Introduction By Nyoman Desak Suarti To be artistic in Bali is to be close to God through the creation of beautiful works which contribute ...
Introduction By Nyoman Desak Suarti
To be artistic in Bali is to be close to God through the creation of beautiful works which contribute to peace and harmony in the world. Human life can be thought of as a circle determined by fate and bordered by karma. The wearing of beautiful creations is not only for decoration but also symbolizes drawing upon the power of nature as ordained by God. Creations are rooted in the unseen world of the human soul and of emotions and are given form, movement and sound as a result of thoughts and dreams
Suarti's creations reflect her own personality but also her life steeped in the Hindu
religion and traditional culture of Bali. It is no accident that one of her collections was
named 'Balinesia".
forr example, a finger ring consisting of intricate triangles or circles may have a canang
or offering at its Centre dedicated by the Balinese to God. Suarti's silver jewelery is a
statement of natural beauty and at the same time an expression of gratitude to nature and
to God. In addition to pieces inspired by the unique culture of Bali, Suarti has been
fascinated by the innovativeness of Indonesian tribal art represented by hundreds of
cultures scattered throughout her countries thousands of islands. Her latest collection is
called 'Ritual of Fire a play on Indonesia's location within the pacific volcanic Ring
of Fire. To be artisitic in Bali is to be close to God through the creation of beautiful
works which contribute to peace and harmony in the world. Human life can be thought of
as a circle determined by fate and bordered by karma. The wearing of beautiful creations
is not only for decoration but also symbolizes drawing upon the power of nature as
ordained by God.
Creations are rooted in the unseen world of the human soul and of emotions and are given
form, movement and sound as a result of thoughts and dreams. Suarti's creations reflect
her own personality but also her life steeped in the Hindu religion and traditional culture
of Bali. It is no accident that one of her collections was named Balinesia".
For example, a finger ring consisting of intricate triangles or circles may have a 'canang
or offering at its centre dedicated by the Balinese to God. Suarti's silver jewelery is a
statement of natural beauty and at the same time an expression of gratitude to nature and
to God. In addition to pieces inspired by the unique culture of Bali, Suarti has been
fascinated by the innovativeness of Indonesian tribal art represented by hundreds of
cultures scattered throughout her countries thousands of islands. Her latest collection
is called Ritual of Fire a play on Indonesia's location within the pacific's volcanic 'Ring
of Fire.' To be artisitic in Bali is to be close to God through the creation of beautiful
works which contribute to peace and harmony in the world. Human life can be thought of
as a circle determined by fate and bordered by karma. The wearing of beautiful creations
is not only for decoration but also symbolizes drawing upon the power of nature as
ordained by God. Creations are rooted in the unseen world of the human soul and of
emotions and are given form, movement and sound as a result of thoughts and dreams.
Suarti's creations reflect her own personality but also her life steeped in the Hindu
religion and traditional culture of Bali. It is no accident that one of her collections was
named "Balinesia". For example, a finger ring consisting of intricate triangles or circles
may have a canang' or offering at its centre dedicated by the Balinese
to God. Suarti's silver jewelery is a statement of natural beauty and at the same time an
expression of gratitude to nature and to God. In addition to pieces inspired by the unique
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