Tag: Wayan Upadana

“Art, just like life, is an ongoing process,” Wayan Upadana

by Richard Horstman

                           Apapun terjadi, harus jalan, 2013  – Wayan Upadana  Can you imagine icons of the Balinese culture represented reclining, cheerfully in a bathtub or bowl, drenched in luscious, liquid chocolate? The idea makes the eyebrows rise, while stimulating the  taste buds too. These unusual figures, sculptures by Balinese contemporary artist Wayan Upadana are, however, expressed not … Continue reading “Art, just like life, is an ongoing process,” Wayan Upadana

2016 Bali art scene 2016: reviewing the final six months

by Richard Horstman

Budi Agung Kuswara with patient from Rumah Berdaya, a community based psycho-social rehabilitation center utilizing art as a tool for creative solutions. The concluding six months of events on the 2016 Bali art calendar were exceptionally busy; the following are some of the highlights of the closing half of the year: In late May contemporary … Continue reading 2016 Bali art scene 2016: reviewing the final six months

‘CROSSING’: Beyond Baliseering

by Richard Horstman

Narasi Menunngu Lahiran (The Anticipation of Giving Birth) 2016 –  Made ‘Dalbo’ Suarimbawa, in the foreground, background: The Fireflies #1 2016 – Budi Agung Kuswara Bali holds a special place within the hearts of many Australians and while Balinese traditional art has long been recognized as an international icon, Australian audiences however, know little, or … Continue reading ‘CROSSING’: Beyond Baliseering