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Ade Irgha + (Photographer; Concept Photography)
Rudi Waisnawa + (Rudi Waisnawa was born in Singaraja, Bali, … Rudi Waisnawa was born in Singaraja, Bali, 1976. He graduated from English Literature, Faculty of Letters, Udayana University. He is a photographer who cares about social issues. His eye-catching photos and documentaries are about people with mental disorders who are confined in Bali. These works were exhibited in several places including at Bentara Budaya Bali (2014). In the same year the work was recorded as a photo book entitled “Pasung” and exhibited again at Rafles Hotel Galery Singapore 2015. In October 2017 Rudi was invited to exhibit at the Anti Stigma International Conference Copenhagen, Denmark and continued to exhibit at Die Erste Etage, Hamburg with an exhibition entitled "Approach". Rudi's works have also attracted the attention from people with leprosy in Balinese villages. Apart from being active in the Lingkara Photography Community, Rudi is also active at the Suryani Institute for Mental Health (SIMH), a foundation that assists people with severe mental disorders (ODGJ) in Bali.th severe mental disorders (ODGJ) in Bali.)
Scion Charlotte Spence + (Scion Charlotte Spence has a plan for all … Scion Charlotte Spence has a plan for all you luxury, globe-trotting party vagabonds. Behold the House of Karma.Charlotte, can you give us a brief background of who you are, and what brings you here today?Hey, of course! This feels like a first date. I’m a 26 year-old Brit, currently based between Sydney and Bali (the dream!); I moved over to Australia for university about six years ago and have been lapping up the sunshine ever since. I’m really excited to be chatting to you today and keen to share a fun new project I think you’ll like the sound of . . .What are your current passions?I take after the rest of my family, so travel is really important to me and has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. Nothing excites me more than exploring new cultures. I’m also a drama kid at heart so I love the theatre, live music, fine dining . . . or just a good old party to be honest.IG @Atomic.Blonde_ Who is she and when did you discover her?Haha! Atomic Blonde is my latex-wearing, tech house playing, DJ alter ego! I discovered her about four years ago, when I realised I could turn ‘playing my favourite music to my friends’ into a viable side hustle. Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to play a whole host of my favourite events in Australia, alongside my DJ partner ‘Dutch Kiss’. We’re all about self-expression, uplifting music and high camp fun.You are about to launch House of Karma. Briefly, tell us what it is?House of Karma is an U35 members’ collective for the world of luxury travel and experiences. Drawing on the beauty of Karma’s current resorts, we’ll soon bring this to the next generation of ‘luxury rebels’, with pop-up festivals, wellness retreats, out-of-the-box experiences and networking events, both at Karma destinations and in our members’ home cities.You are finally working for your father?I am, and it’s really quite lovely so far! Dad and I have a lot in common in that we both have that entrepreneurial streak, and see Karma more as an entertainment industry than a hospitality one, so it’s great to have that initial common ground with my ‘boss’. I’m also massively inspired by him and have been my whole life, so working alongside him is a privilege I don’t take lightly. Pitching to him is still rather scary though – he’s tough!Do you have any other siblings joining the ranks?Yes! My sister and brother are both a bit younger so still at Uni and school but I have every confidence that they’ll be joining me soon. My sister is heading to do her first Karma sales training in India in a couple of months and I’m sure my brother will follow suit – once he finishes tearing it up on the school cricket pitch of course!What are the strengths and touches that you, as a woman, will bring to what is typically seen as a male dominated service, a members club?Oh, good one. I firmly believe that everyone should have a seat at the table or a foot in the door, and so I’d like to think that what I’ll bring to the world of members clubs is a whole heap of inclusivity. Yes, of course, there is an element of ‘selection’ involved, but I actually like to refer to House of Karma as a ‘collective’ rather than a ‘club’. Essentially, if you’re ambitious, open-minded, and down for one hell of a party, then we’d love to have you at our place.What type of person would a HoK member be?A House of Karma member is someone just like me; a luxury rebel, pampered vagabond, or hedonist who craves the unexpected and the reprieve from routine. We’re chatty, ambitious, and always looking for the next big adventure . . . with a side of fabulous!Can you tell us more about the Bali launch?Absolutely. We’re planning a huge party down at Karma Beach to celebrate our big launch on 13th June. After a VIP long lunch we’ll be opening the beach up to the masses, with drag queens, international DJs, signature ‘House of Karma’ cocktails and a whole lot of dancing in the sand. Come by and get a sense of what we’re all about!And the international roll out?Following this, we’ll be hosting our first ‘Founding Member’ networking events in Sydney and Perth, taking that signature Karma experience to Australia, before expanding across the globe later in 2023.House of Karma is highly inclusive. Can you tell us about some of the LGBTQIA+ events you have in the planning?Inclusion is something I am hugely passionate about and will never stop fighting for, and so at the heart of the House of Karma will be HEAPS of events for my LGBTQIA+ icons and allies. Think ‘detox and retox’ retreats at Karma destinations post-Mardi Gras, LGBTQIA+ networking nights and hot parties co-hosted by queer clubs all over the world.More bang for your buck. Can you tell us what perks and privileges members can enjoy on joining?It’s honestly a bit of a ‘too good to be true’ thing! Our members will benefit from nights of free accommodation at our resort destinations, huge discounts across spa, F&B and rooms year round, a bespoke ‘pimp my villa’ package, and invites to exclusive events both at Karma resorts and in their own cities! And that’s not even to mention all the members-only experiences we’ll be curating – think boat parties on the Nile, party weeks in Mykonos and a glamping festival on Gili Meno…How does the House of Karma benefit from the global aspect of the original Karma brand?I think that is what makes us unique. Karma already has so many breathtaking destinations, so half my work is done in that respect! Now it’s just about leveraging those locations and turning them into the perfect playground for all my like-minded House of Karma souls.And vice versa, how does the group benefit?To quote my father, “any great company recognises the need to evolve as new generations emerge” and I think that is just what we are doing here; moving with the times and bringing a whole new tribe of ambitious, experience-seeking young vagabonds into the Karma fold.Lastly, you are looking to create global FOMO around HoK member’s wristbands. Any hints at how you intend to achieve this?This is something I’m excited to see evolve. Let’s just say I hope to see House of Karma memberships soon become a must-have fashion statement. Get ready to see an influx of ‘HoK’ bracelets hitting the wrists of those around you soon . . .Tel: +62 361 848 2202; +62 811 38203360 IG: @wearehouseofkarmawww.houseofkarma.com.auhouseofkarma@karmagroup.comuseofkarma.com.au houseofkarma@karmagroup.com)
Idanna Pucci + (Since leaving her ancestral home in Floren … Since leaving her ancestral home in Florence, Italy, Idanna pursued her interest in diverse cultures through far-flung travels. First she worked in New York for her uncle, Emilio Pucci, when his designs ushered vibrant colors into fashion.She later settled in Indonesia and began her studies of Balinese culture with particular emphasis on myth and the oral tradition. She became especially intrigued by the traditional court of justice in the ancient royal capital of Bali. Its ceiling paintings narrate a sacred epic hauntingly similar to Dante’s Divine Comedy. The quest gave birth to her first book, The Epic of Life: A Balinese Journey of the Soul (Van der Mark Editions, NY), a classic on Balinese culture.Various writing assignments for the Hong-Kong based Asia Magazine enabled her to travel throughout the Indonesian Archipelago, South East Asia, Japan and across the Soviet Union on the last steam engine of the Trans-Siberian railway.She returned to New York to pursue her degree in Comparative Literature at Columbia University. During this time, she obtained a grant from the Margaret Mead Institute of Intercultural Studies for a project entitled The Prince and the Pauper: Two Balinese Portraits.Her focus then turned to the life of her American great-grandmother, Cora Slocomb, who shocked New York’s Gilded Age by launching the first nation-wide campaign against the death penalty in 1895 to save a young Italian immigrant from execution–the first woman sentenced to the electric chair. Her research gave birth to The Trials of Maria Barbella (Vintage, NY, 1996).After she obtained the International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance in Geneva, she served in the UN Mission to East Timor as an electoral officer during the referendum for independence in 1999. Later, she collaborated with the Burma Project (Open Society Foundations) on a special mission to Myanmar.In film, Idanna produced the Italian segment of the TV series Amazing Games (ABC/Kane Productions) for which she received the Ultimo Novecento award from the City of Pisa. She also co-produced Leonardo’s Legacy, a Discovery Channel special. She then produced and directed Eugenia of Patagonia, a documentary-feature on the pioneering life in Chile of her maternal aunt who served for thirty years as mayor of a vast municipality at the end of world, battling for the people and the environmentHer following work, Brazza in Congo: A Life and Legacy (Umbrage Editions, NY) is an illustrated biography of another ancestor, the explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, after whom the capital of the Republic of Congo, Brazzaville, is named, and who is still remembered for his pioneering struggle on behalf of the rights of the people. On the same theme, she curated exhibitions at The National Arts Club in New York and La Casa Italiana of NYU.Idanna conceived and narrated the documentary Black Africa White Marble, which recounts her battle against the ruler of Congo-Brazzaville. It won the Grand Prix at the Festival of Annecy 2012 (France), the Audience Award at the Cambridge Film Festival 2013 (UK), and Best Documentary at the Berlin Independent Film Festival 2014.She was also responsible for the donation to the National Museum of Cameroon in Yaoundé and permanent installation of a sixty-foot masterpiece of contemporary art by the Poto Poto School of Painting in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. In 2015, she produced The Transformative Power of Art, an exhibition at the United Nations in New York.With her husband, Terence Ward, she then produced Talk Radio Tehran, a documentary by Mahtab Mansour that follows high-spirited Iranian women as they fulfill their aspirations in spite of the gender-apartheid system that dominates daily life in Teheran.In a collection of true stories between East and West, The World Odyssey of a Balinese Prince (Tuttle, 2020), she narrates the extraordinary life of a cultural visionary and medical doctor whose daring adventures transcend borders.The Lady of Sing Sing: an American Countess, an Italian Immigrant, and their Epic Battle for Justice in New York’s Gilded Age (Simon & Schuster, Tiller Press, 2020) is a new expanded edition of her earlier work, The Trials of Maria Barbella.Idanna serves as an ambassador of Religions for Peace, the world’s largest interfaith organization. She speaks fluent Italian, English and French, and reasonable Bahasa Indonesia. She resides with her husband between Florence and New York.ith her husband between Florence and New York.)
Jane Belo Tannenbaum + (Tannenbaum, Jane Belo (1904–1968) American anthropological photographer. Name variations: Jane Belo. Born Jane Belo, Nov 3, 1904, in TX; died 1968. Traveler, artist, photographer and fieldworker, was noted as pioneer in anthropological photography.)
ULUWATU LACE + (The Yak spoke with Ajit Khatai, ceo of Ulu … The Yak spoke with Ajit Khatai, ceo of Uluwatu handmade Balinese lace – the 50-year-old true Bali legacy fashion brand – about life in Bali, the journey so far and the future for the brand.How has Bali been for you?Been here since the beginning of the 2020 pandemic. I think one word for life here would be: healing.What does Uluwatu Handmade Balinese Lace mean to you?Magical and challenging on so many levels. A fashion business in Bali. A brand that’s core skill-set is lace. Only two colours (white and black) to the range planning. Tourists as primary customer. Language barrier. An immensely talented pool, which is aging.How is it that sophistication and simplicity exists seamlessly in Uluwatu Lace? We know it’s not easy. How do you manage to achieve it?It looks easy, because ours is a story of Bali. We carry the soul of everything that’s beautiful here. By layering simplicity over and over, we are able to create sophistication. Our pursuit is perfection. Our founder Ni Made Jati focussed on love for creating great designs. She was inspired by modern women who are independent and rebellious. Over the years, we have redefined this modern woman. I think these three elements, Bali, Simplicity and Perfection are our secrets.How did the brand start…In the 1970s it seemed a good business proposition. Bali had an abundance of lace skills. An influx of foreigners was allowing exploration of new silhouettes (before lace was predominately used on Kebayas). Our founder saw the possibilities. Those were times when Bali was getting started on its lasting reputation of being heaven; of secret idyllic beaches where seekers and hippies found the surf, sand and beads, and loads of sunshine to tan their skin. She adapted the lace to the new world, from airy over layers to breezy gowns for the evening fire. The Bohemian spirit has been alive ever since.Uniquely, the Uluwatu Lace brand is cemented deeply in Bali’s history and colonial past. Can you briefly tell us more…No-one starts out to make history. Our journey gave us two rights: time and place. Bali’s lace tradition of krawang or Lobang is a rich living craft. Earliest evidence showing its use is in the 10CE, during the end of the Majapahit reign. Almost 1,000 odd years of existence. There is an unsubstantiated belief that Kerawang is the classic crochet lace of Northern Europe. Said to be carried by missionaries who travelled with the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The timeline could be anywhere around 1600CE. But the real impact can be attributed to after 1796, when the VOC was abolished and the Dutch government gained control over Indonesia, which continued until 1941.And then there was the modern journey…Yes. Somewhere around mid ’70s, Kebaya was getting its space as a classic apparel which was introduced as modesty. Lace got incorporated into the Kebaya. We have been trying to perfect the art form ever since then. This evolved into the temple culture, to exactly the same clothing culture we witness in Bali today. We have managed to transform it into something desirable globally. Breaking the limitations of design was the tipping point. With just two colors, white and black, it was a sure recipe for disaster. The fact that we are still here is something bigger than a miracle. But here we are…Why white and black?Our journey was for excellence. I suppose we reached this point naturally. It is difficult to reason why in a 50-year journey. An intelligent guess is, white was preferred due to the tropical climate and black was easy to handle. In the early years, consistent yarns in colors was not an easy proposition. Whatever the reason, we are memorable because of the two colours.How many people are involved in making your designs?Our family is around 500 individuals. More than three quarters of this number are involved in the design creation and the rest are in support operations. Each person in our ecosystem is a lifelong partner to creation of these exclusive designs.What makes this brand click?Love and Bali. You immerse in this paradise. In return the paradise diktats that you respond with honesty. That’s what we give. We do not dilute our principles to suit business obligations. Our products are made in the old fashioned way. We have steered clear of shortcuts. Each and every piece is made in the same traditional method of bamboo hoops and slow needle whirring to make the lace. Love has its own karmic journey. Maybe it’s the love that’s responding back.What are the attitudes in fashion changing over the decades? Where is fashion’s future for designs with your niche?Look at the fashion around the world. Lace and crochet are consistent. Lace is here to stay. That speaks loads on the future of lace in fashion. It’s a classic embellishment in fashion. Women love it. It’s not going away anytime soon. We are a lace brand. We need one purchase to happen in a thousand in our market to stay in business. That’s a simple logic for excellence. We have to keep creating the most simple, sophisticated designs with the same passion. Great designs don’t need volume. We are content right now.What does high thread count mean to you and why is it important to your company?Yarn is the key. Our yarn goes through immense stress, which makes it absolutely essential to have a unique tensile strength, which is stable in the lace making process, avoiding brittleness. We have conjured up a specific blend of rayon yarns to achieve this over the years. It stays unbroken for the longest stretch of action. That brings the unique sheen to our lace.How has the Covid Pandemic affected your brand?It’s been a kind of blessing in disguise. We found time for course correction. Our focus diverted from sales to being janitors (cleaning up the brand). We found scope to refine our skills. Created a data-bank of designs. Refined the skills that had been acquired over 50 years. We updated software and improved processes. Basically we did a lot of clean-up. We had to ensure our designs remain heirloom pieces. Creating possibilities of engagement to lace designs. We conceptualized a Balinese Lace Museum and initiated the process of getting nominated as a heritage craft. It was a long list.Which design will be your all-time superstar creation? Is there a story in its creation?We love almost all our ’70s designs. The decade when chic, colour and pool parties were the epitome. The age of revolution … styles that clicked. Then we were busy making something revolutionary to be loved. We got our foothold in fashion in the ’70s.How are you involved in the creative community in Bali?As the flag bearer of Balinese Lace Fashion, we are the finest on the block. Both the founder and myself are pretty much very private people. Our direct visible engagement remains slower than we would like. However, we engage with artists, graphic artists, photographers, musicians and actors. We love to be the support to young creative talents.What are the current design projects at Uluwatu Lace?This year we are engaging in a lot of very interesting projects … I like to call in non-invasive cross-innovation, where we identify non-parallel creative techniques to come together in an organic symbiotic visual extravagance. Our designers are busy rejecting designs to arrive at acceptable designs. For example, imagine trying to combine lighter Endek fabric with Balinese lace. Both techniques cannot overpower each other. The balance of weight, colour and flow is an absolutely challenging experience.Which particular Indonesian / international celebrities could wear your designs and embody what they mean?For us, Happy Salma is the epitome of what Uluwatu Lace is supposed to mean. She is the purity of how our design should be expressed. In the case of Hollywood, I would love our designs on Alicia Vikander. Her athletic features and Grecian expression are timeless. And of course, Priyanka Jonas Chopra’s dusky exoticism. If they are reading this … we love you!What’s next for Uluwatu Lace?Short-Term: make our mark on the Paris, New York, London and Tokyo fashion scenes. Medium Term: Get listed in UNESCO heritage craft category. Long Term: hopefully keep creating inspiring designs. We have a goal to make the brand 100% sustainable with minimum carbon footprint. Engage with blockchain technology to track the impact of our brand. We also hope to have a community fingerprint, where we go beyond our business obligations and leave lasting imprints within the community that defines us.IG: @uluwatu_handmade_balinese_laceFB: @uluwatulacebaliwww.uluwatu.co.ide FB: @uluwatulacebali www.uluwatu.co.id)
Tyra Kleen + (Tyra Kleen (29 June 1874 - 17 September 19 … Tyra Kleen (29 June 1874 - 17 September 1951) was a Swedish artist, author and women's rights activist. Her paintings, illustrations, lithographs and publications were important to the Swedish fin de siècle art movement. But above all she was an independent ethnographical researcher.In 1919, after WWI, she traveled to Java and Bali on a Swedish cargo ship. In Solo (Surakarta), Kleen worked with Beata van Helsdingen-Schoevers to write an anthropological study on the ritual court dances of Solo. Both also participated in the dance lessons. Kleen felt that dancing not only involved making the right movements on the sound of music, but that it also involved the transition into an altered state of mind to become in harmony not only with oneself, but with the Universe.Unfortunately, this project ended in July 1920 in turmoil due to clashing personalities, and van Helsdingen-Schoevers died 17 August 1920 of an unknown disease. The project was finished in 1925 with help from "Volkslectuur" (the commission of folk literature), Mabel Fowler and miss Gobée, wife of the Head of the Office for Internal Affairs, titled "The Serimpi and Bedojo Dances at the Court of Surakarta", with 16 pages of text. In July 1925 there appeared a new edition with 30 pages of text. The coloured plates were reproductions made by the Topographic Service of Kleen's drawings. For everyone involved, but especially Kleen, the result was very disappointing, because she wanted to participate in this project in order to result in a standard reference work that could be presented worldwide.When she arrived in Bali in 1920, she started a new project on the mudras, or ritual hand poses, of the Balinese Hindu priests with the assistance of the Rajah of Karangasem, Gusti Bagus Djilantik, whom she had met in Solo the year before, and of Piet de Kat Angelino. This was a turning point in her career because de Kat Angelino was able to explain to her the mudras and also encouraged the priests to cooperate. He was district-officer (controleur) of Gianjar and Klungklung for over a decade and had been collecting material on Balinese priests for years in his home in Gianjar. At his home, she could draw priests and their mudras. Their work together is presented in the book Mudras, with text and illustrations by Kleen, who acknowledged that much of the technical information about the poses and ceremonies came from de Kat Angelino and later on from R.Ng. Poerbatjaraka. Kleen spent the whole of 1921 in Java, working on the material collected in Bali the year before. She exhibited her pictures of the priests at the Art Society in Batavia. Collaboration with de Kat Angelino continued and she met him in Amsterdam on her way home. With his help an exhibition was arranged at the Colonial Institute in Amsterdam. The exhibition was favorably reviewed by de Kat Angelino in the magazine Nederlandsch Indië, Oud en Nieuw. What was the reaction at that time in the Netherlands on her work in Bali? Anne Hallema, a Dutch journalist and art-criticus wrote a critical and extensive article on the Mudra's which appeared Elseviers Geïllustreerd Maandschrift, Jaargang 34, 1924 pp. 145–147. He disqualified her work as an artist but praised her for her scientific contribution. He ends his article with stating that we have to be grateful that this stranger from the land of Selma Lagerlöf toke the initiativ to study the mudra's of the Balinese priests in performing his Hinduistic rituals. Specially the Indologists and Orientalists should be happy with the appearance of this publication.Another crucial exhibition was Två vittberesta damer (Two Travelling Ladies) at Liljevalch's Public Art Gallery in Stockholm 1922, where she showed art and artifacts from Java and Bali together with Swedish photographer and author Ida Trotzig contributing works from Japan. This exhibition was the starting point for the "Bali-fever" in Sweden. Kleen's depictions of mudras were shown at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1923.Besides Mudras, Kleen published two other books about Bali: Ni-Si-Pleng, a story about black children written for white children (1924), and, seven years later, Tempeldanser och musikinstrument pa Bali, printed in 300 numbered copies, translated in 1936 as The Temple Dances in Bali.Kleen's study on the mudras, the exhibition in Amsterdam at the Colonial Institute and the publication of her books made her internationally known. For her scientific ethnographic work on Bali, Kleen was awarded the Johan August Wahlberg silver medal in April 1938, given to individuals who have "promoted anthropological and geographical science through outstanding efforts".Walter Spies was the central figure in the circle of artists residing on the island in Ubud, Klungklung and Karangasem. He was considered to be the greatest expert on Balinese dance and drama. Together with the British dance critic Beryl de Zoete, he wrote the standard 1938 work Dance and Drama in Bali. Spies was jealous of the international success of Kleen[citation needed] and wrote a very critical nine-page review of the Temple Dances in Bali in the journal Djawa (1939). He complained, "the text and the depictions are filled with so many mistakes, errors and incorrect statements that one must shake one's head." Spies claims that as an ethnographic document the book has no value. As a result, there were nearly no references to the work of Kleen in any ethnographic periodicals or publications after this critical review. It is only in 1962 that C. Hooykaas in his article "Saiva-Siddhanta in Java and Bali" supported the importance of the study on mudras by de Kat Angelino and Kleen.Kleen contributed work to various European magazines, including Sluyters' Monthly, Nederlandsch Indië Oud en Nieuw, Ord och Bild and Inter-Ocean, between 1920 and 1925 and influenced in this way the perception and expectations of foreign visitors to Bali. Furthermore, she influenced with her colourful, vivid and dynamic art-deco drawing style the development of painting by local artists in Bali, not in a one-way influence but more a kind of mutual influence.Mostly these local paintings were made for the touristic market and depicted daily life instead of exclusively being concerned with gods, demons and the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics. In this way, she took part in the marketing of "the last paradise". This also meant that she became associated with this type of magazine drawing instead of her more important ethnographic publications. more important ethnographic publications.)
W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp + (W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp (27 July 1874 – 23 Apri … W.O.J. Nieuwenkamp (27 July 1874 – 23 April 1950) was an artist from the Netherlands who once lived in Bali. He studied art at the Amsterdamse Kunstnijverheidsschool. Between 1917 – 1919 he toured Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok. He did many works of art, including paintings, etchings, lithographs, book cover designs. Apart from that, he is also known as an architect, ethnologist, explorer, writer, art/antique collector. He was the first European artist to visit Bali. He arrived in Bali in 1906. He came to visit Bali again from 1917 to 1919 and finally in 1936/1937. He painted a lot about the natural, social and cultural beauty of Bali.tural, social and cultural beauty of Bali.)

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John Darling + ("John Darling moved to Bali in 1969 and de … "John Darling moved to Bali in 1969 and developed a rapport with its people and an affinity for their way of life. Of particular interest was their religious traditions and the changes to the Balinese society and economy that occurred as a result of the influx of tourists.Australian documentary filmmaker John Darling standing next to camera on tripod in a jungle area in Bali John Darling during filming of Lempad of Bali (1978). Courtesy Sara Darling. Photographer unknown. NFSA title: 1586432 His first documentary, Lempad of Bali (1978) which he co-directed with Lorne Blair, explores the life and work of 116-year-old artist I Gusti Nyoman Lempad and his subsequent funeral, detailing the complex, Balinese funerary customs. This production won the Documentary Award at the Asian Film Festival in 1980.Darling’s subsequent films formed his Bali Triptych (1987) series. Each hour-long episode – Between the Mountain and the Sea, The Path of the Soul and Demons and Deities – presents in vivid detail the history, culture and way of life of the Balinese people.Darling worked with other filmmakers, including John Moyle for Bali Hash (1989), which juxtaposed the raucous nature of the Hash House Harriers gathering of international tourists and the peaceful Balinese ceremonies occurring at the same time."Full article at https://www.nfsa.gov.au/latest/john-darling-bali-documentary-filmmakerSee also:My Friend, John Darling by Rio Helmi. Ubud Now & Then, June 26, 2013. http://ubudnowandthen.com/my-friend-john-darling/My Favorite Redhead: John Darling by Made Wijaya. Ubud Now & Then, July 3, 2013. http://ubudnow.webhost66.com/my-favourite-redhead-john-darling/w.webhost66.com/my-favourite-redhead-john-darling/)
Marko Randelovic + ("Marko Randelovic is an award winning film … "Marko Randelovic is an award winning filmmaker and photographer from West Yorkshire, United Kingdom and is of mixed British and Serbian heritage.Marko travels and works nomadically, often collaborating with charities and organisations to tell interesting cultural stories through the eyes of local people.He tries to provide an insight into the inspiring lives of people from across the world, the problems they face and how they strive to overcome such challenges." they strive to overcome such challenges.")
Ida Bagus Putra Adnyana + (A Balinese from a Brahmana priestly family … A Balinese from a Brahmana priestly family, I. B. Adnyana is considered a first-rate classicist. Born in 1958 in Denpasar, he grew up attending Balinese rituals and brings an insider’s knowledge to his subjects. As is evident in his images, he has been given special unimpeded access and privileged positions and angles. It’s highly unlikely that a Western photographer would ever be allowed to enter sacred inner courtyards and get this close to a venerable high priest.His subjects appear at ease and revealing of their inner emotions. It is as if his subjects are family members relaxed in the presence of another Balinese. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time to photograph with the greatest possible empathy and intimacy. Amidst all the confusion, he knows what is going on and is able to anticipate what is going to happen next. While other photographers are fiddling with their camera settings, he is ready to record the climax, the significant gesture or the moment when the trance state takes hold.e moment when the trance state takes hold.)
I Gusti Agung Wijaya Utama + (A photography graduate from the Indonesian … A photography graduate from the Indonesian Art Institute (ISI), Denpasar.Balinese photographer I Gusti Agung Wijaya Utama S. Sn has a unique vision to raise awareness of the past through distinct, eye-catching fine art and reconstruction portrait photographs. Gung Ama, as he is known, does not use digital technology, but a process from the past; the Afghan Box Camera. As the name suggests, the camera is linked with Afghanistan, being first used in villages by travelling photographers before there were any photography studios.“Digital technology and the modern mindset desiring immediate outcomes and satisfaction are impacting upon the art of photography and contributing to the erosion of traditional Balinese values,” said Gung Ama, born in Batubulan Gianyar in 1988, whose interest is photography began in 2006. “Nowadays, smartphones equipped with sophisticated cameras are affordable and an essential modern icon and tool. Moreover, social media and selfies dramatically impact lifestyles and alter our concept of identity. By recreating the nostalgia and curiosity of old Bali through manual, handmade photos, my objective is to reignite cultural memory while inspiring awareness and discussion among all the generations.”“My photography reflects the growing sentiment within the Balinese seeking a return to the wisdom of the past,” Gung Ama said. “In the face of modernity and the homogenisation of cultures, I believe it is important to celebrate and embrace cultural icons to help reinforce our identity. In addition, it’s essential to be reminded of our forefather’s messages, culture lost and the wisdom of the past.”Article by Richard Horstmanof the past.” Article by Richard Horstman)
I Wayan Sadha + (Author and cartoonist I Wayan Sadha was bo … Author and cartoonist I Wayan Sadha was born in Jimbaran, on July 29, 1948. He attended guard school until grade 2 of Sekolah Rakyat. I Wayan Sadha has a lot of experiences having worked as a fisherman, laborer, tradesman, gardener, traveling photographer, until he became a journalist and most recently, a cartoonist and author. He created the dog cartoon character "Somprét" which is unique with satirical elements regarding Balinese social and cultural problems.He often participates in cartoon exhibitions with artists in Denpasar, has been invited to exhibit with Prakarti at the ARMA Muséum, Ubud, Bali Biénnalé and others. Won 3rd place in Photo “Bali Tourism 1981” and the 2010 Rancagé Literature prize with his book entitled “Léak Pamoroan”. His cartoons and short stories have been published in The Archipélago magazine, English Corner, Bali cho, Nusra Daily, Sarad Magazine, Poléng Magazine, and Taksu Magazine. He was a resource person at the event Sandyakala Sastra #5 in 2010 with Ida Bagus Wayan Widiasa Kenintén at Bentara Budaya Bali. He died on January 28, 2015.His published books are:Bali in the Eyes of the Somprét (Cartoon, 1994),The dog of Bali Somprét Celotéh Dog Bali (Cartoon, 2008),Léak Pemoroan (short story collection, 2009),Paruman Betara (short story collection, 2014).man Betara (short story collection, 2014).)
Dinor Gen + (Balinese photographer)
Rio Helmi + (Born in 1954 to an Indonesian diplomat fat … Born in 1954 to an Indonesian diplomat father and a Turkish mother, Indonesian photographer and writer Rio Helmi has been capturing images of Asia and writing since 1978. His work can be seen in magazines, documentaries and more than 20 large format photographic books. Solo exhibitions of Rio’s still photography have been held in Bali, Jakarta, Madrid, Miyazaki, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Sydney, and his works are held in private collections around the world including in London, Rome, Boston, Washington and Tokyo. Rio has been based in Bali for more than three decades, and speaks five languages fluently. He writes in Indonesian and English, and blogs about a wide range of topics including for the Huffington Post and the website ubudnowandthen.com dedicated to his hometown Ubud. He has also moderated panel sessions and conducted public interviews at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival which is now an annual event of international repute. In 2010 Rio launched his book called “Book Memories of the Sacred” a retrospective portfolio of Bali over the last 30 years. His latest book is “Travels on Two Wheels, a Broader Perspective of Bali” a series of eclectic panoramas taken during nearly 30,000 kilometers of motorcycle trips around the island.ers of motorcycle trips around the island.)
David Metcalf + (David Metcalf is a professional photograph … David Metcalf is a professional photographer, originally from New Zealand but has been living in Bali since 2011.David has been working with communities in Bali, Kalimantan, Sumba to help preserve the culture and leads photography and cultural tours to various parts of Indonesia, Japan, Alaska, Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and India.He has been involved in organizing many events in Bali including the indigenous film festival held in Bali in 2018, 19,20, and is the founder of The Togetherness Project which is at the forefront of community-based tourism and assisted Balinese communities during Covid.To find out more please visit www.davidmetcalfphotography.com, Facebook and Instagram David Metcalf photography and www.thetogethernessproject.net.graphy and www.thetogethernessproject.net.)
Deniek G. Sukarya + (Deniek G. Sukarya has been in professional … Deniek G. Sukarya has been in professional photography for over 43 years . His works are widely published in books, calendars, newspapers, magazines, advertisements, brochures, posters and billboards. In stock photography, he offers a huge collection of travel, culture, landscape, nature and fine art photography. Deniek started his career as a freelance photographer and writer for many prestigeous national publications before joining an international advertising agency in 1981 as a senior copywriter, and a year later as creative director.As a concerned photographer, Deniek gives numerous photography workshops for the development of photography in Indonesia. He also writes for many publications: from travel, culture and nature to “how-to” articles on various aspects of photography. Since 1993, Deniek published several magazines: VISI, for STARKO (until 1995); RODA for Honda Motorcycle Indonesia (until 2007); FOTO MODERN, for Fuji Film Indonesia (until 2005). In 2005, he published NIKONIA magazine, 6 editions quarterly photography magazine for Nikon Indonesia. Deniek is a founder member and chairman of the LEICA Photography Club of Indonesia, and the conceptor and curator/director of Galeri Foto CAHYA, the first fine art photo gallery in Indonesia. He held numerous photo exhibitions, including three exhibitions at Galeri Foto CAHYA in 1998 and 2000. In 2002, he organized Harmony - Potret Indonesia Damai and Images of Jakarta photo exhibitions for the Jakarta Tourism Office. In 2004, he held two exhibitions in Osaka, Japan, INDONESIA -ENCHANTED MOMENTS, for the Consulate General of Indonesia in Osaka and Sakata Inx Corporation. He also organized the exhibition, A Tribute to Aceh, for Aceh Tsunami Relief Funds in 2005 working together with photo journalists from the leading national newspaper, Kompas. In 2005, Deniek also held an exhibition: Indonesia - Enchanted Moments, in the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare for the Indonesian Embassy in cooperation with the Minister of Tourism and Environment of Zimbabwe. 76 of the best photographs captured during his travel in Zimbabwe were shown in a grand exhibition, Zimbabwe - Permata Afrika, in Plaza Senayan, Jakarta, in December 2005. In 2006, Deniek organized the photo exhibition, Presiden Juga Manusia Biasa, about the everyday life of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono by Abror Rizki and Dudi Anung Anindito at Pondok Indah Mall. In 2008, he organized a photo exhibition entitled The Allure of the Undiscovered West Bali in the Sultan Hotel, Jakarta.ed West Bali in the Sultan Hotel, Jakarta.)
Putu Sayoga + (From The Phala, https://www.thephala.com/t … From The Phala, https://www.thephala.com/the-artist-photographer-putu-sayoga/Only a handful of photographers in Indonesia are into documentary photography. Compared to hard news photography, documentary requires more length of time when it comes to the creative process. Therefore, it demands work consistency and usually more production cost.With all those challenges, Putu Sayoga, a Bali based photographer, is still in love with this unique style of photography. As a self-taught, he started his career from scratch in 2009, when he was a college student in Gadjah Mada University, Jogjakarta. During that initial period, documentary photography was already appealing for him. This form allows him to be acquainted with his photo subjects and has a longer interaction with them, so later he could present works that are narratively and visually more powerful.Documentary opens up a wider horizon for Sayoga to expand his ideas and aspirations. It gives more space for him to tell the thorough stories of his photo subjects. Most of his photographs give a voice to the unheard inspirational figures and stories that are not yet sufficiently covered by the media. His works not only thought-provoking but poetically captured the genuineness and complexity of human beings.One of his intriguing projects is “Library with the Horse,” (2015). It is a touching story about Ridwan Sururi, a horse caretaker who dedicates his time to create a small mobile library called “Kuda Pustaka” that is attached to his horse. Every week Sururi and his horse go around his village in Purbalingga, Central Java, giving free access for kids to read books. This documentary has been published in international media such as The New York Times and Aljazeera. Surprisingly, following the publication, many people around the world contacted Sayoga and donated books for Sururi’s library. It is definitely an example of how powerful storytelling can be!Currently Sayoga has two ongoing projects. The first one started in 2013, encompasses the change caused by modernization at his own village that is located in a rural area in Bali. The other one entitled, “Living under the Volcanoes,” begins in 2017. This long-term project tells stories about the life of societies who over generations settle near the volcanoes in Indonesia; how they are living with the danger and their culture.There are more than 150 volcanoes in this country. For his ambitious project, Sayoga has explored 6 of them including Mount Agung, Mount Ijen, Bromo, Dieng Plateau, Sinabung, and Gamalama. He went from Sumatera, Bali, Java, to Moluccas to search for and experience authentic stories. This project has been published in various media like ZEIT Magazine, Post Magazine, and GEO.ike ZEIT Magazine, Post Magazine, and GEO.)
Hanalei Swan + (Hanalei Swan is a 15-year-old fashion desi … Hanalei Swan is a 15-year-old fashion designer, artist, speaker, and author. She leads by example – her goal is to inspire the next generation of conscious leaders.HANALEI, it’s been a minute since we last spoke, can you tell us what you’ve been up to in the last couple of years?I’ve taken a step back these last few years to really focus on what drives me creatively. Since we last spoke I feel like I’ve been through a huge reset, and this has allowed me to explore different passions including writing, which in turn has opened me up to new opportunities. I recently had the pleasure of being an author in the New York Times best-selling book Women Gone Wild!. I have also continued designing clothes, making artwork, writing, speaking and finding new ways to tell my story.You were barely a teenager in Bali when we first caught up. How have your views changed since then?I don’t think my views have changed necessarily; I just think they have been reinforced. I’m still focussed on creating sustainable fashion and educating other kids about making conscious decisions when buying clothing. I stand strong on sustainable fashion versus fast fashion, and it remains my mission to educate young consumers and set an example for other brands to start taking action on our problems in the fashion industry.What projects are you involved in now, and what drives those projects?These last few years have been very exciting. I’ve already mentioned the Women Gone Wild! book series, with its mission to inspire women around the world to take action on what they love. I’ve also been involved with the Shima Swan Surfboard Project, in partnership with We Are Mother Earth. This project is a symbolic gift for ocean health and takes a stand against the plans made by the company TEPCO to dump over 100 million tons of radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean as early as next year, which will affect our environment, as well as food supply chain to a dramatic extent. I’m also happy to announce I’ve been working on a new collection for my eco-friendly fashion company, HS Styles, which takes huge inspiration from my love for the ocean and surfing. I look forward to sharing more on this in the future.What are the biggest threats facing us in the world today, and how do you think they affect you?Globally, the fashion industry is the second most polluting industry in the world after oil and gas. It’s responsible for 1.2 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually. This blows my mind. It takes over 750 gallons of water to produce a single cotton T-shirt, not to mention that 20% of global wastewater comes from textile dyeing, because the bulk of the production is in countries with little or no regulation, so the wastewater often finds its way to rivers and seas where it can wreak havoc.I never thought that deeply about fashion’s effect on our planet before I learned about this. So, when I started my fashion brand at 11 years old, I knew I didn’t want to contribute to any further destruction. I knew I had to do it differently, which brought me to slow fashion. I only use suitable materials like bamboo, which takes roughly one percent of the water otherwise needed to make a t-shirt. I also committed to giving back, so this is where HS Styles began.In today’s social media landscape, are we all guilty of putting self-promotion before these causes?Yes, everyone is, but that’s okay. We don’t always have to focus on the negative things on our planet, but I do believe these topics should be talked about so we can inspire other people to use their voices to uplift causes they care about. It’s important that everyone recognises that they have a voice – the more we talk about sustainability, for instance, the more we can educate and effect change. If that means promoting yourself and your business as well, then so be it. The point is the whole platform gets larger, and this always translates into greater awareness for others to follow.How can we do our part?There are three simple ways you can help. Through your time, your money, and or sharing your voice. Using your time could mean volunteering at an organisation that is already working towards making change, finding ways you can support others. Using your money could mean donating to certain charities/organisations, being more conscious with your spending by limiting your purchases and consumption, changing your buying habits by shopping at more sustainable brands, or even buying second-hand/vintage clothing to give them a chance not to not end up in landfill. You can also use your voice – talking about problems you care about is one of the most powerful tools you have, whether through open conversations or social media. If we each make a small change, we can create a bigger impact. The more we educate, the more we can inspire people to start thinking and buying consciously.Do you think it is possible to affect future outcomes, and how would you do that? Yes, I believe we are able to affect future outcomes, but I don’t believe I can change the world on my own. We are the change we wish to see in the world, and I believe by standing together to fight against fast fashion and other habits that contribute to the destruction of our planet we can make a difference. I hope by inspiring others I can create a butterfly or ripple effect that will lead to sustainable change, and I hope my company HS Styles can set an example to inspire other brands.How do you see yourself in 20 years’ time?I haven’t thought that far into my future to be honest, so I genuinely don’t know where I want to end up, but I certainly know I don’t want to put myself in a box. I want to stay open to new possibilities and opportunities that may come my way. Over time I know my interests and thoughts will change and I am open to that.Where are we heading as a race in your generation?Our future is not bright, especially when you look at the rapid speed of climate change and the continuation of fast fashion practices by huge corporations. It’s obvious we are slowly destroying our only planet, and I am scared for our future generations.Do you still have hope?Yes, but only if we start taking action right now. We need to find solutions for the problems we already have instead of continuing to create others. I believe it is the responsibility of big companies to take into account how they are affecting the earth. It needs to be our mission to make our voices heard and to stand for what we care about.IG: @HanaleiSwanFB: Hanalei Swan-HS Styleswww.hanaleiswan.comwww.wgwbook.comStyles www.hanaleiswan.com www.wgwbook.com)
Ketut Sidia + (His name is Ketut Sidia, from Jero Lingsir … His name is Ketut Sidia, from Jero Lingsir family lineage of Tegeh Kuri clan. Born 1901 at Pengastulan village Buleleng Bali. He’s a well known Silat martial art teacher at Seririt district Buleleng. Some old villagers tales that he’s an excellent fighter. Able to jump to 3 meters wall, kill a mouse by throwing a sate skewers from 2 meters distance, able to kill people with just bare hand. During Dutch colonialism, he become dutch driver to spy them with his son, Putu Mangku. They both were fluent speaking Dutch and Japanese language This is his photo with the dutch car as driver. His son's duty is passing crucial information to Balinese guerillas. Sometimes he also join the guerrillas to ambush the military convoy. But mostly he did some sabotage and silent assassination as spy. After Indonesia independence, he and his son become member of LVRI (Legiun Veteran Republik Indonesia). Later on both of them then work as teachers at Sekolah Rakyat at Seririt district Buleleng and his son also work as photographer and journalist for Bali Post newspaper. During his old days, he become priest of Pura Pabean Pengastulan village. He passed away 1990 with military honors as member of LVRI.90 with military honors as member of LVRI.)
I Gusti Ayu Putu Mahindu Dewi Purbarini + (I Gusti Ayu Putu Mahindu Déwi Purbarini, S … I Gusti Ayu Putu Mahindu Déwi Purbarini, SS, was born in Tabanan, October 28, 1977. She studied Indonesian Literature at the Faculty of Letters at Udayana University Denpasar until she graduated and received a bachelor's degree in Indonesian literature, 8 May 2004. Her poems were published in the Tabloids Wiyata Mandala, Bali Post, Buratwangi Magazine, Canang Sari. She has been on the cover of the Bali Gumi magazine “Sarad” (édition no.19, July 2001) and published in the book "Bali Tikam Bali" by Gdé Aryanatha Soéthama on page 86 entitled 'Cuntaka' Luwes Only (p.87). Now a lecturer in Indonesian Literature at IKIP PGRI Denpasar and FKIP Mahasaraswati Denpasar. She also takes care of being the manager of the youth literary magazine “Akasa”, the Indonesian Youth Literature Studio (SSRI) Bali in Tabanan.“Apang ja Bisa Maschool”, her short story won the first prize in the Bali Unity Writing Competition throughout Bali (1994). “Lombok Yang Bali”, a short story about sightseeing, competitions at the Bali Post, won 2nd place (1995). “Dara in a Boat Bottle”, the first runner-up in the poetry writing competition in Bali in the 'Sea Orientation Week' Dénpasar (1999). His poem “The Moon in a Transparent Room” was included in the “Anthology of Vibrating Poetry II”, Kota Batu, Malang (1996). In addition, a collection of her poems with the title “The Moon in a Transparent Room” was published by the Center for Language Center Dénpasar (2006). Followed by a collection of modern Balinese poetry entitled "Taji", which was in demand by the modern Balinese literary magazine "Buratwangi"She has written Indonesian literature in the form of poetry and short stories since Era magazine at SMP Negeri 2 Tabanan (1989-1991). Chief Editor of Widya magazine, SMA Negeri 2 Tabanan (1994-1995). Served as editorial staff for Kanaka magazine, Faculty of Letters and the UKM Academic tabloid, Udayana University Dénpasar (1996-1997). Participated in journalistic training in the ring Dénpasar, Yogyakarta and Malang (1995, 1996, 1997). Besides that, he was with Sanggar Purbacaraka. The most fun part was whens he was in kindergarten and elementary school (1982-1988) often dancing on TVRI Denpasar in the program "Aneka Ria Safari for the Children of the Archipelago.afari for the Children of the Archipelago.)
I Made Sumadiyasa + (I Made Sumadiyasa who goes by the name Mad … I Made Sumadiyasa who goes by the name Made was born in Bali 8 February 1971, in Langlanglinggah, Tabanan. Made is a dynamic Balinese artist whose expressive paintings encompass a universal spirit. His visual language goes beyond form and illusion, creating intense levels of emotion. He focuses on movement and color to bring out the spiritual essence of his subject. From the greatness of the natural world to the influence of culture and technology on the environment and humanity, Made continues to discover unlimited sources of inspiration for his artistry.A graduate of the Indonesia Institute of Art (ISI Yogyakarta, Indonesia) in 1997, Made was the first Indonesian artist invited to participate in the prestigious ART ASIA International Fine Arts Exhibition held in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, 1995. In 1996, Made was the first Indonesian artist to have his painting (The Way to Eternity) featured on the full-cover of the prestigious Asian Art News magazine (Mar-Apr 1996).us Asian Art News magazine (Mar-Apr 1996).)
Ida Bagus Darmasuta + (Ida Bagus Darmasuta, a Balinese writer, ph … Ida Bagus Darmasuta, a Balinese writer, photographer, painter, and also the Head of the Balinese Language Center (2000-2005). He was born in Denpasar, April 10, 1962. He graduated from the Faculty of Letters at Udayana University. Since a student he has been active in literary activities, including writing poetry, short stories, drama scripts, essays, and so on. In 2007 he received the Rancage Literary Award for his services in fostering and facilitating the publication of modern Balinese literature. Besides being active in the world of literature, he is also known as a photographer and painter. In 2014 he launched a poetry and photography book entitled “Jejak Canvas: Poetry-Photography” at Bentara Budaya Bali. In 2016 he participated in exhibiting his photography art at Bentara Budaya Bali in the program "Mahendradatta: Archaeological Traces and Historical Figures". He passed away on August 9, 2019.igures". He passed away on August 9, 2019.)
Kevin Fairley + (Kevin’s passion is photography, he has bee … Kevin’s passion is photography, he has been a serious photographer for the last 10 years since his retirement. His best loved places to photograph are Bali and the Indonesian Islands. He is self taught and his preferred camera gear is Lumix. His favourite subjects are the Balinese people, Bali Ceremonies and anything else that captures his eye. He has won many international awards and had a successful photo exhibition in Bali. He spends his time spread between Bali and Australia. The Balinese rely on tourists to make their living and during the Covid Pandemic there have been no tourists to the Island. The impact of Covid on the people has caused untold hardship including hunger and loss of income. Profits from the sales of his book will go to Balinese charities, mainly “Plastic for Rice” and the “Bali Tribe” which provide meals for the needy. Tribe” which provide meals for the needy.)
Sistem Tunnel Nincapang Uyah Khas Kusamba + (Kusamba salt is a traditional Balinese org … Kusamba salt is a traditional Balinese organic salt which is said to be one of the best salts in the world. Salt produced inKusamba village, Klungkung Regency, Bali Province. As an organic salt, Kusamba salt does not use chemical ingredients, Kusambasalt is said to be organic because the way it is made still relies heavily on nature. Sunlight and heat are friends of Kusambasalt farmers. The way it is made is still done in the traditional way. However, now, this traditional business is increasinglythreatened with bankruptcy. The selling price of this high quality salt is less profitable. On average, farmers sell it for IDR1,200 per kilogram, during the rainy season the selling price only reaches IDR 3 thousand per kilogram. Another problem isthat kusamba salt is made traditionally and the production is limited. This is the basis for starting a system that is able toincrease salt production from generation to generation. Then, what is the solution?The solution that can solve this problem is to use a tunnel system. In simple terms, a tunnel system means adding a storagecontainer with the help of a geoisolator and cover, then stringing it together like a tunnel. This system. allowing salt farmersto continue producing during the rainy season. Additionally, with. With this tunnel system, salt farmers are able to producetens or hundreds of kg of salt per tunnel. Apart from that, other benefits such as1. Make salt harvest time faster2. Farmers can carry out the harvest process at night.3. Save energy and time in filling the salt production area with sea water.4. The quality produced is not much different from previous production with mangers.According to salt farmers, through the production of this tunnel system, salt farmers gain many benefits in its production andmarketing. Apart from salt, the water found during the salt harvest can be sold for around Rp. 80,000.00 35 liter jerry cans.This salt water can be used for the thickening process for making tofu production. Please note that the tunnel system used byKusamba salt farmers is a simple technology assisted by the collaboration between the Ministry of Social Affairs and ITS.en the Ministry of Social Affairs and ITS.)
Nincapang Uyah Khas Kusamba + (Kusamba salt is a traditional Balinese org … Kusamba salt is a traditional Balinese organic salt which is said to be one of the best salts in the world. Salt produced inKusamba village, Klungkung Regency, Bali Province. As an organic salt, Kusamba salt does not use chemical ingredients, Kusambasalt is said to be organic because the way it is made still relies heavily on nature. Sunlight and heat are friends of Kusambasalt farmers. The way it is made is still done in the traditional way. However, now, this traditional business is increasinglythreatened with bankruptcy. The selling price of this high quality salt is less profitable. On average, farmers sell it for IDR1,200 per kilogram, during the rainy season the selling price only reaches IDR 3 thousand per kilogram. Another problem isthat kusamba salt is made traditionally and the production is limited. This is the basis for starting a system that is able toincrease salt production from generation to generation. Then, what is the solution?The solution that can solve this problem is to use a tunnel system. In simple terms, a tunnel system means adding a storagecontainer with the help of a geoisolator and cover, then stringing it together like a tunnel. This system. allowing salt farmersto continue producing during the rainy season. Additionally, with. With this tunnel system, salt farmers are able to producetens or hundreds of kg of salt per tunnel. Apart from that, other benefits such as1. Make salt harvest time faster2. Farmers can carry out the harvest process at night.3. Save energy and time in filling the salt production area with sea water.4. The quality produced is not much different from previous production with mangers.According to salt farmers, through the production of this tunnel system, salt farmers gain many benefits in its production andmarketing. Apart from salt, the water found during the salt harvest can be sold for around Rp. 80,000.00 35 liter jerry cans.This salt water can be used for the thickening process for making tofu production. Please note that the tunnel system used byKusamba salt farmers is a simple technology assisted by the collaboration between the Ministry of Social Affairs and ITS.en the Ministry of Social Affairs and ITS.)
Upaya Nincapang Kawentenan Uyah Khas Kusamba + (Kusamba salt is a traditional Balinese org … Kusamba salt is a traditional Balinese organic salt which is said to be one of the best salts in the world. Salt produced inKusamba village, Klungkung Regency, Bali Province. As an organic salt, Kusamba salt does not use chemical ingredients, Kusambasalt is said to be organic because the way it is made still relies heavily on nature. Sunlight and heat are friends of Kusambasalt farmers. The way it is made is still done in the traditional way. However, now, this traditional business is increasinglythreatened with bankruptcy. The selling price of this high quality salt is less profitable. On average, farmers sell it for IDR1,200 per kilogram, during the rainy season the selling price only reaches IDR 3 thousand per kilogram. Another problem isthat kusamba salt is made traditionally and the production is limited. This is the basis for starting a system that is able toincrease salt production from generation to generation. Then, what is the solution?The solution that can solve this problem is to use a tunnel system. In simple terms, a tunnel system means adding a storagecontainer with the help of a geoisolator and cover, then stringing it together like a tunnel. This system. allowing salt farmersto continue producing during the rainy season. Additionally, with. With this tunnel system, salt farmers are able to producetens or hundreds of kg of salt per tunnel. Apart from that, other benefits such as1. Make salt harvest time faster2. Farmers can carry out the harvest process at night.3. Save energy and time in filling the salt production area with sea water.4. The quality produced is not much different from previous production with mangers.According to salt farmers, through the production of this tunnel system, salt farmers gain many benefits in its production andmarketing. Apart from salt, the water found during the salt harvest can be sold for around Rp. 80,000.00 35 liter jerry cans.This salt water can be used for the thickening process for making tofu production. Please note that the tunnel system used byKusamba salt farmers is a simple technology assisted by the collaboration between the Ministry of Social Affairs and ITS.en the Ministry of Social Affairs and ITS.)
Bandana Tewari + (Lifestyle journalist and sustainability ac … Lifestyle journalist and sustainability activist Bandana Tewari believes storytelling and personal responsibility have a huge part to play in the reformation of the fashion industry.When you were starting out in fashion, what were the issues facing the industry, and at what point do you think attitudes to fashion and especially fast fashion started to change to incorporate ideas of sustainability?I worked at Vogue India for thirteen years. It was a time when the Indian market opened up to a deluge of international luxury brands. There was much optimism and excitement about the massive aspirational population of India, the cynosure of multinational companies eager to conduct business in the Indian subcontinent. At this point, conspicuous consumerism was applauded and encouraged – signalling a modern India that was willing to spend money, display affluence, and be the sartorial arbiter of a young nation. There was no awareness of conscious consumption, of sustainability and environmental impact of the incredible waste and excess that plagues the fashion industry today.In all honesty, the risks of over-consumption and the perils of fast fashion, as we now know of them, came into our collective consciousness only recently. The Rana Plaza disaster of 2013 in Bangladesh was the most brutal symbol of a global fashion industry gone wrong. It exposed a terrible truth: a multi-trillion-dollar industry was systemically plagued by unimaginable inequalities, both economic and social. This Rana Plaza disaster – when five garment factories collapsed killing more than 1,100 people, mostly women – created a global uproar. The world woke up to a fashion industry that pays some of the lowest wages, conducts business in such unsafe work environments, it creates untold disregard for human life. And then the environmental issues ensued which saw rivers and farms in developing nations being clogged and degraded with industry waste creating irreparable harm to people and the planet.It is through the exposé of the extraordinary pains of ordinary people who make our clothes that led to a monumental change in the way we perceive the business of fashion.How seriously do fast fashion brands like, let’s say H&M, really take the concept of waste within the industry? Are these efforts to improve sustainability just an exercise in greenwashing?We are drowning in clothes – many of the approximately100 billion garments sold each year go into landfills or are incinerated – both harmful to the environment. According to Fast Company, H&M produces three billion garments a year and till 2019 was sitting on $4.1 billion worth of unsold clothes, some of which, we are told, became fuel for a power plant in Sweden. While many initiatives are underway to address the problems of production and consumption, it seems too little at a time when we have swiftly moved from climate change to climate crisis. The fashion industry generates 10 percent of global carbon emission, 20 percent of all waste water, and pollutes the oceans with half a million tons of microplastics. So, if big changes do not propel a big impact – it is, simply, greenwashing.Given the magnitude of the problem, whatever solutions provided by fast fashion companies, thus far, seem perfunctory. The velocity with which garments are being manufactured, bought and tossed away is horrendous, to say the least. One garbage truck of clothes is either burnt or dumped in landfills every second! So whatever Zara, H&M or other fast fashion brands are doing to rectify the system is too little. Governments and policies need to intervene to limit the greed and speed of overproduction. More investments in R&D for solutions in recycling, alternative fabrics, etc, are crucial. Consumers need to play an important role in disarming the consumerist agenda of globalisation that fuels the ‘marketing need’ for more and more, bigger and bigger. Every human being should know how they choose to spend their hard-earned money really does matter!To what extent do you think consumers really care about what happens in the rivers and seas thousands of miles away that are affected by the processes used to create our fashionable clothes?Consumers do care about rivers, seas and every aspect of nature, provided they are shown the truth – truth about human beings’ role in the degradation of nature that comes from corporate greed, mindless consumption and governmental apathy. There is not a single human being who doesn’t want their children to grow up in an environment that is nurturing and nourished. Who amongst us wants to live in the filth of pollution?The problem is that consumers have been ‘sold’ only one part of the story – the part that says when clothes glitter and automobiles shine and you own them then you have made it. When in fact, the process of making – what irreplaceable natural resources are harnessed to make things, the number of hands that go into making even a simple t-shirt – is excluded from the narrative, the inequalities in the system and the harm perpetrated on our environment will remain invisible. When you are never shown the problem, why would you seek a solution?Tell us about your latest project…I am a writer. Sadly, I don’t have any big projects to boast of. However, my personal commitment as a storyteller is to always follow the four fundamental principles of authentic storytelling: Product, People, Process, Purpose. If any one of these ‘Ps’ are unfulfilled or unaddressed by a company or brand, I will not write about it. Every media person should pay heed to the power of the pen.What advice would you give to young designers starting out now?I would request every designer starting out today to read Small is Beautiful, a book written by the hallowed global economist E.F. Shumacher. In this book there is a chapter called ‘Buddhist Economy’ which throws light on the need for mindfulness in business. It is a guide to making one’s daily work – a noble act of humanity. It points to our present-day crisis in the way leaders are raised or made to pillage the earth, as if humans are the only sentient beings in this world. It points to correcting an era that seems so disconnected with our inner and outer divinity – that we have made human-force into labour-force.What is the future of fashion?The future of fashion is compassionate; how else will we survive? There is no business to be done on a dead planet. So, I feel confident that we will rise to address the challenges of waste, greed and environmental degradation. With a generation of young people born in this era of climate crisis, they will, without any doubt, only choose industry leaders who lead with a ‘monk mentality’, leaders who reinforce the crucible of compassion and conscious consumption. I believe that the future of fashion will have storytellers, producers and creators who will show the interconnectedness of everything around us – the magic of coexistence and biodiversity. They will tell us the story of our t-shirts – made from a seed of life that blossomed into cotton; the same cotton that clothes us also thrives when it grows alongside other diverse plants, on a land rich in soil nutrients. The future of fashion will have great teachers who will tell us that what we ingest into our bodies and what we put on our bodies must both honour the sacredness of nature.IG & Twitter: @behavebandanaur the sacredness of nature. 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Nyoman Butur Suantara + (ManButur Suantara is a Fine Art Photograph … ManButur Suantara is a Fine Art Photographer. An artist, teacher and mentor in the Industry for over a decade his contributions into the many genres of photography is vast. His love for Nature does not only inspire his art but also his environmental and wildlife documentation projects. Considerable in scope and dedication as his way of giving back to Mother Nature.Born in Amlapura, a small town in the east part of Bali Island. ManButur Suantara is a freelance photographer with a strong passion for Landscape Photography. For years now he has explored Nature scapes through extensive travel.Besides Landscape Photography, Nyoman has been for many years active in different areas of Commercial Photography as well. A veteran of several genres including architectural, food, events as well as macro photography.Bali is Nyoman’s home base. With its rich natural beauty and culture. Providing Nyoman with ample themes in which his Landscape and Cultural Photography can truly be seen for its artistic depth.ManButur Suantara is also associated with MY TRIP INDONESIA. Through this project he actively travels to many parts of Indonesia. Providing training and mentoring for clients who wish to learn Photography with a more customised and tailored personal program.Environmental Wildlife Project mostly with the documentation of bird species which are found in Bali. Either they are endemic or migrating birds, Nyoman is contributing significant time to explore and capture images of them in their habitat as record for their species.their habitat as record for their species.)
Ni Nyoman Sani + (Ni Nyoman Sani was born in Sanur, Bali, Au … Ni Nyoman Sani was born in Sanur, Bali, August 10, 1975. She graduated from the fine arts department of ISI Denpasar. Apart from painting, she is also interested in photography, poetry, and fashion. Sani's paintings talk a lot about women in the context of the world of fashion shows. The colors of the paintings are soft and very feminine.Since 1995, Sani has been actively displaying her work in joint exhibitions, both at home and abroad. Her solo exhibitions include Life Style at the Seniwati Gallery (Ubud, 1997), Pose at the Amankila Hotel (Candidasa, 1999), All About Women at Kiri Desa Gallery (Singapore, 2002), The Pleasure of Looking at Griya Santrian Gallery (Sanur, 2002). 2003), Between Two Worlds at O House Gallery (Jakarta, 2007), Women at Curiocity Nafa Me Fashion Gallery (Singapore, 2008), Residency in Haarlem (Netherlands, 2009), The Adventure of My Soul at Bentara Budaya Bali (2011) , Enigma in Fusion Style (Ubud, 2012). In 2000, a painting by Sani was included in the 100 Finalist of Philip Morris, Jakarta.he 100 Finalist of Philip Morris, Jakarta.)
Sapunapi utsaha pamerintah antuk nepasin pikobet macet ring Bali? + (Om Swastyastu, Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb., Pe … Om Swastyastu, Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb., Peace be upon us all, Shalom, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue, Thank you to all readers who will read this speech of mine. I, Cellin Aulia Nur Shendi Ansyah, a second year student of SMA Negeri 2 Abiansemal, will give a speech about the steps the government must take to overcome the congestion problem in Bali.The problem of congestion is a condition that often occurs in various places, especially in Bali. This can cause public discomfort. But it is also undeniable that this congestion can also have an impact on something else such as the economy and the environment.Traffic jams that occur in several places cause wasted time of road users because in traffic jams it takes several minutes or even hours to be able to cross the road to their destination. Not only that, if a businessman experiences congestion problems on his way to his client, it is possible for conflicts between the businessman and clients who want to cooperate. Thus, the economic impact is also affected by the problem of traffic jams. Even if using public transportation will also cause problems in time efficiency because, public transportation will stop at many stops (Halte) so it is considered by some people that the use of public transportation will only slow down the journey to the destination.The second environment, congestion if it occurs for a long period of time will cause pollution pollution in the air due to vehicle fumes used by motorists, both motorbikes and cars. This is because vehicle exhaust fumes emit gases that are harmful to the environment, namely in the form of CO gas or carbon monoxide which is one of several types of greenhouse gases. This gas can not only pollute the environment and respiratory organs of humans or living things but can deplete the ozone layer in the earth's atmosphere.To overcome congestion we must actively participate in maintaining the impact of congestion by helping government programs. However, the prohibition on people to buy vehicles is not a solution for people to use public transportation, because in the past Bali had had Trans Sarbagita public transportation, then now Trans Metro Dewata and some services that are not in such a form. However, public transportation did not go well as expected. So, the government should let people buy as many vehicles as possible, but only one is used. Thus the government still gets vehicle taxes. So, it is actually not a problem for people to buy many vehicles but their use must be regulated. In addition, the government must also plan sustainable programs for smart urban planning and develop alternative routes and widening roads as an effort to overcome congestion problems so that traffic flow is more efficient. In addition, the government has the right to build other public transportation systems such as LRT (Light Rail Transit) as an effort to solve congestion problems.This important way should also not be forgotten is to provide socialization to the community about the importance of minimizing the use of private transportation because using it can have a big impact on other drivers, the environment, and even globally. The public, allowed to have many vehicles, it's just that in their use they must follow the rules, which is enough for one to be used.Then, what about foreign tourists who are traveling to Bali? The government is expected to plan sustainable and efficient programs so that the opportunity to get to know the island of Bali is greater if infrastructure development, completion of LRT construction and alternative routes are also the best solution so that foreign tourists can easily access routes to get to their tourist destinations.In conclusion, the most appropriate way to overcome congestion problems requires encouragement from various engagements ranging from government initiatives, community participation, and responsibility and awareness from each individual. This is a big challenge for the entire community, especially in Bali, so efforts that can be made to produce sustainable solutions are long-term we must work hand in hand in a collaborative way. Let's show cooperation to build solutions to the problems faced by all of us in the form of traffic jams, and so that we all get comfort while enjoying a sustainable and harmonious lifestyle.Well, to the readers I thank you for reading my speech. I apologize if there is a mistake that is not pleasing to the heart of the speech I gave about the steps that must be taken by the government to overcome the congestion problem in Bali. I cover with paramasantihOm Santih, Santih, Santih Om, Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb., Peace be upon us all, Shalom, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue.halom, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue.)
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NARYA ABHIMATA + (Photographer Narya Abhimata – who shot our … Photographer Narya Abhimata – who shot our cover and fashion spreads this issue – is doing exactly what he wants to do, thank you very much. Interview Nigel Simmonds.Narya, we’re all interested in how you grew up and how you became a visual artist. What’s the story?I was pretty much given the freedom of expressing my artistic side from a very young age. My parents fully supported that by getting me drawing books, crayons and paints so that I would stop using their bedroom walls as my canvas. I’ve always been that weird, artistic kid … I’ve never really been into sports or super-masculine things. I played with both my Ninja Turtle figurines and my sister’s American Girls dolls. I loved custom building things with my Lego … I’ve built theme parks with fully working cable cars that take my little Lego people up and down a steep hill. I love playing video games that need me to manage cities and zoos. I guess I like things that need problem-solving skills, which contributes fully to what I am doing now. As a visual artist I have to problem-solve and to constantly think of creative ways to achieve things.When you were growing up, is this the life that you envisaged for yourself?Truthfully I cannot imagine myself doing anything other than what I’m doing now. Me as an accountant? Never in a million years.How did you find being an Indonesian in Sydney, when you studied there? Or London?I find going or living overseas very eye-opening and inspiring. For me, Indonesia is more restrictive when it comes to creative expression and freedom, especially in Jakarta. When I lived in Sydney and London, my creative mojo was constantly brewing. Ideas can be found anywhere, museums, galleries are abundant. People are strange, beautiful and unapologetic. The energy is powerful and is constantly around and it makes you want to create things every single day.Did you spend much time as an assistant, or intern? Did you learn your trade from someone awesome, and are you still in touch with them?I have never assisted, I just went out there with courage and a bit of delusion, ha ha ha! But I have interned once as a graphic designer at an agency back in Jakarta in 2008, after that I’ve been taking on the world solo. However, I believe that I am always a student, so I don’t think I will stop learning . . . it’s easier to do this nowadays since everything is basically online; seminars, tutorials . . . you name it and the internet has it. I also learn from my friends, fellow photographers and artists that I met here as well as overseas . . . and yes I am still in touch with some of them.You seem so well educated internationally, how has that journey been for you?It has been very special and I feel super grateful to have been able to do that. My view of the world as well as how I creatively approach my work were shaped during those years overseas. I learned, struggled and achieved a lot, and I wouldn’t be who I am today without those experiences.What’s most important to you today about visual imagery, and how you deal with it?Character, point of view and the ability to tell a story are very important to create any kind of visual. These are the three things I’m constantly improving with my own work.What equipment do you use?Canon 5DmkIVfor stills and Sony A7SIII / FX3 / FX60 / Arri Alexa for videos (also depends on client’s budget!)Who is the best client you ever worked for (apart from The Yak he he)?Edward Hutabarat.What does fashion mean to you?Fashion is a lifestyle choice. Most people think that fashion is just clothes, but almost all your lifestyle choices count as fashion: the way you dress, the food you eat, the devices you use daily . . . all the desirable things you choose to own and use to present yourself to the world as an individual . . . those things count as fashion!How do you stay consistently fresh with your ideas and concepts in photography and videography?I try to get outside my comfort zone. I work in fashion most of the time so I try to find inspiration and references outside of that world. Also, never stop learning new ways to give your work variety. Experiment with things you never tried before!What’s the most frequent phrase you hear from clients that pisses you off?‘Could you make (whatever I’m making for them) pop more?’How can clients be better at being clients?Knowing what they want is always a good start.Are you threatened at all about the potential of Artificial Intelligence?Not at all. No amount of technological advances can replace an artist’s soul.What makes you happy?Good food. Good company. DOGS!If you were to die tomorrow, what would be the last thought in your head?‘What’s for dinner?’Where can we meet you, or see your work?I am now residing in Bali, mostly staying at home with my two French bulldogs ordering take outs from cheap eateries around Kerobokan. You can see my work on my website www.naryaabhimata.com and my Instagram @naryaabhimatahimata.com and my Instagram @naryaabhimata)