as long as it serves its function well.”</br></br>As an international destination, Bali attracts people from all corners of the world with its uniqueness. Therefore, Popo believes that every building on the island needs to be able to help these people feel that they are in Bali. “When you travel, you want to be immersed in the local atmosphere. In Bali, a building should exude the feeling of locality so when you enter it, you know you’re not in Jakarta, Hong Kong, or anywhere else.”</br></br>The works of the two-time ASEAN Energy Award winner (in the category of Best Practice in Tropical Architecture) are known as some of the most striking in design, functionality, and environmental consciousness. Air conditioners take up the biggest energy consumption in a building, and Popo’s eco-friendly creations have the ability to ‘communicate’ with nature to lessen energy consumption through the overuse of air conditioners.</br></br>“I create buildings that have open pavilions (just like in typical Balinese buildings) to allow breeze to blow in, and I don’t put too many glass windows. Then again, air circulation or heat is not the only reason why air conditioners are overused. People also tend to turn their air conditioners on to escape from the noise pollution outside their buildings. When all windows and doors are shut, it’s quiet inside. This is where nature steps in. Towering trees can be a great noise filter, and they also serve as a fresh, cool air provider.”</br></br>From Indonesia to India and China to the Philippines, most of Popo’s architecture projects involve challenging landscapes. “It’s never easy. A lot of projects i’ve been doing so far (especially for luxury resorts) involve slanted soil, hilly surfaces and everything else not flat. Of course I can always take the easy job; for example in Bali, I get so many offers to design a building on a flat surface. The thing is, in order for me to build it, I have to get rid of a rice field. I will never build anything on a rice field. Rice field is a symbol of prosperity for the Balinese, and is home to the goddess of prosperity, Dewi Sri.”e to the goddess of prosperity, Dewi Sri.”)
  • 5 - Luh Ayu Manik Mas Mamula Woh-Wohan Lokal  + (Most of Luh Ayu’s friends have started buyMost of Luh Ayu’s friends have started buying imported apples and grapes instead of local pineapple, papaya and starfruit that the rest of the world seems to want. Luh Ayu turns into a superhero to help, but wonders what she can do to promote the growing and eating of local produce.e the growing and eating of local produce.)
  • " KEMACETAN YANG TERJADI DI BALI "  + (" JUST CONNECTION OCCURRING IN BALI " OM " JUST CONNECTION OCCURRING IN BALI "</br></br>OM SWASTIASTU</br></br> I respect the Government of Bali and I love happy friends.</br> Let us give thanks to the presence of Almighty God who has given Asung Kertawara to all of us so that we can gather in this place. Before I deliver this speech, I first want to thank you for the time and opportunity given to me to deliver my speech of hope. to the Bali government entitled "JUST CONNECTION OCCURRING IN BALI".</br> Traffic jams arise because the volume of motorized vehicles is not proportional to the volume of the road. The number of motorized vehicles and cars increases every day. As a result, cars, public transportation and motorbikes pile up on the streets, traffic jams occur. Congestion can also slow down the performance of people who are stuck in traffic jams. Workers will be late arriving at work and students will arrive late at school. This especially happens to people who choose to use private transportation rather than public transportation.</br> Traffic jams occur because too many people use motorized vehicles or cars and also because many road users do not comply with traffic regulations.</br> On this occasion I would like to invite you to overcome traffic jams in Bali. If we cannot overcome them, at least we can reduce traffic jams in Bali. There are 2 main things we can do to reduce congestion. First, use public transportation, don't use private vehicles, using public transportation can reduce the volume of vehicles on the road. In the end, traffic jams will be reduced. Second, get used to walking if the distance is not too far. This method is simple but difficult to do. Even though walking is healthy, and by walking we are contributing to reducing traffic jams in Bali. I am sure that by taking these 2 actions traffic jams in Bali can be reduced.</br> However, the Bali Government is expected to improve the comfort and safety of public transportation. I am sure that if public transportation is safe and comfortable, there will be more passengers. Finally, the number of private transportation users will decrease by itself.</br> This is all I can say, hopefully it is useful for all of us. Sorry if there are wrong words and actions. For your attention I would like to thank.</br> </br> OM, SHANTIH, SHANTIH, SHANTIH, OMk. OM, SHANTIH, SHANTIH, SHANTIH, OM)
  • Jean Couteau  + ("...apart from Bali on which his many book"...apart from Bali on which his many books focus — like Time Rites and Festivals in Bali Today I, Bali Today II, Bali Inspires and Lempad ( 2014 ) — he has written numerous books on Indonesian artists, such as Affandi, Arifien Neif, Srihadi Sudarsono, Walter Spies, Made Wiante and many more.</br></br>He is indeed a learned man. But his demeanor displays a humility that can be too much, even for his close Indonesian friends. They say he is more Javanese than the Javanese. He would never stand up, for instance, to demand his due, leaving himself victim to people’s manipulative tendencies.</br></br>Yet he is held in high respect. ..."</br></br>full piece at https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2018/03/05/jean-couteau-self-critique-as-a-way-of-criticizing.htmlself-critique-as-a-way-of-criticizing.html)
  • Made Janur Yasa  + ("In the year and a half the pandemic has p"In the year and a half the pandemic has persisted, Bali’s almost decimated tourist economy has had had far-reaching financial and social effects on the resident population. It is, however, during times of difficulty when good souls shine bright. The silver lining of the pandemic has been witnessing the wholehearted efforts of individuals and organisations who have stepped up to support and help the, often newly, vulnerable communities, even when faced with their own difficulties.</br></br>From food donations to education programs, the list of goodwill initiatives on the island has been heartwarming to say the least; in reality many would have suffered gravely without such community efforts.</br></br>One creative initiative changed the dynamic. Made Janur Yasa is a restaurateur, a partner in the unique vegan restaurant Moksa in Ubud. In May 2020, as Bali was in the depths of the pandemic lull, Janur began a program called Plastic for Rice, a barter system that encouraged locals to trade in collected plastic for rice. In an interview with NOW! Bali when the program started, he says that he remembered how villagers used to barter in the early days, rice for sea salt, farm to sea. He said that this gave people spirit, making sure that people don’t get used to receiving without working.</br></br>Through this plastic for rice system, Janur provided a double solution: cleaning littered plastic in the environment; as well as providing much-needed sustenance to those in need, especially in rural areas.</br></br>The program started in Banjar Jangkahan and Banjar Penulisan, Batuaji Village, Tabanan, the regency where Janur comes from. It was set up as prototype, a system to be replicated in other villages… and it was.</br></br>Three months later, Plastic for Rice became Plastic Exchange. In that time, as reported in August 2020, the movement had spread to 44 banjars and 1,345 households.</br></br>But beyond that it had evolved beyond a simple ‘system’, and became a movement. It was adopted by other charitable organisations as a solution to provide food fairly in rural communities; it became a vehicle for environmental education, to teach the effects of plastic but also the value of waste. It has allowed people to feel empowered, useful, independent. It has seen new leaders being born.</br></br>Today, Plastic Exchange is found in over 200 villages across Bali, has collected 50.000+ kg of plastic and distributed 55.000+ kg of rice."astic and distributed 55.000+ kg of rice.")
  • Louis Nagelkerke  + ("Indonesia, and Bali in particular, has lo"Indonesia, and Bali in particular, has lots of beauty to offer. Louis Nagelkerke is not only fascinated by the beauty of the people, but also by all the wonderful things religion has brought the country, such as temples and buddha statues. During his many journeys through Indonesia, Louis noticed that it is a very rich country in many ways. Louis believes that this has a lot to do with the fact that the Indonesian people are proud of their country. When Louis travels through Bali to take pictures for his paintings, the local people enjoy that. Meanwhile, it is not special for them. They live with all that beauty, their rich culture, and traditions every day. They are used to it. When Louis paints Balinese people, he tries to show them how beautiful and rich their culture is, how beautiful they are themselves. For Louis personal[ly], it is important that he, while photographing and painting the people, can make a part of their personality his own. It is a search for beauty, mysticism, culture, folklore, very much related to daily life; the folklore our modern western society lost over the years.</br></br>Born February 3, 1949, in Eindhoven</br>Education in ceramics, window dressing, drawings, and paintings</br>Well known since the '80s through many exact portraits</br></br>His paintings are unique through the expression of mysticism and sphere. His inspirations Louis Nagelkerke finds almost through his vivid relation to the eastern culture and people. Musicians and dancers, especially from the wonderful island Bali. Besides that, his paintings are also influenced through the theatre.</br>Louis is an outstanding artist and always open-minded to new ideas.rtist and always open-minded to new ideas.)
  • Ajak Wisatawan Domestik, Bali Kembali Bangkit dari Pandemi Covid-19  + ("Invite a Domestic Tourists, Bali Rises fr"Invite a Domestic Tourists, Bali Rises from the Covid-19 Pandemic"</br></br>None of the Balinese people (including business people, investors, and the government) thought that they would be in a difficult situation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bali, which usually doesn't stop bringing in rupiah coffers to support its people's economy, is now deserted.</br></br>A few months after the COVID-19 pandemic began to subside, there was a lot of buzz in the social media about the hashtag #WorkFromBali. Bali, as the most popular tourist attraction in Indonesia, is slowly starting to rise from the slump of the COVID-19 pandemic.</br></br>Most Indonesian people consider Bali as an elite tourist destination, because the majority of visitors are foreign tourists. Not infrequently Indonesian people also think that the price of admission to tourism and the price of food at the place to eat is also high (by the standards of foreign tourists).</br></br>Seeing the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic which is still uncertain, it is better for the Bali government to start moving to carry out "Rebranding Bali" for domestic tourists. Because they are considered the safest and most sustainable, to keep the economy in Bali alive and spinning.</br></br>There are several ways that the Balinese government can do to invite local and domestic tourists to visit Bali:</br>1. Ensure that Bali is a safe place during the Covid-19 pandemic, by showing that all frontline Bali tourism has been vaccinated and maintaining proper health protocols;</br>2. Invite influencers to advertise Bali. The hashtag #WorkFromBali seems to be very good and powerful to be echoed again;</br>3. Recalculate the highest price specifically for local and domestic tourists, such as the price of tourist entrance tickets, lodging prices, food prices, and so on, by adjusting the socio-economic conditions of the Indonesian people.</br>4. Provide understanding and training for the frontline Bali tourism, to treat local and domestic tourists in the same way as treating foreign tourists.</br></br>Hopefully Bali's economy will get better. Hopefully Bali's economy will get better.)
  • Marko Randelovic  + ("Marko Randelovic is an award winning film"Marko Randelovic is an award winning filmmaker and photographer from West Yorkshire, United Kingdom and is of mixed British and Serbian heritage.</br></br>Marko travels and works nomadically, often collaborating with charities and organisations to tell interesting cultural stories through the eyes of local people.</br></br>He tries to provide an insight into the inspiring lives of people from across the world, the problems they face and how they strive to overcome such challenges." they strive to overcome such challenges.")
  • SARANATAMANTRA tabik pakulun  + ("Meanings are full of meaning. In the Scri"Meanings are full of meaning. In the Script Seed Symbol, it arranges the core of the Mantra That Animates the World"</br>Every means of the ceremony is always full of meaning. Like a light that illuminates life for a cultured human being who leads him to be in harmony with the universe.</br>Life is inseparable from two different things but in pairs (Rwa Bhineda) which is symbolized by Arak - Berem who was born through two different journeys</br>"Purification" and "Purification". And when it's called Mantra Script, not everyone has the authority to say it.</br>That's why Mantra comes through a means called the way of managing mantras. Casts a Mantra even if it's not</br>be spoken.</br>I am the "Dwi Script" who cannot be guessed just by looking at the spectrum of colors captured by the retina. When my fusion occurs, indeed no human can measure the depth and even the situation. measure the depth and even the situation.)
  • Spirit of Legong  + ("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’ Suantara</br></br>Excerpt from article "Legong Rhapsody, a Dance Through Time" by Dewi Dian Reich.</br></br>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. </br></br>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.</br></br>Read full article in image reference link.Read full article in image reference link.)
  • BALI DAKI NAPI BALI MEWALI?  + ("OM SWASTYASTU" "OM AWIGHNAM ASTU NAMO SID"OM SWASTYASTU"</br>"OM AWIGHNAM ASTU NAMO SIDHAM"</br>"OM ANO BADRAH KRATAWO YANTU WISWATAH"</br>I would like to express my thanks to the presenter, for the time given to me, the honorable ladies and gentlemen of the jury and prospective members of the Bali Province DPD, as well as my fellow participants, whom I am proud of. Before that, let us pray to the presence of Almighty God. Thanks to Him, we can gather here with happiness at the Bali Public Participation Wikithon with orations, which carries the theme, Election 2024: what are the most urgent problems to be addressed by Bali's prospective leaders ? Hopefully events like this can be held frequently to develop a threatening Bali.</br></br>Happy guests, as we know, Bali is known as the island of a thousand temples with its very beautiful environment, which is often visited by foreign tourists, because Bali is one of the focuses of tourism in Indonesia. This is what drives many foreign tourists to come to Bali. Even though Bali is a tourist destination, this is not the main topic of discussion, but there are problems that have a significant impact on Bali. As we know, this so-called era of destruction, if we talk about the problems in Bali, will cause Bali to collapse. Unfortunately, the problems in Bali have not received treatment that is useful for the island of Bali.</br></br>Happy guests, if you look at life now it is certainly different from previous life, especially with the problems, the most important problem is related to the environment and land of the island of Bali which has been built up and used as a tourist attraction, this is what will make the island of Bali In terms of land and environment, it will become increasingly narrow, if all the land and environment in Bali is made into a tourist attraction, where will we (humans), animals and others live and live our daily lives? Talking about the land environment that has been converted into a tourist spot, of course there are many daily activities carried out to produce plastic waste for society, this is what will become Bali's next problem. The existence of rubbish in Bali is very sad and gets very little attention, this is what creates big dangers, for example: floods, dengue fever and others. Moreover, as has recently been reported, the rubbish bins or Suwung landfills in Bali are very full and cause fires, giving rise to smoke pollution which causes disease. Are we all willing to live and do activities in dirty places? Of course, many of you are reluctant to live in a dirty place. </br></br>Happy attendees, if I conclude it is related to the problems in Bali, so that Balinese leaders can provide solutions related to problems: the transfer of land or the environment to become tourist attractions and the rampant waste which has not received special attention from the government. Based on these problems, if we don't work together from now on as the front guard, it is certain that the island of Bali will gradually collapse. The island of Bali, which has been nicknamed a thousand temples, will lose its sanctity. Based on these problems, my hope is that the elected leader of Bali 2024 will be able to find a solution so that the Balinese people can implement the noble values that exist in Bali, namely TRI HITA KARANA, because these problems are related. with the TRI HITA KARANA value, so that Bali can return to the way it was before.</br></br>Happy guests, that is the speech I can deliver, I hope you all are aware of the current condition of Bali.re aware of the current condition of Bali.)
  • Anais Nin  + ("One of the first female writers of erotic"One of the first female writers of erotica, Anaïs Nin is perhaps most famous for her soul-penetrating diaries, her bohemian love affair with writer Henry Miller and an incestuous relationship with her father at the advice of her psychologist. She was also heavily involved in the psychoanalyst scene, and was interested in integrating and harmonising the self through the process of writing. Therefore it is no surprise that she idealised the idyllic island of Bali—a quiet refuge in which man lived in harmony with his universe....</br></br>In 1955, Anaïs first took LSD under the guidance of Aldous Huxley and wrote a beautifully evocative description of her visions and subconscious landscape which included images of Javanese temples, Balinese music, symbolic dance gestures before finally finishing with the conclusion, “Ah, I cannot capture the secret of life with WORDS.” She was beginning to reveal what her soul desired deep down—for Anaïs, utopia was a state of mind in which the artist had access to the world of dreams. Perhaps this is why she fell in love with the mysticism and art of Bali. In her final journal (volume 7 of her diaries) she finished with a reflection on her trip to this island, complete with magical descriptions of sacred cremations, opulent gardens, temple dances, Wayang shadow puppets, natural-material bungalows used as hotels, the haunting music, and the sophisticated and gentle ways of the Balinese people."d and gentle ways of the Balinese people.")
  • Generazi Z Menuju Bangkit  + ("Rising from the Ballad of Silence" Curre"Rising from the Ballad of Silence"</br></br>Currently, we are not just gathered as individuals but as part of a generation, a generation that plays a significant role in shaping our future, Generation Z.</br></br>Rise, oh Generation Z, from the ballad of silence that often silences our voices. In the dynamics of social and political complexity, we are called not to be passive spectators but active participants. This is a call to assert our identity, express opinions, and advocate for social justice values.</br></br>For too long, we have been trapped in silence, feeling restrained by norms that may not always align with our aspirations. It's time to understand that our right to speak and express opinions is unquestionable. Rise above the fear, fear of conflict, or rejection. Now is the time to transform silence into constructive rebellion.</br></br>Let's stop the apathetic attitude and allow social and political issues to grow without genuine responses. Remember, the policies and decisions made by the generations before us will shape the world we inherit. Don't let those above us determine our path without scrutiny from below.</br></br>I invite us all to embrace differences, to listen without prejudice, and to speak with integrity. We are voices capable of shaking the foundations of inequality and injustice. In openness and courage, let's together create the change we envision.</br></br>Be pioneers of change, Generation Z. Rise from the ballad of silence, speak up, and show the world that we are change agents capable of bringing social and political justice. Thank you.g social and political justice. Thank you.)
  • I Made Nanda Adi Saputera  + ("Small but full", is the appropriate expre"Small but full", is the appropriate expression to introduce a student of SMP Negeri 1 Selemadeg who comes from the foot of the mountain. I Made Adi Saputera, who is familiarly called Nanda, was born in Mendek, October 8, 2004. </br></br>This class VIII B student likes to organize. He is included in the OSIS board for the 2017-2018 term and has just been inaugurated as the OSIS board for the 2018-2019 term. As a student council administrator, he has never reneged in carrying out his obligations. Apart from that, Nanda also participates in extracurricular Nyastra Bali. He also has hobbies of football and drawing. The second child of Ida Ayu Komang Yunika with I Wayan Merdana from Banjar Mendek, Wanagiri Kauh Village, Selemadeg Tabanan District, is very fond of studying literature, especially writing Balinese script. </br></br>According to Nanda, writing Balinese script is an art based on feelings. He taught himself this hobby. His teacher noticed his aptitude and provided guidance to participate in competitions. When he was in elementary school, he won first place in the Balinese script writing competition at the Selemadeg district level in 2017 and first place in the Balinese script writing competition at the Tabanan level in the framework of Porsenijar 2017.</br></br>When he was in junior high school, he started by learning to write Balinese script in lontar. Thanks to his perseverance in learning, he won 1st place in writing Balinese script at the Tabanan regency level papyrus at Porsenijar in 2018, the 1st place writing the Tabanan regency invitation lontar at the Balipost Goes to School event in 2018 and at the Tabanan district ambassador at the Balinese script writing competition at Bali Arts Festival (PKB) in 2018. </br></br>Like other smart students, after graduating from SMP Nanda intends to continue his education at SMA Negeri 1 Tabanan. He also wants to continue his education at top universities such as the University of Indonesia (UI) or the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). This 14-year-old student who has dreams of becoming a painter said that his achievements are inseparable from the motivation of his parents and teachers. He emphasized that every child has the right to learn, regardless of who, from where, and wherever they go to school. In essence, EDUCATION IS A RIGHT, BUSINESS IS A RESPONSIBILITY. IS A RIGHT, BUSINESS IS A RESPONSIBILITY.)
  • Will Goldfarb  + ("Will Goldfarb’s culinary journey is a lon"Will Goldfarb’s culinary journey is a long story that deserves its own book. It stretches from his time at culinary school—Le Cordon Bleu—more than 20 years ago to stints in the kitchens of Gerard Mulot in Paris, Tetsuya Wakuda in Sydney and the legendary El Bulli in Catalonia, Spain. The master pastry chef launched the original Room4Dessert 15 years ago, at 17 Cleveland Place in New York City. He was nominated as Outstanding Pastry Chef at the prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards. After closing the original New York establishment, Chef Goldfarb arrived in the beautiful island of Bali. He worked with the teams at Ku De Ta and Potato Head, before opening Room4Dessert in Ubud in 2014." </br></br>Winner of The World's Best Pastry Chef 2021.nner of The World's Best Pastry Chef 2021.)
  • Good leader, people leader  + ("hallo my friends" "Do U know, next year its pemilu, on 2024" Haah, Pemilu? U don't know pemilu? Ewwwh right now I will tell u about pemilu 2024 Pemilu is blalalalala Ohhh I see When are pemilu held? I told you next year, it's close)
  • Condong and Inclination  + ('Dance is an ancient art that is intrinsic'Dance is an ancient art that is intrinsic to Balis’ creative spirit. One of the many forms of worship its people offer to the Creator. This is something we have in common with many cultures across the world. Forms of traditional dance are a natural and perhaps inevitable manifestation of human creativity. Modelled and tempered to embody our thoughts and philosophies.'</br></br>Looking at the rich heritage in traditional Balinese dance whilst discussing the impacts caused by a primarily commercial audience. Writing an article is one part, but it would not be possible without the full-hearted contributions of those who give fully to a collaboration for this type of project. Sri Apriani shares her experiences and performs the Tari Condong in Sawidji Studio whilst being a muse for a series of portraits by Dewi Dian Reich Exploring faces behind the dance.an Reich Exploring faces behind the dance.)
  • Melodious Urban  + ('Melodious Urban' is a new work by ManButu'Melodious Urban' is a new work by ManButur Suantara in response to the theme 'World Without Sound' exhibition Sawidji Gallery.</br></br>Do we relate to noise as a disturbance? Does quiet mean peace?</br></br>Capturing the hustle and bustle of Gajah Mada Street Denpasar, the image was made with multiple exposure techniques. With a combination of 9 images to become one single image. Then there are 25 of these images made up of 9 each.</br>For some people who live on this busy street, the noise is normal for them. To see the loud exhausts of cars and motorbikes and the horns from traffic 24 hours a day. However, when I ask some people who live there, they don't say it is noisy. they say it is normal.</br>It seems like they are conditioned to the environment and are on good terms with the noise. By creating this image I am trying to see the world inverted. To be in this activity and relate to the silence and quiet that some people seem to find there.quiet that some people seem to find there.)
  • Duo Saraswati  + ('Music is making connection' Duo Saraswati'Music is making connection'</br>Duo Saraswati is a cello-piano duo consisting of brothers Jan and Kris van der Plas. Whilst they both grew up and had their education in The Netherlands, they make the connection between traditional Indonesian music and the classical</br>music from Europe through their Balinese background. They performed in the Concertgebouw during a live radio performance and in April 2023 they will go on tour to Indonesia and perform in Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya and Denpasar.</br>Equality through difference</br>In a world that tends to think more in contrasts, the duo embraces their differences because that is what defines them. The combination of two cultures is a way for them to bring people from various cultures together.</br>Indonesia and The Netherlands united</br>The repertoire of Duo Saraswati is varied and always tries to find connection between European and Indonesian music. Examples of this is gamelan music composed by Colin McPhee played on cello and piano, and bringing together songs of Mochtar Embut and the Sonata of Francis Poulenc.</br>Jan van der Plas (1997) was a guest player at the Amsterdam Sinfonietta and during his studies he performed multiple contemporary works. Young composers are eager to work together with Jan. He studied at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam with Gideon den Herder and Jelena Očić, with whom he graduated his master's in 2021. Jan plays a cello made in 1967, built by Jaap Bolink, made available by the National Instrument Fund.</br></br>Kris van der Plas (2002) is a young pianist with a strong motivation to make chamber music. In 2020 he was the first prizewinner of the regional final of the Princess Christina Concours in which he also became national finalist.</br>Kris is regularly asked to play by singers and instrumentalist because of his flexibility and broad knowledge of the repertoire.</br>Currently Kris is studying with Frank Peters at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.eters at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.)
  • Silent Wings  + ('Silent Wings' is a sculptural work by con'Silent Wings' is a sculptural work by contemporary artist Putu 'Bonuz' Sudiana accompanied by a verse of poetry. Photography collaboration with Dewi Dian Reich Sawidji Gallery. Artwork is part of group Anthologyy 'World Without Sound' at Sawidji GAllery April 2023. </br>"Silent wings fly through the darkness of the night... stringing hymns on the face of the moon together with silence.." face of the moon together with silence..")
  • Arie Smit  + (15 April 1916 – 23 March 2016. Dutch-born15 April 1916 – 23 March 2016. Dutch-born Indonesian painter who lived on Bali.</br></br>Smit was the third of eight children of a trader in cheese and confectionery in Zaandam. His family moved in 1924 to Rotterdam, where Smit eventually studied graphic design at the Academy of Arts. In his youth he was most inspired by the work of three artists named Paul (Signac, Gauguin and Cézanne). In 1938 he joined the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army. After three months he was sent to the Dutch East Indies , where he worked as a lithographer for the Dutch army's Topographical Service in Batavia, engraving relief maps of the archipelago. Etching Balinese mountains onto maps ignited his desire to one day go to Bali.</br></br>In early 1942 Smit was transferred to the infantry in East Java, but was soon captured by the invading Japanese forces. He spent three and a half years in forced labor camps building roads, bridges, and railways on the Burma Railway in Thailand, and Burma. After the Japanese capitulation in August 1945, Smit convalesced in Bangkok until January 1946. After being stationed in Denpasar, Bali as a staff writer for the infantry, he returned to the Topographical Service in Batavia in September. Until its discontinuation in 1950, he remained employed at this service, eventually becoming head of the drawing department, but in his spare time he criss-crossed Java as a painter and in October 1948 had his first exhibition in Batavia/Jakarta.[5] After Indonesian Independence on December 27, 1949, all Dutch nationals had to choose between Dutch or Indonesian citizenship within two years. Smit briefly considered emigrating to South Africa, but decided to stay; he became an Indonesian citizen late in 1951. In the following years he taught graphics and lithography at the Institut Teknologi Bandung in West Java.</br></br>Bali</br>On invitation by the Dutch artist Rudolf Bonnet he visited Bali in 1956, together with Dutch artist Auke Sonnega. He soon met art dealer James (Jimmy) Clarence Pandy, who ran a gallery and souvenir shop. Pandy invited Smit to stay in a house on stilts at the beach of Sanur. Smit and Pandy remained friends and formed a partnership. Pandy was well-connected; Sukarno would sometimes bring his state guests to his gallery. With his love for bright colors, Smit was captured by the Balinese landscapes in its 'riotous light', and soon decided to stay to depict its villages, rice terraces, palm trees and temples.</br></br>In 1960, while touring the village of Penestanan in the Ubud District where he then lived, he came upon some boys drawing in the sand. Impressed by their talent, Smit invited them to his studio, where they became the first of a growing number of students. With minimal instruction but lots of encouragement and material support, his pupils created a naive style of genre painting that became known as the 'Young Artists' style, which at its peak had 300-400 followers. Though he is considered the father of the movement, its style is quite different than any of Smit's own styles over the years.</br></br>From the time of his arrival in Bali, Smit moved some 40 times, "to see what is beyond the next hill". He stayed longest in his favorite areas of Karangasem and Buleleng. He finally settled in 1992 in the village of Sanggingan near Ubud under the patronage of Pande Wayan Suteja Neka, founder of the Neka Art Museum. In recognition for his role in the development of painting on the island, Smit received the Dharma Kusama (Flower of Devotion, a Balinese cultural award) in 1992 from the government of Bali. The Arie Smit Pavilion was opened at the Neka Art Museum in 1994 to display his works and those of contemporary Balinese artists. The Museum Bali in Denpasar and the Penang Museum in Malaysia also have collections of his work. Smit further had exhibits in Jakarta, Singapore, Honolulu and Tokyo. Smit lived near Ubud for the rest of his life, but died on 23 March 2016 in a hospital Denpasar at three weeks before turning 100.enpasar at three weeks before turning 100.)
  • Anak Agung Made Djelantik  + (1919-2007 A prince from Karangasam who stu1919-2007</br>A prince from Karangasam who studied in Holland during the Second World War and returned to Indonesia as a medical doctor. Later upon his return to Indonesia he was sent to different parts of Eastern Indonesia that were frequently quite isolated to help the people there. In the course of these postings both he and his wife contracted malaria but he also became a specialist in the treatment of malaria. This proved to be extremely useful when Dr Djelantik worked for the World Health Organization which sent him to Iraq, Somalia and Afghanistan. Later he became the head of Bali’s main teacher’s training college in Sanglah and helped to found the Medical Faculty which he later also headed at the University of Udayanan in Denpasar.</br></br></br>Dr Djelantik playing the violin as a young boy. (photo: Bulantrisna Djelantik)</br>Dr Djelantik was a Renaissance man who was also active in the field of Balinese culture, both studying and promoting it. He was head of the Walter Spies Society with its Walter Spies Festival which focused on music and dance. Together with Fredrik de Boer, Hildred Geertz, and Heidi Hinzler he established the Society for Balinese Studies or Lembaga Penkajian Kebudayaan Bali in 1985. It held annual conferences in Bali and also abroad and according to Adrian Vickers Dr Djelantik was the natural leader of the organization. Via the organization he promoted both Balinese culture as well as the study of it. Dr Djelantik wrote papers on Balinese culture and a book on Balinese paintings which covers Balinese art history as well as Balinese aesthetics. Later he taught Aesthetics at the Akademi Seni Rupa Bali or the Balinese Academy of Arts. He also wrote an autobiography called “The Birthmark, Memoirs of a Balinese Prince”. Birthmark, Memoirs of a Balinese Prince”.)
  • Preserving and Modernizing Balinese Culture Before Maligia Marebu Bumi  + (50 years later. Bali will be welcoming its50 years later. Bali will be welcoming its 2000th saka year, and around this year, Bali will be celebrating its biggest ceremony ever. Apart from Eka Dasa Rudra, Bali will welcome the Maligia Marebu Bumi ceremony which is held once every 1000 years, every last three digits of the Saka year reach 0. However, judging from the current condition of Balinese culture, it is now increasingly dim. Will the Maligia Marebu Bumi ceremony still hold Balinese culture? Because many young people have left Balinese culture, forgetting the Balinese language. Then how. I hope the government can listen to my advice. My suggestion is that the government must infuse Balinese culture to young people, by developing the entertainment industry. Countries like Japan and Korea can maintain their culture because young people watch their own culture. Most young people in Indonesia, especially in Bali watch foreign films and play foreign entertainment with a foreign culture, so that young Balinese have an interest in foreign cultures, and end up having the dream of wanting to live in a foreign country. If the government wants to develop the entertainment industry, then young people will be aware of the culture they have, so they will aspire to develop their own country. In addition to solving internal problems, the entertainment industry is very profitable. With this, Balinese culture will be increasingly recognized by the world and its influence can match Japanese and Korean culture. Then can this be realized? The Entertainment Industry can be anything, such as Movies, Animation, Games, Songs, Etc. Many Balinese HR talents are suitable for this, such as painters who will create 2D graphic designs, City People who are talented with Coding, and Undagi or Sculptors who will create 3D designs. because at this time, it is time for us to modernize our culture so that it can be accepted by our younger generation, even the world by our younger generation, even the world)
  • Kadasarin Pancasila Ngwangun Indonesia Sane Pinih Becik  + (77 years of Indonesia’s independence, how 77 years of Indonesia’s independence, how do we millennials appreciate it?</br>Yes, Indonesia’s independence could be appreciated by the spirit of Pancasila (the five inseparable and interrelated principles at the heart of Indonesia). We should always be grateful for the independence we have attained by keeping togetherness in all circumstances and growing affection for our nation. Apart from that, we should prioritize musyawarah (good intention-based discussion for mutual benefits) whenever there is any problem. We should also participate in infrastructure development of the nation such as building toll roads, maintaining tourist destinations and others.intaining tourist destinations and others.)
  • Burung pada Ranting  + (A bird perched on a tree branch, even thouA bird perched on a tree branch, even though a bird can fly to and fro wherever it wants, it still needs a home or a place to rest which in this work I describe with a tree branch.</br>It's the same with humans, humans can do whatever they want, can go wherever they want, pursue goals, wander in search of identity. But even so, humans still need a family that is always warmly welcomed as a place to go home, home as a place to rest, friends who are always there as a support system, and of course the main thing is religion or belief as our foothold to step so that we always walk the right path. , because the essence is that no matter how far humans go, they will eventually return to God.ns go, they will eventually return to God.)
  • Pupulan Ambu Luu  + (A cloud of trash is hanging over Cheekoo’s head, making her the unhappiest girl in the world. Read this wonderful story to find out how Cheekoo gets rid of this horrible trash cloud.)
  • Survivor  + (A collection images in black and white by A collection images in black and white by ManButur dedicated to the meaning and value of Trees. ManButur Suantara interviewed by Sawidji Gallery for the article 'I Hear You Tree'. Part of several discussions regarding the power and contribution of Trees into human lives. As started by artist Made Budiarta in 'Inauguration of Trees'. Made Budiarta in 'Inauguration of Trees'.)