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Wayan Sujana Suklu + (Awang #3, Acrylic on Canvas by Sujana Suklu, 2023. Explore the collection by contemporary artists at Sawidji Gallery. Awang #3 by Suklu is part of his Mata Kerta Gosa Series.)
Wayan Suastama + (Bisikan Pada Awan. by Wayan Suastama. Orig … Bisikan Pada Awan. by Wayan Suastama. Original artwork, acrylic on canvas. Exhibited in ‘World Without Sound, an Anthology’ at Sawidji Gallery April – May 2023.About the artist Wayan Suastama.‘Bisikan Pada Awan’ translates as ‘Whispers to the Clouds’ is a new work by Wayan Suastama. Since 1995 he has exhibited his works in joint and solo exhibitions, both at home and abroad. Suastamas’ works often feature female figures, a wide range of colours and textures, as a symbol of the regenerative and creative force. His new series which includes ‘Whispers to the Clouds,’ explores in detail the philosophical theme of ‘upstream and downstream’ in our relationship to the balance in Nature.“In the quiet, these are the moments we can reflect. As a person who loves nature, I think of these whispers in Nature. When there is a change in the seasons.. the clouds still are messengers.. without language or words the clouds are messengers of nature that tell us that it is going to rain. The World Without Sound is perhaps where we see Nature’s language more clearly. It brings us back to our true selves.rly. It brings us back to our true selves.)
Wayan Sujana Suklu + (Epilogue by Suklu. Acrylic on Canvas, 2023. Explore the collection of contemporary art at Sawidji Gallery. Epilogue by Suklu is part of his Mata Kerta Gosa Series.)
Dewi Dian Reich + (Five artists from various fields of art ac … 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., digital media and film installation art.)
Dodit Artawan + (From Exhibition LINES UPON RHYTHM December … 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 foundand 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 becomesirrational when lured by consumerism. And the rhythm composition of colours and lines will reenact fantasies that capitalism has done to their products.hat capitalism has done to their products.)
Duo Saraswati + (Gamelan music composed by Colin McPhee played on cello and piano)
Dewi Dian Reich + (Kala and the Guardians Reflecting on the n … Kala and the GuardiansReflecting 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 SpiritKala 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 WordAll 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/ala-and-the-guardians-a-timely-reflection/)
Sang Ayu Putu Eny Parwati + (Language is a resource capable of exposing … Language is a resource capable of exposing a cultural mystery and cultural can only be expressed in language. Balinese language and culture is a mirror of its speakers. The language and culture of “memasak” or ‘cooking’ in Balinese society has its own meaning which can be expressed through the study of Natural Semantic Metalanguage (NSM). The NSM theory is designed to exploit all meanings, both lexical, illocution, and grammatical meanings. “memasak” or ‘cooking’ in Balinese is included in the category of action and process. In the verb there is an uncompressed polysemic between DO and HAPPEN so the experiment has an exponent: “X does something on Y, and therefore something happens to Y”. The data is collected by involving the conversation method and observation and note taking techniques, there are 12 lexicons of data collected. Trough NSM approach, they applied to represent the semantic primitives. Based on the methods, instruments, and entities used in the verbs, lesksikon is divided into three group of instruments, namely (1) ‘cooking’ by water: nyakan, nepeng, ngukus, ngengseb, nglablab, ngnyatnyat (2) ‘cooking’ by fire: nunu, manggang, nambus, and nguling, (3) ‘cooking’ by oil and without oil: ngoreng and ngenyahnyah. All the lexicon that has the meaning of cooking on the pattern of NSM syntax: X doing something on Y and Y is cooked (well-done).omething on Y and Y is cooked (well-done).)
I Wayan Gunayasa + (Melasti is a purification or cleansing of … Melasti is a purification or cleansing of the instruments that will be held at the temple. Melasti is usually carried out on the beach but in several places in Bali it can also be done in rivers or lakes. The people who will carry out the ceremony at their temple will voluntarily take part on foot to the place of confirmation.part on foot to the place of confirmation.)
Dewi Dian Reich + (Nungkalik International Art Festival Art F … Nungkalik International Art FestivalArt Festival debuting in 2023 by Institute of Art Denpasar, founded on themes discussed by Dr. Sujana Suklu. Featuring Artists Bambang Herras, Agung Gunawan, Martina Feirtag, Diwarupa, Made Kaek, Putu Bonuz Sudiana, Robert Martin, Galung Wiratmaja, Steve Bolton, Dewi Dian Reich, Ketut Sumerjana and Dr. Mas Ruscitadewi.Nungkalik International Art Festival. An introduction to a contemporary art festival debuting this year in Bali that is in its early stages already showing signs of extraordinary possibilities. In nature Nungkalik is bold, experimental and conceptual. Centred on the idea offered by artist and lecturer Dr. Sujana Suklu that artists on a daily basis are subconsciously learning a universal intuitiveness whilst responding to the world throughout their lives.That is to say, whether through their movements, musical or visual expressions as well as verbal interactions. Their bodies and memories compile experiences that keep developing and transforming with each day that passes. Their sensitivity to phenomena that occurs outside of themselves inevitably gets stronger and becomes a substantive sensitivity in their respective internal worlds. We may say this transforms into an instinctive sensitivity that does not require conscious deliberation when external elements circle close to their internal world.The Premise of Nungkalik Art FestivalArtists are invited to participate in this experimental study, from different backgrounds, geographic locations as well as varying creative disciplines. Throughout the festival, community members with specialty areas in sociology, psychology, education and music were also invited to participate and observe. The global theme for the Nungkalik International Art Festival 2023 was introduced as ‘Exploring Archetypes’ with specific explorations on associated concepts during each workshop day.Participating artists were involved in these workshops together with members of the Fine Arts and Performance Arts student body. Our day beginning with a discussion circle. Together exchanging thoughts and ideas about the proposed themes and the significance of the chosen mediums. Within these discussions, it is interesting how very naturally, abstract ideas and concepts were articulated by all artists.full article.. https://sawidji.com/2023/07/27/nungkalik-festival-art-and-its-sacred-paradox/kalik-festival-art-and-its-sacred-paradox/)
Dewi Dian Reich + (Portrait of contemporary artist Wayan Suas … 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’s a gift of positivity.' ~ Wayan Suastama)
Dewi Dian Reich + (Portrait of contemporary artist Putu Bonuz … 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.lation, music, performance art and poetry.)
Dewi Dian Reich + (Reflecting on the nature of Time and our r … 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.lections raised by the Guardian portraits.)
Ni Putu Tirka Widanti + (The diversity of the language of the envir … The diversity of the language of the environment of Green School Bali needs to be studied, especially the treasury of green ecolexicon as they reflect strategical effort to preserve local wisdom of Balinese culture. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach. Data was obtained from the Green School Bali educational environment by using observation and interviews method. The results shown that the grammatical category of the ‘green’ lexicon is in the form of nouns and verbs that are in the form of basic words and phrases and the ‘green’ syntactic construction at Green School Bali contains these natural lexicons, including noun phrases such as bambu hitam ‘black bamboo’, and verb phrases such as bermain Jegog ‘play Jegog’ while the social praxis dimension of the green ecolexicon namely the ideological dimension, the sociological dimension and the biological dimension. This research also uniquely contributes to preserving the concept of local wisdom in real action in the context of international education in Bali.ontext of international education in Bali.)
Putu Marmar Herayukti + (The imposing 600 by 400 by 250 cm wood and … The imposing 600 by 400 by 250 cm wood and papier-mâché sculpture had an important, timely message. Made from sustainable items with traditional Balinese techniques that pushed the levels of materiality, ‘Pejuang Adat’ (Indigenous Warriors), was the artist’s bold call to his people. A traditional sailing vessel perched dangerously upon the crest of a wave and destined for disaster, ‘Pejuang Adat’ is a metaphor for the current plight of the Balinese society, that according to the artist, lacks in leadership and is without a strong vision for the future.is without a strong vision for the future.)
Kadek Sudiasa + (Topeng Tuli is part of Topeng Bondres. It … Topeng Tuli is part of Topeng Bondres. It was performed in the past as entertainment during ceremonies and community events. This mask was made by Kadek Sudiasa for 'World Without Sound, an Anthology' Exhibition at Sawidji Gallery."Those who can not hear, do not think lightly or less of them.. because they have something extra, something special that other people may not have. God's creation is full of balance and fairness. If they do not have enough in their power of hearing.. they have something else that is extra that we may not see." ~ Kadek Sudiasaxtra that we may not see." ~ Kadek Sudiasa)
Made Gede Wiguna Valasara + (Valasara’s work, ‘Part of the Universe’ fi … Valasara’s work, ‘Part of the Universe’ finalised late in 2020, is much larger at 120 by 260 cm. His technical process is demanding. Initially, he sketches onto the canvas the structure. By pinching, filling, and making a volume in the canvas, the individual forms take shape, hand-stitched in cotton. Random threads then complete and inform the chaotic abstract elements, adding a unique potency to his works. The complex works require up to two months of painstaking focus to complete.‘Part of the Universe’ is a flowing picture that draws the viewers eye naturally from left to right across the canvas. The top half of the composition is punctuated by three jagged forms, prominent structural features of a cremation ceremony, that pierce into vast empty space. This work is vastly different than ‘Universe’ 2021. It is defined by its large, negative space of empty canvas emphasising dynamic flowing form and movement within the composition, a technical attribute he has adopted from western art.attribute he has adopted from western art.)
Dewi Dian Reich + (World Without Sound is an Anthology of art … 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 InclusivityOur 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/23/04/16/world-without-sound-an-anthology/)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)
Putu Eka Guna Yasa + (Wreastra script is a Balinese script which … Wreastra script is a Balinese script which has 18 characters, namely Ha, Na, Ca, Ra, Ka, Da, Ta, Sa, Wa, La, Ma, Ga, Ba, Nga, Pa, Ja, Yes, and Nya. The Balinese script is different from the Javanese script when it comes to the number and shape. The development of the Balinese script cannot be separated from the story of Sang Aji Saka which developed in Java. This Baligraphic work on the Wreastra script is divided into seven works, namely Ha-Na, Ca-Ra-Ka, Ga-Ta, Ma-Nga-Ba, Sa-Wa-La, Pa-Da, and Ja-Ya-Nya which means there is a bodyguard who fights with his power. This large-sized calligraphy is made on canvas with a wooden frame placed at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University. at the Lontar Unit of Udayana University.)

I Made Lasmawan + (Gamelan Tunas Mekar performing Pekeling (" … 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.angklung and ceng-ceng kopyak instruments.)

Gede Suanda + ('Spiritual Healing’ 2022 is Sayur’s most … '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.as it disappears into the tourists behind.)
Ketut Yuliarsa + (A bilingual (Indonesian and English) colle … A bilingual (Indonesian and English) collection of contemporary Balinese Poems by one of Bali's leading poets.These poems contemplate the modern Balinese people's struggle between tradition and today's values.This compilation of work spans the period between 1996 and 2006 and includes the lyrical verse written for the theatre production of "The Theft of Sita" which toured throughout Europe, America and Australia in 2001/2.The poems are not literal translations but rather have been written and rewritten in both languages to enhance the reader's experience.guages to enhance the reader's experience.)
Arie Smit + (Article from Bali Post newspaper May 1980 … Article from Bali Post newspaper May 1980Bali Post English Edition, May 1980Conversation with Arie SmitThe name is synonymous for many with the 'Young Artist' movement of Penestanan, Ubud- a name that inevitably crops up when one studies the modern evolution of Balinese art. Some people feel that the introduction of the 'Young Artist' movement has only led to a crass form of art whose only merit is commercial, others feel that it is too 'un Balinese'.Arie Smit himself doesn't elaborate much on his role in initiating this new school of art, he considers his role as that of a mere 'suggester'. He implies that he never taught the 'Young Artist's any fundamental concepts or techniques, insisting that he works not on "putting in but bringing out". He claims that he is more interested in the mental states and environment that influence art, the people and the culture that characterise it.His romance with the imagery of Bali is on-going: "Bali is a bulwark of images" and though he admits that this source of inspiration is eventually limited, he cannot shake his passion for it. Perhaps this is a direct result of his philosophy of art, a philosophy that has been tested and refined over the many years that he has spent in Indonesia (he became an Indonesian citizen in 1951).His fascination with Balinese imagery is linked with his interest in 'Child Art'. Fittingly his contribution to Bali has been to provide a vehicle for Naive Art in the ‘Young Artist’ movement.To explain the beginnings and motives for this he takes us back to the Fifties when he was in Bandung. At the time he was working for the Publishing house "Masa Baru” as a lithographer. One of his colleagues was the Dutch born Rina Marsman, a remarkable woman who had once tutored Queen Wilhelmina’s children in exile during WWII.Her extensive knowledge in the field of education led involvement in the area in Indonesia, a country she had learned to love. Rina Marsman had the foresight to include a formidable library of books on the subject amongst the possessions she brought to Indonesia. Arie Smit took full advantage of this opportunity to plunge into books on education and “child art”.Prompted by her, he began working part time teaching members of the Yayasan Beribu organization (made up of influential society women of the time) in education techniques. The Yayasan Beribu was chaired by Mrs. Mary Effendy Saleh, whose husband was in charge of Indonesia's railroads at the time. Rina Marsman was bringing the latest education techniques to this group who in turn were to teach children.In the spare time that he had Arie Smit managed to paint. Out of this set of circumstances grew the first real momentum towards the 'Young Artists'. At one point he was teaching lithography to Bandung's ITB (Technical Institute) students - and through this decided to mount an exhibition there. Via his contact with Mrs. Saleh he managed to distribute art materials to the children of railway workers. "These children drew what they saw around them, and the realities that they lived with. Children can only draw what they have experienced, their own mental environment - and it's spontaneous, non-intellectual...". It fascinated him to see the readiness with which children drew their world, the power of their observation - "there were locomotives, carriages, derailments (it was during the Darul Islam terrorist times), and we noticed that although fundamentally the same there were slight differences between the girls and the boys: the girls would sometimes put in a nurse!" The exhibition was a success. Again when staying near Puncak on the Jakarta-Bandung route he would notice how the village children had 'spontaneously' acquired a catalogue-like knowledge of motor vehicle makes and specifications. He set about experimenting, providing these children with art materials. Once more there was a spontaneous outpouring of the details of their environment, the same overwhelming power of observation. He undertook these experiments wherever he went in Indonesia.When he first arrived in Ball in 1956 he followed the same pattern. It proved to be a surprise: "It just all came pouring out. As there were no cars, ships, etc. then, they naturally drew what was in their environment. But the quality of their imagination was fantastic, the scope of the Balinese children was tremendous: dances, witches, cremations...” He noticed an emphasis on religion and ceremony, a factor he attributed to the wealth of the culture. But for him the most surprising aspect of these drawings was not the subject matter: “They did not depict objects from their immediate environment, or what was static in their surroundings, they almost always drew or painted what was about to happen. They were always anticipating events to come, such as the cremation next week or the dance the following night..” In all his experiments this 'anticipation' was unique to Bali: the tendency of children's imagination to project into the future.It was precisely this type of exotic material that was to prove of interest to foreigners in Indonesia. In 1960 Arie Smit chose Penestanan as the site for his major ‘experiment’, the ‘Young Artist’ movement. It was a poor village virtually owned by neighbouring landowners who used their labor. Arie Smit began by bartering their first paintings for art materials from foreigners working in Jakarta. “During Sukarno's time art supplies were almost impossible to obtain - this source of supplies was vital to the movement". It grew and grew, and other intermediaries began to play a more active role in the marketing (Jimmy Pandy was one who in Arie's memory was most helpful). On the other hand others had to be convinced and won over - yet when these dealers finally started marketing Young Artists they were surprised to see it become one of the fastest selling itemsAn exhibition in Jakarta several weeks after Gunung Agung erupted was a roaring success, partly because Bali was the focus of public sympathy at the time. For Arie Smit it was a relief to get away from the marketing once things were rolling along by themselves - he never relished the role of salesman. "But it was mainly the diligence and industriousness of these painters that kept me going, I felt that I couldn't let them down.”Despite the fact that the movement has now proliferated tremendously ("Nowadays even an expert would have a hard time wading through all these paintings”) he feels that the best of the Young Artist remain the same 40 that he started off - though they are hardly young anymore.Getting back to 'child art’ Arie states again that all naive painting is a spontaneous, symbolic rendering of the ‘environment’ of the painter. He points out that the Balinese have a tremendous power or vision, and feels that they have no need to work from models or to do life sketches. Arie feels that human beings were never the all-important center of the Balinese Cosmos, and says that the renaissance emphasis on man as the center of the Universe is completely foreign to the Balinese. Thus, at least for Arie Smit, the Young Artist is closer to real Balinese art than the art of those influenced by Bonnet: According to him the 'real Balinese' art is embodied in the paintings that came out of Batuan during the Thirties - the depiction of the various different worlds, the symbolic style. Young Artists, by painting from their own imagination in an essentially symbolic style are closer to this Balinese concept of art than any other ‘modern movement’.One of the important traits of ‘child art’ is the exemption of the intellectualization process - Arie worked mainly with young people under the age of 17, the age around which he says "comes an intellectual crisis. The intellect interferes with the direct expression of the imagination, sometimes to the point where hesitation blocks the expression completely." How did the children of the 60's, the young Artists of Penestanan, cope with growing up?He admits that they ran into a couple of crisis points, where ‘intellectual’ concepts began to interfere with their free expression.Despite his principle of non-interference he finally was compelled to step in: "I watched if for some time, letting it go. But at a certain point I had to re-suggest, to re-affirm their confidence in their own power of vision”.He is obsessed with the ‘power of Balinese vision' - the ability to absorb details, the power of the imagination to recall.When one questions the apparent stagnation of Balinese art, especially that of the Young Artists he admits that there is a need for new directions, not only now but continually. "But total freedom of expression is not an Asian trait. Asians, including Balinese, are more concerned with achieving perfection through repetition."He thinks that this maybe the reason that so many Western Art. movements run dry so quickly, because of the tremendous pressure to create something new all the time, every time! To the oriental there is no such stigma attached to repetition. His work with the Balinese has been one of careful balance between new inspiration and tradition, it was never easy. And not always welcome: once when residing in Ubud at Puri Kaleran, he tried to initiate some girls into painting. "It was back in the Fifties. Some of the girls were quite talented - but unfortunately the banjar community objected." Not only was painting not a woman's role, but for these young maidens to be working in the house of a bachelor was out of the question!Rio Helmiachelor was out of the question! Rio Helmi)
Alexander R. Cuthbert + (Bali is a global tourist destination havin … Bali is a global tourist destination having had the added descriptor paradise for most of the last century. But it is now transparent to most visitors that serious problems prevail across the entire local economy and built environment. The incoherence of development is largely to blame. Given the failure to generate a new Balinese architecture that matches the integrity of the old, Balinese urbanists are now caught in a Gordian knot where a unified traditional architecture remains, yet a new architecture is not forthcoming. How to untie the knot is the question. Architecture suffered major discontinuity when traditional building was largely abandoned in the face of progressive urbanization. The problem remains unresolved. The following paper represents a preliminary attempt to expose key issues. It suggests methods of moving forward. But a new momentum demands a new philosophy in the realm of urban theory, the foundation of all professional activity. No significant progress can take place without it. My attention is therefore directed to answering the question how can the transition be made from traditional Balinese architecture emerging from the dynamics of feudalism, to its conscious translation and accommodation within post-modernity, informational capitalism, and globalization? While the problem needs tackled at several levels – education, policy, strategy and enforcement, I suggest in conclusion that these should be framed within generic principles derived from vernacular transformations, a culture of critical Balinese regionalism, and an adaptation of the New Urbanist lexicon to a tropical environment.rbanist lexicon to a tropical environment.)
NDM Santi Diwyarthi + (Bali, including museums, is involved in th … Bali, including museums, is involved in the millennial 4.0 tourism industry. Museum management can no longer be inclusive without borderless and out of the box analysis and application. Museums are one of the means of communication in today's millennial society which must be studied for their benefits in the tourism industry. The research method is quantitative and qualitative, using research instruments in the form of questionnaires, interviews, documentation studies, with the population of museum visitors in Bali. The results showed that most of the guests who visited the museum were people who had studied information related to the museum beforehand, namely 52 percent, 52 percent would write their travel stories to visit the museum, 80 percent would promote the existence of the museum through the internet, 92 percent knew the history of the museum to be visited. and founders, 60 percent will re-promote to others. 40 percent will return to visit the same museum.cent will return to visit the same museum.)
NDM Santi Diwyarthi + (Bali, including museums, is involved in th … Bali, including museums, is involved in the millennial era tourism industry. Museum management can no longer be inclusive without borderless and out of the box analysis and application. The museum is one of the means of communication in the middle of millennial society today that must be examined its benefits in the tourism industry. The research method is qualitative, using research instruments in the form of questionnaires, interviews, documentation studies, with a population of museum visitors in Bali. The results showed that most of the visitors who visited the museum were people who had studied museum relatedinformation first, namely 52 percent, 52 percent would write the story of their trip to visit the museum, 80 percent would promote the existence of the museum through the internet, 92 percent knew the museum's history that would visited and itsfounder, 60 percent will promote back to others. 40 percent will return to visit the same museum.cent will return to visit the same museum.)
Brett Hough + (Bali’s history is made up of many contradi … 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%3DIidiYWxpJ3MiLCJiYWxpJywiLCJiYWxpcycuIl0%3D)
Ni Made Ayu Marthini, M.Sc. + (Director of Bilateral Negotiations, Ni Mad … Director of Bilateral Negotiations, Ni Made Ayu Marthini won the title of the Best Three in the Exemplary Pratama High Leadership Officer (PPT) Category in the 2021 State Civil Apparatus (ASN) Award. This event was organized by the Ministry of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform.ratus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform.)
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Ida Ketut Djelantik + (Geguritan Sucita-Subudi is one of his work … Geguritan Sucita-Subudi is one of his works that is known to many people, why is that? Because this geguritan contains Balinese cultural concepts such as Dharma, Tri Hita Karana, Kala Patra Village, Rwa Bhineda, and Karmaphala. Dharma is one of the important concepts in Hinduism. Dharma is often equated with truth, virtue or duty and law. Dharma is likened to a smooth and very cool path that can protect and help people who follow that path from disaster. One who practices the Dharma is called "Dharmika". People who practice dharma only want one thing that is eternal and eternal happiness not the false happiness caused by worldly things. Tri Hita Karana is the concept of harmonious relationship that can bring happiness. The harmony of the relationship includes three things, namely the harmony of human relations with God, the harmony of human relations with fellow humans and the harmony of human relations with the surrounding natural environment. In the Geguritan Sucita-Subudi, the concept of harmony between humans and God is called an unreal or spiritual relationship, while the concept of harmony between humans and humans and the relationship between humans and the natural environment. Rwa Bhineda is a dualistic concept that reflects two opposite categories in life, such as good and bad or positive and negative. In the Geguritan Sucita-Subudhi, this concept is explained implicitly or indirectly in the expression in something called "Byakta" or something that exists always contains two things that unite. This concept implies that in this world nothing is perfect except God. Everything has advantages and disadvantages at the same time.Karmaphala is one of the five belief systems in Hinduism called Panca Sradha. Karmaphala comes from the words karma 'action' and phala 'fruit' which is defined as the result of one's actions. The essence of the notion of karmaphala is that a cause will produce an effect. Geguritan Sucita-Subudi consists of 1841 stanzas. Of the many stanzas that are formed by 11 kinds of pupuh. The eleven kinds of pupuh are Sinom, Pangkur, Durma, Ginanda, Ginanti, Kumambang, Warga-sari, Pucung, Semarandhana, and Sadpada Ngisep Sekar. Among these pupuh the most frequently used is the Sinom pupuh, which is 15 times. The use of these pupuhs in the Geguritan Sucita-Subudi is selected and adjusted between the duties or character of each pupuh.een the duties or character of each pupuh.)
Richard Fox + (Grounded in ethnographic and archival rese … Grounded in ethnographic and archival research on the Indonesian island of Bali, More Than Words challenges conventional understandings of textuality and writing as they pertain to the religious traditions of Southeast Asia. Through a nuanced study of Balinese script as employed in rites of healing, sorcery, and self-defense, Richard Fox explores the aims and desires embodied in the production and use of palm-leaf manuscripts, amulets, and other inscribed objects.Balinese often attribute both life and independent volition to manuscripts and copperplate inscriptions, presenting them with elaborate offerings. Commonly addressed with personal honorifics, these script-bearing objects may become partners with humans and other sentient beings in relations of exchange and mutual obligation. The question is how such practices of "the living letter" may be related to more recently emergent conceptions of writing—linked to academic philology, reform Hinduism, and local politics—which take Balinese letters to be a symbol of cultural heritage, and a neutral medium for the transmission of textual meaning. More than Words shows how Balinese practices of apotropaic writing—on palm-leaves, amulets, and bodies—challenge these notions, and yet coexist alongside them. Reflecting on this coexistence, Fox develops a theoretical approach to writing centered on the premise that such contradictory sensibilities hold wider significance than previously recognized for the history and practice of religion in Southeast Asia and beyond. of religion in Southeast Asia and beyond.)
Putu Dyatmikawati + (Hindu society in Bali still retaining a pa … Hindu society in Bali still retaining a patrilineal culture in social life. There are differences in inheritance rights between men and women in patrilineal culture system. Women did not have any right to inherit from their parents. While the issue of equality, fairness, the right to inherit their parents and etc., urged the patrilineal culture is more flexible and gives the right to women to inherit property from their parents. The development of knowledge, the law and the influence of new paradigms that are present in society, pressing the old system order to be able to accept the development of society. The Assembly of Pakraman Village(Majelis Desa Pakraman) Bali No. III of 2010 has taken the initiative to give women the right to inherit, limited tojoint property of her parents. This paper aims to analyze the development of customary law in Bali on, setting the women's right to inherit,because the constitution guarantees every citizen equal treatment before the law and society. By using the juridical research, will be examined how national laws and customary laws in Bali positioned the women, the right to inherit from their parentsn, the right to inherit from their parents)
I Gusti Putu Hardi Yudana + (In Bali’s regency called Tabanan, nowadays … 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 fourmain 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. revenue of the two partners is increased.)
I Gusti Ngurah Ady Kusuma + (In Bali’s regency called Tabanan, nowadays … 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 fourmain 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. revenue of the two partners is increased.)
I Made Arik Wira Putra + (Kakawin Usadhi Negari written by I Made Ar … Kakawin Usadhi Negari written by I Made Arik Wira Putra is one of the 5 best works in the kakawin category on Saraswati Sewana at Puri Kauhan Ubud. The Kakawin contains the contents of the author's dream which has a desire that the virus that has been side by side with us for approximately 2 years will soon disappear. This Kakawin was made briefly max 18 on the big theme "Gering Agung" Covid-19, where kakawin is a work of Balinese Purwa Literature or a traditional work, but he tries to make it according to the theme and other conditions without leaving reality (making literary works modern themed with traditional media and dense meaning).with traditional media and dense meaning).)
I Made Santika + (Kidung Roga Mariana is one of the 5 best s … Kidung Roga Mariana is one of the 5 best songs at the Saraswati Sewana Literary Event which took place at Puri Kauhan Ubud. This song was created by a young writer who is still pursuing his final education at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University by taking the Balinese Literature Study Program. He who was born on January 4, 2000 is the son of a great writer, namely Mr. I Made Degung and Mrs. Ni Ketut Sutarmi. So many achievements that he has achieved, one of which has created his first song and became one of the best kidung. In Kidung Roga Mariana, it tells about eliminating an existing disaster or disease. Where the word "Roga" has the meaning of disease or disaster, the word "Mari" has the meaning of eliminating, and the word "Ana" has the meaning of being.d the word "Ana" has the meaning of being.)
Michael White (Made Wijaya) + (Made Wijaya wrote his "Stranger in Paradise" articles for the Bali Post. He used to personally sign the early editions which he delivered himself to the various Sanur hotels.)
Ni Nyoman Tjandri + (Ni Nyoman Tjandri, one of very few female … Ni Nyoman Tjandri, one of very few female Arja and Dalang (puppet masters) in Indonesia. Tjandri has had to refashion her participation in a 'male' art in order to make it acceptable for her as a woman artist and performer. There's a general discourse about women and the arts in Bali that accounts for the ability of women to participate in this kind of art forms.The talented Tjandri gradually developed superb dance and vocal techniques through interaction with her father, I Made Kredek, who is also a performing artist. Through Makara Dwaja Studio, Tjandri providing traditional arts training such as Arja Dance to the younger generation. She dedicating her life to conserve traditional Balinese culture from onslaught of foreign cultural flows that invading Bali.foreign cultural flows that invading Bali.)
I Putu Sutawijaya + (Sekeliling Kehidupan (Around Life) conjure … 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.al and community come together in harmony.)
Putu Ayu Sani Utami + (The elderly is vulnerable to hypertension … The elderly is vulnerable to hypertension due to the accumulation of unhealthy lifestyles for a long time and can be exacerbated by the stress due to the inability to adapt to the decline in physical conditions, changes in roles and social relations, economic ability, degenerative diseases and treatment in the long term. Risk factors for hypertension can caused by stress. Stress management can be done with a combination of creative arts therapy that is singing, drawing, and storytelling which has a relaxing effect. This study aims to determine the effect of creative arts therapy on stress levels and blood pressure of the elderly with hypertension in Kesiman Kertalangu Village, East Denpasar City, Bali, Indonesia. This research was a quasi-experiment with pre - test and post - test design. Samples used were 63 elderly with hypertension who experience mild and moderate stress using simple random sampling technique divided into three groups of treatment with the amount 21 elderly of each groups. Stress level of hypertension were evaluated using The Stress Assessment Questionnaire and blood pressure measurement using manometer. The main results of this study indicated that creative art therapy can reduce stress of the elderly significantly with p value 0.000<0.05. An average of blood pressure in creative art therapy has decrease d. Wilcoxon test results showed the p value of blood pressure (sistole;diastole) for singing (0.002;0.014), storytelling (0.009;0.008) and drawing (0.016;0.011) <0.05 which means that there is an effect of those therapy on elderly blood pressure. The results of the Ancova analysis showed no difference in blood pressure results after each intervention was given to the elderly (p value 0.244>0.05 for systole dan p value 0.738>0.05 for diastole). That means that each intervention has a similar effect on reducing blood pressure. Creative arts therapy provides a relaxing effect while performing art activities so that feeling calms down and stimulates the healing process. Further research with a larger population needs to be done to increase public awareness of the benefits of creative art therapy to reduce stress and blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension.s and blood pressure in the elderly with hypertension.)
I Wayan Suda + (The exhibition title ‘Paon‘ comes from the … The exhibition title ‘Paon‘ comes from the Balinese word for ‘kitchen’. Its meaning is likened more towards the word tearth’; simply and literally, a hearth is a fireplace that keeps the whole house warm. Figuratively it is a source of comfort for the inhabitants of the house. For Sadu, the ‘paon‘ is not merely a kitchen but also a place for gathering in a traditional Balinese home. It is where fire and water meets, and a place which keeps the family fed and happy.Each painting is a vivid snapshot of Sadu’s childhood home in Sayan, a village west of Ubud. Currently he lives in his own house not far from it with his wife, who is Japanese, and their 2 children. In Sadu’s family home, his elderly parents have a traditional paon or kitchen which is designed to be used for communal and wood-fire cooking. Sadu reminisce that it is the kitchen they have inherited from his grandmother, and although it’s been renovated, the firewood stove and traditional kitchen tools, like in the paining ‘Topo‘ which is a traditional woven water filter, is still being used.Listening to Sadu talk about each painting and its subject matter, they represent his pride towards Balinese ingenuity. He commemorates these traditional innovations and honor them through his paintings. In ‘Lenggatan Gantung‘, it is a simple admiration to the traditional hanging kitchen rack that is made with bamboo and wood. These racks hang the beams of a traditional wood-frame standalone pavilion in a typical Balinese compound home, and they are tied either with a natural fiber and hung without the use of modern nails. and hung without the use of modern nails.)
I Made Lasmawan + (The piece was composed for Gamelan Semaran … 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: religion, farms, villages and businesses)
Dr. Anak Agung Gde Alit Geria, M.Si. + (The story of Uwug Kengetan begins with the … 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.ns based on the main content of the story.)
Anthony Paul Gentile + (The “Bridge” between these two panels is a … The “Bridge” between these two panels is a piece of canvas I placed on a rooftop much too close to Mt. Agung when it was threatening an all out eruption. I left it there for a couple of weeks and it collected the volcanic ash and whatever else the volcano spewed. The result is a work not as much made in Bali, but actually Made BY Bali. “The Bridge” part of the “Forces of Nature” project; an ongoing study and documentation of the effects of Nature.nd documentation of the effects of Nature.)
Made Mantle Hood + (There are several communities in the highl … There are several communities in the highlands of Bali in Indonesia that still maintain large antique orchestras of bronze gongs and metallophones called gamelan gong gede. These gamelan have been preserved as essential implements of local ritual-music associations that have protected them from change for generations. In contrast, much of the rest of the island abandoned gong gede in the early twentieth century in favor of modern gamelan. Inseparable from its highland ritual context, gong gede endure in Bali’s remote highlands because they are inseparable from ritual context, which has resulted in musical diversity within the broader ecosystem of Balinese music. This diversity simultaneously marginalizes communities to some degree from mainstream musical innovation. However, it also empowers local ritual music associations within sophisticated social networks that play a major role in protecting and preserving these ancient antique orchestras. Using a ‘pluralism of musical structures’ as an analytical framework for discussing musical diversity, this article looks at how highland communities protect and maintain gong gede as ‘living traditions’ by examining their history, social context and musical style to see what keeps local traditions from succumbing to mainstream musical trends.m succumbing to mainstream musical trends.)