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A book that discusses the existence of living things outside of Earth from a Hindu perspective. +
The SALCON virus outbreak hits Bali. Nagapuspa has not been found. Epsilon is furious. Haricatra disappears as if swollen by the Earth! +
Company biography of Perkumpulan Pendidikan Nasional, Denpasar, a famous institution that gave birth to Undiknas University, SMP Nasional Denpasar and more. +
A book about a short trip around Bali and admiring its architecture. +
Kadek Haricatra has a strange ability. He could see the Nagapuspa flower, the golden lotus flower growing on the rock. The flower can cure all human ailments. But Epsilon, the biggest drug company in the country, is really eager to take Nagapuspa. Kadek Haricatra wanted to be killed. He must run! +
Biography of Professor Gede Sri Darma, who used to be the youngest professor in Indonesia. +
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The cone-shaped of Kayonan in shadow puppets symbolize human life. The higher the knowledge and the older the age, The higher the knowledge and the older the age, humans must increasingly conical unite the Soul, Sense, Creation, Initiative, and Work in our lives (closer to the God). +
The island of Bali has been inextricably bound up with the tourism industry. This article examines the dynamic Balinese cultural identity and its ever-changing relationship with tourism in the age of globalism through the analysis of a case study: the construction of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (between 1993–2018), containing an enormous statue of the Hindu God Wisnu mounting the magical bird Garuda. The park and statue can be seen as a new cultural landmark for the Indonesian nation and for the Balinese tourism industry. However, the case study of the park also shows how Bali has changed its role within the Indonesian archipelago since the fall of the Suharto regime in 1998 while dealing with new challenges of global tourism. Representations of a Balinese cultural identity have evolved from national, top-down level constructions of ‘cultural tourism’ into a global tourist destination through hosting international events at the park. +
Bali’s history is made up of many contradictions. Some of these are intrinsic to Balinese culture and society; others are due to the experience of colonisation by the Dutch and the result of incorporation into the nation-state of Indonesia. Others still stem from forces of modernisation, globalisation, tourism and consumerism. The authors of Bali’s Silent Crisis: Desire, Tragedy and Transition highlight these contradictions to reveal underlying problems that continue to shape, influence and in certain ways, haunt daily life in Bali. They contend that these forces and associated changes have resulted in deep psychological and cultural trauma that remains largely unacknowledged – hence a ‘silent crisis’ – and runs counter to the discourse of Bali as a paradise.
The authors have lived and worked in Indonesia over many years, with much of that time in Bali. With academic backgrounds in cultural studies and health promotion they bring an interesting perspective to their subject and display an obvious concern for the long-term psychological health of Balinese caught up in the profound processes of change, violence, and desire that are encapsulated in the subtitle of their book. From the outset we get a very strong sense of their motivation in researching and writing the book and their commitment to Balinese friends and colleagues. It is clear they have a great deal of affection for their subjects and come to their conclusions based on a long-term engagement with Bali.
The full review of the book is available in: https://www.insideindonesia.org/review-bali-s-silent-crisis?highlight=WyJiYWxpIiwiYmFsaSdzIiwiJ2JhbGkiLCJiYWxpJyIsImJhbGknLiIsIidiYWxpJ3MiLCJiYWxpJywiLCJiYWxpcycuIl0%3D +
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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. +
The purpose of this study is to design a form of optimizing the role of the pecalang in helping to organize common order and public order organized by the Covid-19 Pandemic Prevention Task Force Team. This study is descriptive-qualitative writing which uses and collects more information by exploring every social phenomenon that occurs. The division of authority for the administration of common order and public order held by the Bali Provincial Civil Service Police Unit in an effort to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic experienced many obstacles. It is necessary to optimize the role of the pecalang in helping to organize common order and public order organized by the Covid-19 Pandemic Prevention Task Force Team. +
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. +
Traditional Balinese painting elements contain narrative, illustrative, figurative, functional, these formed the structure of Balinese art which is closely related to the existence of the text as the background of its creation. This study aims to read the influence caused by narrative as things that affect the “wimba” and the “cara wimba” in traditional Balinese painting which is focused on Sutasoma's painting in the Kamasan painting style in Bale Kambang Kerta Gosa, Klungkung and the painting of Prabu Salya by I Ketut Gede Singaraja. This research method uses a qualitative art research with analytical descriptive, the theory used as an analysis is the system namely Ruang-Waktu-Datar from the theory of Bahasa Rupa. The results of the analysis show that the narrative forms a system of procedures for depicting traditional Balinese paintings which can be seen from the way the perspective is applied from various sides, the pattern of depiction of figures that replace facial expressions with gestures, as well as the presence of a symbolic time dimension. Through reading with the Ruang-Waktu-Datar, it is found that traditional Balinese paintings are influenced by narratives that are very strongly reflected in their language of appearance. +
Collection of Photographs of the Wildflowers in Ubud's Hills and Rice Fields.
A reflection of the gentle, quiet nature of fortitude. Our blossoming hills and rambling terraces. Here, the overlooked and the neglected survive and thrive. They blossom beautifully as well. +
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. +
World 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.
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.
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.
The Spirit of Inclusivity
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.
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.
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.
Online Exhibition available for viewing at Sawidji.com https://sawidji.com/2023/04/16/world-without-sound-an-anthology/
Explores what lies within the character of ‘Topeng Keras’. One of the sacred Masks that appear in Topeng Babad. One of Bali’s oldest and most sacred Dance Mask Rituals. A series of portraits exploring the character that resonates within the Mask 'Topeng Keras', the dance and the dancer. And the realtionship between the three. +
Portrait of contemporary artist Putu Bonuz Sudiana by Dewi Dian Reich. In Sawidji Studio. A multi disciplinary contemporary artist well known for his powerful abstract style. Putu Bonuz Sudiana is a dynamic and progressive artist with a creative charisma that attracts a wide range of audiences. His contributions have been in painting, installation, music, performance art and poetry. +
Topeng Dalem. The King, the Mask and the Dance.
Topeng Dalem represents the King, Dalem Waturenggon, associated with the Golden Age of Balinese Kingdom of Gelgel during the 16th century. He is known within this narrative as loving, benevolent and wise. A compassionate King. That is why, according to Kadek Sudiasa, in order to carve and capture the essence of Topeng Dalem is difficult. To capture the calm and gentleness of this King, with what he describes as having a particular softness around the eyes. It is this very subtlety within his character that makes it difficult to capture. He lacks the obvious characteristics that are embodied in Topeng Keras or Topeng Tua.
For Full article https://sawidji.com/2023/07/19/topeng-dalem-the-truth-of-a-king/ +
Portrait of Aryani Willems by Dewi Dian Reich, Sawidji Art and Photography. Fine Art Photography. +
The Dancer. When a Dance carries such a monumental heritage, its substance is often disconnected from a much larger audience. Those who study the culture and its arts and are dancers themselves have a deeper well of understanding of the art. Perhaps relating to the dancer is a good way to appreciate the dance. A human element that we can all understand. +
'Lost Signal' is part of Photography Series of the same name by Dewi Dian Reich. Writer, artist and photographer.
"My Grandfather speaks and walks these streets. He use to hold my hand,
My Grandfather is ageless, his vision sharp and wisdom deep,
Where is our playground? Why does he stumble?
Is it my eyes that are careless of the nails and broken glass that would cut his feet? Or my ears that mute out his voice?
Did you not know there are sharp nails and broken glass that would cut his naked feet? +
Portrait of Artist Sujana Suklu in the studio drawing on novel. Exploring one of the Three Rooms of Art. Art by Interaction.
Art by Interaction refers to a process touched by interactivity or collaboration. It is worthwhile to note the differences between interaction and collaboration are different. A collaborative process suggests mutual agreement, whilst interactions may occur within an art process that is not deliberate. All collaborations are interactions, yet not all interactions are collaborations. +
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. +
Portrait of contemporary artist Wayan Suastama by Dewi Dian Reich. Environmental portraiture, in an unstaged environment. Naturally depicting the artists studio workshop. Taken in early 2023 whilst cataloguing the artists works.
'Through the creative process, you learn to have honest conversations with yourself. That leads inevitably to peace in your life. That’s a gift of positivity.' ~ Wayan Suastama +
Social and Culture represented to discuss some of the issues that are affecting the longevity and authenticity of traditional practices in Bali today. Issues such as commercialisation of art and culture and its potential impacts on generations from today.
"It is not the lack of change that we should admire here. For there is definitely change. it would be foolish to deny that. It is the effort and the collective commitment that has survived even to this degree the ravaging changes that time and progress has brought everywhere else. I admire the fact that there is evidence that change may come, but there is still choice." +
Getting to know the Sacred Masks of Bali, through the perspectives of the artists whose lives are intimately intertwined. The character of the 'Hard Mask' and a Mask Makers' and dancers experiences with it.. excerpt from article..
"Topeng Keras is one of 5 characters that appear in the Topeng Babad Ceremonial Dance (refer to ‘Topeng Babad Today‘). Amongst these are Topeng Ratu (the Kings’ Mask) Topeng Tua (Old Mask) Topeng Sidakarya (Sidakarya Mask) Topeng Bondres (Common Peoples’ Mask). Kadek explains that according to the rules of mask making in Bali, the first mask is Topeng Keras. Topeng Keras is a ‘Patih’ (Minister of the King) The word Patih or Pepatih is a regent title that was traditionally used among Austronesian polities of insular Southeast Asia. In the first place, it denoted the chief minister of a kingdom or a traditional regency. The word originates from the Sanskrit word Patih meaning maintainer, master or guide." +
'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.'
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. +
It is believed that the Barong Landung is the manifestation of a royal couple, the King Jayapangus and his Chinese Consort Kang Cing Wie.
The story goes, that the royal couple were deeply in love but after many years had not been blessed with children. In need of a successor, the King went to Mount Batur to meditate and seek guidance. As he meditated there he met and took as his second wife the Dewi Danu. The daughter of the Goddess of Lake Batur. It is after this second marriage that conflict continued to haunt the family of the King Jayapangus. In summary, The Goddess of the Lake, angry to see her daughter hurt and betrayed. Because of this She destroyed King Jayapangus and his first wife Kang Cing Wie.
Read related articles at www.sawidji.com +
Cappucino and Croissants, 2023
Dewi Dian Reich
Fine Art Giclee Print
60cm x 100cm
Cappucino and Croissants is part of a series that take Topeng Tua across different social and urban landscapes. There are references here to traditional identity, suggested tones of displacement and estrangement. The layers of meaning we can unravel here to reflect upon is truly open ended. You may even find humor here. +
Portrait of artist Aryani Willems by Dewi Dian Reich, Sawidji Art and Photography. Taken in June 2023. +
Reflecting on the nature of Time and our relationship to the Earth and Spirit through a conceptual journey. Ref exhibition guide
https://sawidji.com/2022/12/13/kala-and-the-guardians-a-timely-reflection/
Kala is known to come with many definitions. Among these are time, death, performing arts, and specific deities in Hinduism, Javanese and Balinese mythologies. Yet, despite the many origin stories, there is a connecting thread that Kala is all of those manifestations. However, in this Collaboration, Kala is our canvas. Here Kala is defined specifically through her manifestation as TIME.
Kala is experienced through the conceptual portraits of the two Guardians representing our Earthly World and our Spiritual World. The portraits of the Guardians of Earth and Spirit were created through a combination of installations and the photography of Dewi Dian and ManButur Suantara. The paintings of Nyoman Handi respond to the questions and reflections raised by the Guardian portraits. +
Nungkalik International Art Festival
Art 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 Festival
Artists 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/
A portrait of artist Sujana Suklu in a collaboration with Dewi Dian Reich. Exploring the Three Rooms of Art. Art by Interaction in the studio.
Sujana Suklu is known as a progressive thinker of contemporary art in Bali. With a pioneering vision that reflects a universal philosophy. Sujana Suklus’ contributions are vast in scope, encompassing multi-disciplinary fields within fine arts, academic and community platforms. Suklus’ academic research explores ways to bring art methodologies into communities cultivating and preserving local wisdom whilst expanding existing skill sets. The beauty of this research is that it has been applied and is actively growing in communities today. +
Kala and the Guardians
Reflecting on the nature of Time and our relationship to the Earth and Spirit through a conceptual journey.
A collaborative exhibition with the works of Dewi Dian, ManButur Suantara, Nyoman Handi.
Kala and the Guardians conceptualise an abstract idea. The primary themes that we explore here are Kala, Earth and Spirit. In and of themselves, their nature. In addition to seeing these three entities separately, the threading of them together in this collaboration is to ask you to explore your relationship to each of these elements.
Kala, Earth and Spirit
Kala is known to come with many definitions. Among these are time, death, performing arts, and specific deities in Hinduism, Javanese and Balinese mythologies. Yet, despite the many origin stories, there is a connecting thread that Kala is all of those manifestations. However, in this Collaboration, Kala is our canvas. Here Kala is defined specifically through her manifestation as TIME. Of the three characters that we introduce, Kala is the faceless one. She is not represented as a portrait, or in a painting. Yet, she is present in them and in a significant way. That is also part of our display and exploration of Time. Part of the reflections in which Sawidji invites you to contemplate.
How different art mediums reinforce the message..
Kala is experienced through the conceptual portraits of the two Guardians representing our Earthly World and our Spiritual World. The portraits of the Guardians of Earth and Spirit were created through a combination of installations and the photography of Dewi Dian and ManButur Suantara. The paintings of Nyoman Handi respond to the questions and reflections raised by the Guardian portraits.
Collaboration, More Than Just a Word
All the mediums present in this collaboration bring very different qualities. Sawidji leads with photography. However, the photographic works are actually partners to installation pieces. Installation pieces that we created together as a team. The making of the costumes and studio installations together as a team is truly at the heart of each of our collaborations. A seed of an idea may be singular, but as it germinates and grows, all the contributing elements are what make it possible for it to flourish and blossom. Much the same for Sawidji Collaborations.
The artists that come together agree on the message. We feel the same about the message. It resonates in each of us. With this trust and agreement, we move together throughout the day and create together, the best embodiment of our concept. There is in fact a lot of freedom. A lot of room for each person to spontaneously make changes and try new things. There is no shortcut to the process. Our work is a result of going through a growth and maturing process for each concept, and this is done together.
Online Exhibition available for viewing https://sawidji.com/2022/12/13/kala-and-the-guardians-a-timely-reflection/
Portrait of Artistic Director and Visual Artist Dibal Ranuh. +
Sangeh Monkey Forest.
A Forest Memory, the Power of Memory and the Secrets of a Sacred Forest
Memory 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. +
Sawidji Comes Home is a celebration of our new home in the historic part of Plawa Denpasar, with a collection of works from our artist collective. A wonderful exposition of dynamic, multi-disciplinary creative voices.
We celebrate each individual passion, fixation, obsession, compulsion of each artist that is at the core of their creative drive. What compels them to create in this pure and selfless way. As artists we go through such a personal and intimate process, often filled with some form of struggle in the self, only to give birth to the physical form of an idea. This in itself is a wonder, a powerful seed that nourishes arts’ growth.
Exhibition Catalogue
https://sawidji.com/portfolio/sawidji-comes-home/ +
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. +
Natures' Blossoms. An exploration of the hypothetical psychology of Nature through Portraiture as a theoretical genre. +
A series of photographs exploring a different, subtler side of the White Wood of Banyan. The fearsomeness of time evident in the turns and creases of this beautiful Sacred Tree.
Botanical Notes..
The White Wood Tree of Banyan was thought to be a ‘Bunut’ Tree or ‘Banyan Tree. Like many similar Ancient Trees in Bali. However, statements from local residents confirm that the genus of the tree has not yet been expressly confirmed. By the Ministry of Forestry or any University research teams. Their reluctance to confirm the genus of the tree is due to some particularities.
It is said the White Wood does not flower but bears fruit (we were a direct witness to the abundance of fruit on The White Wood). It has also been said that the White Wood will shed all its leaves every few months. Though Banyan Trees may shed leaves to retain moisture, it is unusual for a tree to shed leaves this regularly in a moist climate. So for all these reasons, the villagers have continued to call this tree Pohon Kayu Putih Bayan (the White Wood of Banyan). +
Five artists from various fields of art active in the Sawidji Artist Collective explore the question ‘what makes us human?’ This is a collaboration titled “Manus, a Conscious Journey” which opened on December 15, 2023, and will be open to the public until February 3, 2024. The exhibition is a Sawidji Collaboration working in partnership with Sudakara Art Space, Sanur, Bali, Indonesia.
The artists involved in the Manus collaboration are Dibal Ranuh, Made Kaek, Nyoman Butur Suantara, Tjandra Hutama, and Dian Dewi. The five artists who have strong, militant and proven “colours” in their respective fields unite and dissolve in “Manus”.
Multi-disciplinary art collaboration including painting, sculpture, photography, digital media and film installation art. +
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. +
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. +
'Red Chair and the White Room is a mixed media presentation by exploring social and cultural changes through a symbolic portrait narrative. A Sawidji Collaboration that looks upon current social and cultural changes through a symbolic portrait narrative. With art and photography by D.D Reich and ManButur Suantara. With additional costume and installation support by Juniari and Meliani.
Excerpt:
This is not a story about a boy and a girl.. Our portrait story is one of all of us. Each portrait takes us through a transformation. Transformations that are connected and represents a collective reality that we face as a traditional community. Enjoy the Online Narration of this exhibition.
https://sawidji.com/2022/08/17/red-chair-and-the-white-room-a-collaboration/ +
'Doa' is part of a series of images in 'Kala and the Guardians'. A Conceptual Art Collaboration.
Reflecting on the nature of Time and our relationship to Earth and Spirit through a conceptual mixed media narrative. A collaborative exhibition with the works of Dewi Dian, ManButur Suantara, Nyoman Handi.
Kala & the Guardians Limited Editions presents a selection of works from the second project presented by Sawidji in what has become our conceptual narrative way. Our story grew together from its initial theme to its installation-focused process in Sawidji Studio. From costume design to studio staging, the documentation of its process carries as much of its meaning for us as the final images that we present. +
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. +
From Exhibition LINES UPON RHYTHM December 2022 at Vin Gallery Vietnam:
He took his focus in a unique way by highlighting the shapes and designs of mass products that are available in the market. Those commodities are commonly found
and displayed everywhere with bright colours which can also be found in his artwork characteristics producing wonderful compositions.
“Lines” will be the main feature in this show, to present how he’s adopting and appropriating the lifestyle of contemporary society closely related to consumerism. Creating lines with rhythm and drawing with bright colours while at the same time, he’s playfully criticising and celebrating contemporary society often becomes
irrational when lured by consumerism. And the rhythm composition of colours and lines will reenact fantasies that capitalism has done to their products. +
Photorealistic painting with Barbies. +
The story of Uwug Kengetan begins with the story of the journey of Ida Dalem Kresna Kepakisan, who reigns in the Samplangan kingdom of Gianyar. His presence in Samplangan was a blessing from the king of Majapahit who ordered the main patihs and the aryas of Majapahit, including Arya Kapakisan from the descendants of Kadiri, to be willing to accompany and maintain maximally and faithfully the presence of Ida Dalem Kresna Kapakisan in Bali. The story of Uwug Kengetan, which is full of religious historical values, was composed into the Bali Purwa poem in the form of geguritan. Presented in the form of two scripts (Balinese and Latin), equipped with a number of illustrations based on the main content of the story. +
Pupuh Kadiri is taken from the sekar madya or kidung piscarana which tells the story of the angel Menaka seducing Sang Ari Dharma who was left behind by his empress. +
Geguritan literary works that tell the meaning and philosophy of matatah +
A literary work of Poetry that tells about how to farm in the fields +
A modern Balinese literary work that tells the story of a grandmother who supports herself who is thought to have occult knowledge +
A literary work that contains deep meaning about Melasti, Pangrupukan or Tawur Agung/Kesanga, Nyepi and Ngembak Geni ceremonies +
Gamelan music composed by Colin McPhee played on cello and piano +
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Deviations in the behavior of foreign tourists often occur in Badung Regency. Forms of deviant behavior include aggressive behavior, behavior against authority, disrespectful behavior and stupid behavior. The need for a preventive social control effort in anticipating the occurrence of deviations in the behavior of foreign tourists in the future. Determination of informants using purposive sampling and snowball sampling. Data collection is done by observation, interviews, literature study, and documentation. Data analysis techniques using qualitative analysis with the creditability test and the dependability test. The discussion resulted in a model of the construction display framework of preventive social control in Badung Regency, which was formed based on facts or the phenomenon of behavior deviations that often occur. In the introduction of the forms of deviant behavior of foreign tourists there are 4 forms and have a total of 17 behaviors and the total forms of such deviations require social control with a preventive approach. In the preventive approach there are 10 ways that can control foreign tourists to deviate. The role of tourism stakeholders (local communities, government and tourism entrepreneurs) is needed to distribute Do's and Don't's in Bali brochures. The brochure will later contain supporting pictures or illustrations to attract the reader's interest, understand the meaning in each sentence. Preventive social control material by dividing 3 material is presented, namely: Do's in Bali, Do's in Bali, and Why in Bali. After the mechanism for distributing brochures is carried out by stakeholders and there is still a deviation of tourist behavior, the next stage of violators will be subject to sanctions. +
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Objective: This study aimed to investigate association between conspiracy beliefs, trusts in media and authoritative information sources, with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Methods: We conducted online survey on adult resident of Bali Province, Indonesia in September 14th to October 31st 2020 collecting data on demographics, impacts of the pandemic, conspiracy beliefs, trusts in conventional media and authoritative sources, as well as vaccine acceptance. We conducted bivariate and multivariate analysis for determinants of vaccine acceptance with SPSS 23.0. Results: We recruited 779 respondents with 38.9% male and median age of 24 years old (IQR 20 – 26). The result showed vaccine acceptance of 60.8%. Vaccine acceptance was correlated with conspiracy beliefs, trusts in conventional media and authoritative sources with Spearman's rho of 0.350, 0.269, and 0.287 respectively. Controlling for demographics and impacts of pandemic, showed strong conspiracy beliefs and trust in conventional media as the only independent determinants with OR of 0.33 (CI95% 0.20–0.54) and 1.91 (CI95% 1.37–2.65) respectively. Conclusion: The results indicated considerable impacts of infodemic, represented by conspiracy beliefs, trust in media, and in authoritative sources, toward COVID-19 vaccine acceptance. Effective public health messaging should be conducted concurrent with vaccine rollout to improve acceptance and achieve herd immunity. +
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 +
'Spiritual Healing’ 2022 is Sayur’s most recent painting and a light-hearted response to Bali as an international spiritual tourist mecca. Beautiful soft colours and visual rhythms highlight the composition, an interesting fusion of creative influences inherited from his culture and others inspired by other painters. First, the soothing blue sky makes way for graceful curving lines of brown and orange clouds. Next, our eyes are drawn to the conical shape of the volcanic peak and immediately follow the gentle rhythm of the smoke wafting from the crater. Sayur’s description of the smoke is a modification of the cloud motif taken from the Classical Balinese style.
Harmonic colouration catches the eye. Two white herons on both sides of the smoke create a dynamic sense of movement, emphasising the bird’s motion of flight—our eye dances in tune, one-two-three, observing the icons. As we continue down the composition, the green foliage of the forest captures our attention. The visual rhythm changes again as our eye circumnavigates the leaves. The vertical lines of the tree allow the eye to sweep up and down the elongated trunks. To the right, the artist entertains us with other information, tall palms, curvaceous rice terraces, and round coconuts. He depicts a kite trapped in a tree as a simple, humorous distraction.
The focal point of the composition is the three figures. A Balinese woman carries an offering upon her head. A pale-skinned female tourist with her palms raised and water pouring onto her head participates in a Balinese cleansing ritual called melukat. A monkey upon a brown rock watches on with a grin of delight as he pushes a toy boat into the spring. The swirling curves on the stone are the artist’s modification of a classical icon. The visual rhythms change as the eye flows around the arcs of the figures, each with differing dimensions, colouration and feeling. Finally, we follow the shape of the skimpy blue G-string as it disappears into the tourists behind.
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.
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This research is motivated by two reasons, namely the lack of the presence of characters with the Indonesian identities, and the marginalization of female characters in superhero comics. One of the comics that is quite representative of presenting Indonesia's cultural traditions and local wisdom is Luh Ayu Manik Mas, which contains the Balinese culture. This paper discusses how Luh Ayu Manik Mas has represented the Balinese women through her character as a superhero. The research is carried out using the content analysis method on the four comic editions of Luh Ayu Manik Mas. The results of this study have shown that Luh Ayu Manik Mas was designed to appear to be a manifestation of local identity, such as a source of strength from the Tri Datu bracelet, and the belief in the Tri Hita Karana. Tri Datu is believed to be the source of life force and Tri Hita Karana as the principle of life that ensures harmony in every aspect of life. Religion and culture are two different things. Luh Ayu Manik Mas, represents the figure of a Balinese female superhero who is glorified by the teachings of Hinduism as the dominant religion in Bali, is in contrast to Balinese culture which is still subject to the patriarchal system. +
This article discusses the strategies deployed by widows and divorcees (janda) in negotiating cultural constraints and social stigmatisation in contemporary Bali. In Balinese patriarchal society, women are disadvantaged in terms of their access to employment and commonly earn less than men. When a marriage ends, Balinese widows and divorcees not only lose their partners but also an important source of family income. Janda may need to take on additional burdens in supporting themselves and their families and are therefore economically vulnerable. In addition, janda are often considered to be sexually available, may be the target of men’s sexual advances and thus become a frequent source of gossip. The dual state-village administrative system further complicates divorce and remarriage within Balinese patriarchal society. In order to understand how Balinese janda cope with these social and cultural constraints, this article focuses on the contrasting life histories of three janda. Deploying Pierre Bourdieu’s concepts of economic, cultural, social and symbolic capital, the analysis demonstrates that access to multiple forms of capital plays an important role in enabling Balinese janda to make their lives bearable and manageable. With adequate access to economic resources, janda can not only demonstrate their independence and ability to support their children, but also are able to meet their social and religious obligations. In this way they can maintain their respectability and social acceptance within their local communities. These findings contribute to a wider and more complex picture of the life of Balinese janda. +
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The COVID - 19 pandemic has a huge impact on the lives of Balinese citizens. The aim of this study is to find the right steps and frameworks that reduce the spread and death caused by COVID - 19 as quickly as possible with minimum impact on the socioeconomic sustainability of the island. Preventive measures are needed, especially for the Field
Facilitator Staff as the front guard, so that the BSPS program channelled adequately.
The key to smooth distribution, in addition to the precise mechanism, must also follow
the government's recommendations and implement health protocols. The results show that the population and employment structure of Bali has
high potential for the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is due to the high level of
population mobility, both population mobility between regions within the country and
population mobility between countries. The second cause is the Balinese population
structure consists of many elderly people, thus causing a high potential case fatality
rate from a pandemic. Based on the results of the study, it is recommend minimize the
possibility of the spread of covid-19 through the first and second rapid tests involving
as many residents that potential to be covid-19 deployment carrier, both through local
transmission and imported cases. +
Main development problem in developing country is the contradiction between unemployment and poverty. It is caused by the strong relation between both problems. Poverty in so many cases mostly started by the lack access of productive human source to the job field. The complexity of the problem drive the worldwide commitment in reducing poverty all over the world by the draft of development goals, called Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). To promote the development, the effort to reduce poverty that mainly started by the unemployment must involve the society in participative platform. The participation pattern possibly reducing poverty to be more grounded, strengthen commitment between society in responsibility to reduce unwelfare . The local genius, for instance Lembaga Perkreditan Desa (LPD) that is own by the village association has the strategic role in reducing poverty trough the improvement of its social function beside the main function which is to improve the members welfare. The social function means the commitment and togetherness between member to institution and between members. +
I Gede Nala Antara pinaka Development Team Governor of Bali pinaka Keynotespeech maosang indik Bali madué the potential of sané ageng civilization. Silih sinunggil, based on sané ngawinang, Balinese madué, based on panglimbak kawagedan, manusané, sané, strong santukan, Balinese madué, soang-soang script. So akéh local language sané wénten ring Indonesia, Balinese language wantah silih tunggil base sané madué script. "Wantah script silih single means of communication, mawinan digital application innovation ngengén Balinese script prasida kalimbakang ring sajeroning Balinese script education +
This study aims to explore and analyze about the position of heir converts in terms of rights and obligations both within the family and in indigenous communities as well as relevant legal consequences arising heir switch religions. This study is an empirical law, with non-doctrinal approach (socio legal research). Data extracted with interviews, analyzed qualitatively . The results showed that the heirs are turning religion is no longer a resident heir. Consequently heir in question fall heir rights of parents. The death of heir rights cause no obligations to be assuming both obligations towards the family and towards i ndigenous peoples. Heir converts studied from Lawrence M. Friedman's theory about the legal system consists of three elements, namely the legal structure, the substance of the law and legal culture, which of the three elements that are not experiencing gro wth. Thus the customary law of inheritance Bali still preserved intact. +
‘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.
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WHO established Covid-19 as the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). On 12 February 2020, WHO declared a novel coronavirus in humans as Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Covid-19 pandemic had a severe impact on Bali's economic and tourism sectors. The government said the Bali region was suffering from Covid-19 where all tourism stopped and 96% of hotels were temporarily closed. As a result, there are many layoffs and a community that did not have jobs. In everyday living life becomes very alarming. Covid-19 is very influential in the Balinese people future life. The purpose of this research is to find out the impact of Covid-19 on food needs, basic needs and survival community in the Bali area. Methodology: the research done by survey. The distance and location given, use the google form application. The population of 1500 people with aged 15-60 years and working in the tourism sector. The number of samples was 150 respondents or 10% of the total population. Data collected is related to economic, socials and environmental conditions of the household during the Covid-19 outbreak. Descriptive data analysis in the form of visual research results in the form of graphs, tables and figures. Main Findings: During the 60-day outbreak of Covid- 19 the community infected 343 people, recovered 232 people and died 4 people. Pressure on the tourism sector in Bali resulted in the economic collapse. Most of the 80% of informal workers in Bali are laid off (not working), further increasing the number of open unemployment in Bali. Originality / Novelty that 95% of Balinese people experience changes in social behavior, healthy living and maintaining environmental cleanliness. The anxiety towards Covid-19 is still reasonable not get to social dysfunction. Despite the difficulty of interacting between communities, stay at home 75% kinship at home is tighter. +
The purpose of this study is to analyze how effective is the impact of government
policies on the implementation of physical distancing as social-ethical behavior of Balinese people in responding to these policies. A survey was conducted for data collection using an online question instrument filled by 109 people of various backgrounds and ages. Having an analysis of the data, the overall conclusion is that the physical distancing appeal did not significantly influence several activities that could predictably increase COVID-19 transmission in Bali. On the same side that the COVID-19 outbreak felt by respondents harmed their jobs in Bali which are still dominated by the tourism sectors. It appears that there are two contradictions between physical distancing calls that are considered to interfere with the work activities of respondents, but on the other hand, if it is not done physical distancing, it is predicted that the outbreak of COVID-19 will be getting worse. This research recommended to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak, the government can lock down territories or perhaps on a national scale with cautious policy while still considering the adequacy of food, communication networks, electricity, and water for the community at regionally or nationally so that people do not get out home to work. +
In Bali’s regency called Tabanan, nowadays there are emerging home industries producing the Kerupuk Ladrang. Kerupuk Ladrang is crispy chips made of wheat flour with some eggs and spices. For our project, we have chosen two home industries as our partner industries. The first one is the “Biang Bagus” home industry which is owned and managed by Mrs. Gusti Ayu Putu Sukarini and the second one is the “Bu Gusti” home industry which is owned and managed by Ni Gusti Ayu Komang Niri. This project, namely Program Kemitraan Masyarakat, aims in improving the production process by solving the problems that are faced by the two partners. The given solutions are by providing the better production tools and equipment, facilitating the two partners with modern marketing skills (eg. for marketing in the social medias) with some training programs, as well as providing them an Android based software application to be used as a tool in purchase-order process. In short, there are four
main things done for the partners: providing them with new and better tools and equipment, services, training and guidance. The results shown the two partners have improved their production process which is now become more efficient and faster. Both of the partners are now having broader views, especially in using the modern technologies, which in this case the social medias and the Android based application software. The project is hoped to be continued so that the revenue of the two partners is increased. +
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. +
This research is motivated by the lack of company attention in Badung Regency which absorbing workers with disabilities and the diversity of work placements also the different types of disabilities among employees at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa which have different job characteristics. The rules given by the Indonesia government through Law No. 8 of 2016 concerning Persons with Disabilities are carried out by the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa in the form of employing people with disabilities. The purpose of this study
was to determine the characteristics of employees with disabilities at the Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa, to determine the work motivation of employees with disabilities, to determine the inhibiting a nd supporting factors of disability employees while working. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative by collecting and combining data information from the identification of raw data. The results of the analysis will be interpreted by collecting data from the data collected and then developed with the theory obtained. Data
collection is done by observation, a study of literature, distributing questionnaires, documentation and in - depth interviews. The results of the data analysis state that intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation play a role in employee performance, especially in achievement, sociodemographic characteristics and job characteristics play a role in the suitability of work with employee characteristics and employee work productivity. One of the supporting factors for employees with disabilities in working is the achievement of employees. One of the inhibiting factors at work is job rotation. +
In Bali’s regency called Tabanan, nowadays there are emerging home industries producing the Kerupuk Ladrang. Kerupuk Ladrang is crispy chips made of wheat flour with some eggs and spices. For our project, we have chosen two home industries as our partner industries. The first one is the “Biang Bagus” home industry which is owned and managed by Mrs. Gusti Ayu Putu Sukarini and the second one is the “Bu Gusti” home industry which is owned and managed by Ni Gusti Ayu Komang Niri. This project, namely Program Kemitraan Masyarakat, aims in improving the production process by solving the problems that are faced by the two partners. The given solutions are by providing the better production tools and equipment, facilitating the two partners with modern marketing skills (eg. for marketing in the social medias) with some training programs, as well as providing them an Android based software application to be used as a tool in purchase-order process. In short, there are four
main things done for the partners: providing them with new and better tools and equipment, services, training and guidance. The results shown the two partners have improved their production process which is now become more efficient and faster. Both of the partners are now having broader views, especially in using the modern technologies, which in this case the social medias and the Android based application software. The project is hoped to be continued so that the revenue of the two partners is increased. +
I got this information from a resource person, namely Gusti Ayu Agustini who is his 4th child who is also the heir of the late. Gusti putu windya. He said that alm. Mr. Gusti Putu Windya has a biographical book, but it is not in place at this time because it was brought to Germany and has not been returned as well as several documents related to his work which were also borrowed and have not been returned until now. In addition, in 2015 the geguritan cangak was adapted by Malaysia by making the cartoon character 'stork and crab' in animation in ancient times without the permission of the late heir. Gusti putu windya. +
I Ketut Budiana’s code of life is - Swadharma
To do Swadharma(duties) means to do it without expecting anything in return, because the return will come by itself following the karma. To do, to work, and to search for something is a noble and valuable life. Never waste your life."
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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). +
The piece was composed for Gamelan Semarandana, a seven-tone “pelog” tuned gamelan. Like many other new compositions in Balinese Gamelan called "Kreasi Baru," Pak Made uses traditional techniques such as many kotekan, dramatic dynamic contrast, style and solo instrument work. The idea behind this piece is how the Balinese people use water in Bali for all aspects of their life: religion, farms, villages and businesses +
Gamelan Tunas Mekar performing Pekeling ("Remembrance"), composed by I Made Lasmawan, at DecorAsian in Denver, Colorado on February 27, 2010. Pekeling is a contemporary composition that, in Pak Made's words, "Is a reflection on the Gods that give me direction in this life."
This video features Tunas Mekar performing using the gamelan angklung and ceng-ceng kopyak instruments. +
This study aims to analyze the urgency of the implementation of bureaucratic simplification through the transformation of positions on the effectiveness of governance in Indonesia, especially in Bali Province. This study uses qualitative research methods to obtain description of a phenomenon, thus encouraging a deep understanding of the substance of the phenomenon. The method of collecting data is through observation and literature study on the policy of bureaucratic simplification. Simplification of the bureaucracy through the transformation of positions is one of the positive efforts in this era of disruption in improving bureaucratic performance, but it must be carefully planned and structured and not carried out in a hurry without a clear concept. In the formation of agile culture, it requires leaders who are oriented towards creativity and innovation, emphasize the importance of adaptive and responsive performance, and focus on team collaboration and delegation of autonomy. +
This study aims to describe history of Kepaon Bali Islamic Village, the structure of local wisdom of tolerant life in Keapon Bali Islamic Village, local wisdom of tolerance between religious communities in Kepaon Bali in the perspective of Tri hita Karana and the values of local wisdom of tolerant life in Kepaon Bali Islamic Village can be used as Social Studies Learning Resources. This research is a qualitative research method. Data were collected using research approaches and methods, as well as data collection techniques, such as observation, interviews, document studies, and literature studies, then the subject and research location consisted of the research location, the following steps: research stage, and the last technical data analysis. The results of this study indicate that Kepaon Islamic Village is a Muslim settlement of Bugis ethnicity and its presence in the center of Denpasar City, the Bugis Muslims of Kepaon Islamic Village have a very spesial historical relationship with the Badung kingdom. The tolerant life in Kepaon Islamic Village in the perspective of Trihita Karana is divided into three parts, namely the Ngejot tradition, the Magibung tradition, and the Rodat dance tradition. The results of this study can be used as a source of social studies learning in SMP/MTs because it has character values such as religious values, tolerance values, unity values, solidarity values, patriotism values, friendship and brotherhood values, values of social care. Hopefully this research can be useful and useful for social studies learning resources in SMP/MTs. simultaneously. +
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. +
Undang-Undang dasar 1945 Pasal 32 ayat 2 and Undang-Undang Nomor 32 Tahun 2004 provide a vast opportunity for the local community to manage their capacity in every aspect of their life. In the application of the otonomy, local community has an opportunity to preserve their social cultural values as their identity of their community. Balinese can basically be recognised by their language (phonic form) they use as well as their traditions (physical forms) they practice. These aspects are commonly used as a symbol of identity by the Balinese ethnic community nationally and internationally. This symbol needs to be maintained for the shake of the Balinese community preservation. The purpose of this study is to explain the position of Balinese Language in the global era as a symbol of identity for the community. The study focuses on the description of the Balinese identity related to the Balinese language. One function of language is as symbol of identity. Balinese has this role for its community and it is also a pride. This condition can be proven by the development of the use of the Balinese language in time. At the present time Balinese has their function as a mean for expressing their cultural aspects. However, in this global era, the Balinese language develops naturally in line with the need of the user. The internal as well as the external problems of the language use in Balinese community need to be identified in order to find out the solution for maintaining the language, in turn the language itself is still continually function as a symbol of Balinese community. +
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. +
He has one of the kidung literary works entitled tungtung urip, tungtung urip himself tells how the situation and conditions from the covid-19 pandemic are, how the condition of the community in dealing with the virus must always think positively and always comply with health protocols. +
This article discusses the strategies deployed by widows and divorcees (janda) in negotiating cultural constraints and social stigmatisation in contemporary Bali. In Balinese patriarchal society, women are disadvantaged in terms of their access to employment and commonly earn less than men. When a marriage ends, Balinese widows and divorcees not only lose their partners but also an important source of family income. Janda may need to take on additional burdens in supporting themselves and their families and are therefore economically vulnerable. In addition, janda are often considered to be sexually available, may be the target of men’s sexual advances and thus become a frequent source of gossip. The dual state-village administrative system further complicates divorce and remarriage within Balinese patriarchal society. In order to understand how Balinese janda cope with these social and cultural constraints, this article focuses on the contrasting life histories of three janda. Deploying Pierre Bourdieu’s concepts of economic, cultural, social and symbolic capital, the analysis demonstrates that access to multiple forms of capital plays an important role in enabling Balinese janda to make their lives bearable and manageable. With adequate access to economic resources, janda can not only demonstrate their independence and ability to support their children, but also are able to meet their social and religious obligations. In this way they can maintain their respectability and social acceptance within their local communities. These findings contribute to a wider and more complex picture of the life of Balinese janda. +
The island of Bali has been inextricably bound up with the tourism industry. This article examines the dynamic Balinese cultural identity and its ever-changing relationship with tourism in the age of globalism through the analysis of a case study: the construction of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (between 1993–2018), containing an enormous statue of the Hindu God Wisnu mounting the magical bird Garuda. The park and statue can be seen as a new cultural landmark for the Indonesian nation and for the Balinese tourism industry. However, the case study of the park also shows how Bali has changed its role within the Indonesian archipelago since the fall of the Suharto regime in 1998 while dealing with new challenges of global tourism. Representations of a Balinese cultural identity have evolved from national, top-down level constructions of ‘cultural tourism’ into a global tourist destination through hosting international events at the park. +
It is said that Rsi Markandeya had a wife named Dewi Dumara and then had a son named Rsi Dewa Sirah Pertami and Bhujangga Vaishnava. It is said that Rsi Markandeya was imprisoned on Mount Hyangg, it turned out that there he got many disturbances and then he moved to be imprisoned on Mount Raung, there he received a word from Hyang Jagat Natha who asked him to graze the forest to become rice fields and gardens to the Java area to the east. Then Rsi Markandeya penetrated the forest with yadnya facilities smoothly. After that he succeeded in making rice fields, mining gold and parts of it in the forest which was named Basukih Karanin Village. Named Basukih Karanin Village because there is no shortage of anything there or it can be said to be prosperous. There he planted five datu, gold, silver, copper and others. And also this Rsi Markandeya has another name, namely Ida Maha Rsi Hyang Nerada Tapa. +
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Kakawin entitled PRAPANCA SUDDHANI. Is a literary work from an author, namely I Nyoman Wahyu Prapanca, in general it has the content or meaning contained, namely discussing the situation of the Covid-19 Pandemic by exploring more about our response to the Covid-19 pandemic so that we don't get carried away in the sadness or suffering caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. this pandemic. In this kakawin we are also taught more about maintaining our inner attitude in facing a difficult situation in this case, namely Covid-19. +
The study was conducted in 2008 in Gianyar, Badung and Denpasar. The goal was to inventory and describing the residential waste management system conducted by the Balinese, and to identify the various problems faced in community-based waste management. To achieve these objectives was done by gathering data through observation, interview and literature study. The collected data were analyzed by descriptive qualitative. The results showed that some of the constraints faced by village institution in waste management, namely: 1) low level of public awareness, 2) the difficulty of getting land for a depot for waste management; 3) the condition of garbage in front of the house (TPS) are not disaggregated (organic and inorganic waste mixed), 4) waste transportation time is not correct 5) lack thrasher; 6) marketing of compost that is not smooth and very limited; 8) waste processing workers’ health problems, and 9) the limited presence of operational funding for waste management. Socio-cultural-based waste management can be done to actualize and enhance the role of traditional institutions (traditional village/
banjar) as its support the vision and mission of Tri Hita Karana; change the paradigm of the Balinese culture (cultural engineering) in waste management; actualization of cultural values and the sanctity of the environment (resource of vital nature) and area / sanctuary, reviving the tradition of mutual help to clean of the environment, promoting efforts to 3 R (reduce, reuse and recycle) waste of rural community residents; enhance the active role of housewives (PKK) in waste management, implementation of household and environmental management rules (waste) effectively through the mechanism of reward and punishment in the form of customary rules (awig-awig). +
This study aimed to determine the concept of Karma Yoga in relationship with spiritual
intelligence and employee performance of LPD in Buleleng Regency. The concept of
Karma Yoga is a value of local genius that will provide guidelines for LPD employees in
the form of sincerity in working as a basis for improving employee performance of LPD.
The population in this study was all active LPDs in Buleleng Regency. Sampling in this
study using random sampling technique. The data analysis technique used in this study was
the Component based SEM, Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis method. The results
showed that the concept of Karma Yoga and spiritual intelligence had a relationship with
employee performance. +
This study aimed to determine the concept of Karma Yoga in relationship with spiritual
intelligence and employee performance of LPD in Buleleng Regency. The concept of
Karma Yoga is a value of local genius that will provide guidelines for LPD employees in the form of sincerity in working as a basis for improving employee performance of LPD. The population in this study was all active LPDs in Buleleng Regency. Sampling in this
study using random sampling technique. The data analysis technique used in this study was the Component based SEM, Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis method. The results showed that the concept of Karma Yoga and spiritual intelligence had a relationship with employee performance. +
Sekeliling Kehidupan (Around Life) conjures the primal intensity of the kecak dance, as dozens of brass figures are captured in hypnotic movement, with their legs squatting as if to balance themselves while their upper bodies let loose. They are gathered in a circle, yet rather than being planted on the ground, the bodies are suspended in air, as if floating towards a higher plane. The brass medium blurs distinctive features on the individual figures, making them blend seamlessly together into a larger body. Here, Sutawijaya employs sculpture to poignantly capture the sacredness and transcendence felt when dance, ritual and community come together in harmony. +
This study aims to determine the psychological condition of the people in Denpasar City, seen from the phenomenon of the trend of choosing color paint for homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey was conducted in 12 paint shops and buildings spread across Denpasar City. The method used is structured interviews. The research method is qualitative with the descriptive presentation. The results of data mining were studied using color psychology theory. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the choice of white and bright colors has implications for the desire of the community to create peaceful, calm, clean and pleasant conditions in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. +
‘Barong Nike’ 2013, Arnata’s mixed media reflection upon the changing nature of the Balinese identity depicted the iconic Balinese ceremonial lion character, the Barong, wearing Nike shoes. While the theme of the work was not unusual, it was the 3-dimensional aesthetics along with the work’s technical aspects that caught my eye. +
Bendi is considered by other Batuan artists to be something of an outsider, due to his unconventional use of caricatures and sketches, which can be drawn quicker than the elaborate detail which is present in other works by Batuan artists. His works primarily depict the modern history of Indonesia and the behaviour of tourists. (Hohn 1997: 161)
The eldest of the sons of Wayan Tawang to start painting. -- The Virtual Museum of Balinese Painting +