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by Dr. Rob
Kuta
Paintings by Galang Kangin At Gaya Art Space, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud Tel: 979252
Currently, at Gaya Art Space in Ubud, the members of the Balinese Galang Kangin art association are presenting a rather thoughtful exhibition entitled ‘Kuta’. The members of the association, which include artists Made Adnyana, Ketut Teler, Dewa Wijaya, Wayan Setem, Made Sudana, Nyoman Ariwinata, Made Gunawan, Made Ardika, Nyoman Rupa, Wayan Swanta, Made Wiratmaja, Made Supena, Gusti Muliyana and
Limitedness and Defense Complexity
Agung Putra, originally intended to explore, through painting, social concerns which the artists believed were of importance to Bali and the Balinese. These artists felt that Bali was becoming alien. The
over-development of residential real estate, resulting in the narrowing of village spaces, combined with the madness of the tourist industry, were just some of the various issues the artists wished to confront. However, these are broad and far reaching matters, and, under the guidance of the local art critic and curator Hardiman, the artists agreed to narrow the focus of their exhibition into one particular area. Kuta.
Why Kuta? As Hardiman says in the accompanying catalogue: “We
understood that Kuta is a small
Kuning
territory in Bali with a big problem. In Kuta, religious activities go hand in hand with the glamorous party life. In Kuta, the street hawkers make transactions together with the wholesalers. In Kuta, the fi shermen and tourists breathe the same sea air. In short, in Kuta, God, Alcohol, and every- thing else, each get their own seat”. Hardiman, and the
artists, realized that Kuta could act as a metaphor for the whole of Bali. Kuta would be seen through the artists’ eyes.
Attribute
Each participating artist of the Galang Kangin has made a painting investigating some of the issues happening in Kuta. The resulting exhibition, in a variety of styles and subject matter, is a compelling mix of hope,
imagination, expression, representation and refl ection.
‘Limitedness and Defense Complexity’ by Nyoman Rupa,
‘Kuning’ by Wayan Setem, ‘Attribute’ by Ketut Teler and ‘Ciuman’ by Agung Putra, are just four examples from this excellent exhibition, which delves into themes as various as nature, architecture, tourism, sex, lifestyles, leisure, and alienation. However, it should be noted that the Galang Kangin regard the art- works not as a fi nal destination, but, rather, as a departure point. The Galang Kangin’s ongoing
Ciuman
exploration of their own experience of the conditions of Balinese life around them will continue.
Untitled 1
Adinnale 2010
Artworks by Adi Bachmann At Adi’s Gallery, Jl. Bisma 102, Ubud Tel: 977104
Adi Bachmann can honestly say that he has never claimed to be a painter. He was educated as a typographer and
graphic designer. Adi worked in Germany as a designer of book jackets and book covers. After re- establishing himself in Ubud, as a gallery proprietor, Adi feels that his education and professional background primarily classifi es him as a designer, and not as a ‘fi ne’ artist. But, Adi likes to question if there is anything wrong about creating pieces of art which look like trade marks, brand names, and logos? In his opinion: “Art is a kind of
communication, and, with my logos and symbols, I try to communicate”.
In his latest exhibition, ‘Adinnale 2010’, Adi presents 69 pieces of his art, which he likes to call “My Life in
40 by 40”. Consisting of Reliefs,
Collages, Objects,
Assemblages,
Paintings, Sculptures and Ready- Mades, these small format art objects, all of which are approximately 40 by 40 cm, utilize
Untitled 2
signs and symbols to present concise messages full of action, liveliness, and impact. As the works ‘Untitled 1 and 2’ show, Adi presents a lot of ironic, thoughtful, and witty ideas. An attitude of playfulness and creativity illuminates many of these pieces. This exhibition may not be about ‘high’ art, but, it does provide great enjoyment!
Super Heroes
Group Exhibition At Hanna Art Space, Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud Tel: 978216
Opening at the Hanna Art Space on May 29, the ‘Super Heroes’ exhibition presents an intriguing theme. Inspired by the abundance of ‘Super Heroes’ to be found in comic books, TV shows, and the movies, a group of young Balinese artists investigate the role of the ‘Super Hero’ in contemporary culture.
These artists, including Gede
Darmawan, Sedana Putra, Komang Putra, Gusti Mahardika, Gusti Kurniawan, Wayan Linggih, Made Somadita, Nyoman Suarnata and Ida Bagus Tilem, feel that
the “return of the ‘Super Hero’ has become a long endless
hope”. These artists surmise that it is not only mankind, but nature itself, which has been waiting for the presence of a ‘savior’. Consequently, the issues which the artists bring up in their show not only encourage us to idolize the ‘Super Hero’, but to entice all of us to follow the heroic example and become the hero ourselves.
The artists use a broad range of art styles and techniques to emphasize the essence of a ‘hero’ within today’s confusing contemporary contexts. Questions like, “What does it
take to be a hero?”, and, “What should the hero save?”
receive provoking answers throughout the exhibition. Furthermore, the ‘narrative’ of the exhibition is intelligently presented. Starting with Wayan Linggih’s realistic piece
The Fan
‘The Fan’, which attempts to delineate the source material of the ‘Hero’, the show moves through images of the ‘Heroes’ themselves, such as in Sedan Putra’s hyper-realistic ‘Transformer’, onto a ‘blue print’ for
‘An Indonesian
Hero’, created expressively by Nyoman Suarnata. All of the artists present
cartoonish,
iconic works that are exuberantly
and, yet, distinctively Indonesian.
Transformer
colorful,
An Indonesian Hero
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ART & ARTISTS
Limited Time Exhibitions
Adinnale 2010
Artist : Adi Bachmann Genre : Artworks Period
: May 8 until June 8, 2010 Every day, 10.00AM until 5.00PM
Location : Adi’s Gallery, Jl. Bisma 102, Ubud Tel: 977104
Across the Horizon
Artist : Made Budhiana Genre : Paintings Period
: May 26 until June 26, 2010 Every day, 10.00AM until 6.00PM
Location : Maha Art Gallery, Club House Bali Beach Golf Course, Jl. Hang Tuah 58, Sanur Tel: 8728866
Don’t leave me behind
Artist : Aricadia Genre Period
: Oil on canvas
: May 16 until June 30, 2010 Every day, 11.00AM until Midnight
Location : Cafe des Artistes, Jl. Bisma 9X, Ubud Tel: 972706
Kuta
Artists : Galang Kangin Genre : Paintings Period
: May 7 until June 7, 2010 Every day, 10.00AM until 8.00PM
Location : Gaya Art Space, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud Tel: 979252
Post Modern Rambling
Artists
: Ketut Teja Astawa and Em Sumba
Genre : Paintings Period
: June 3 until June 28, 2010 Every day, 9.00AM till 6.00PM
Location : Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Jimbaran Bay Tel: 701010
Super Heroes
Artists : Group Exhibition Genre : Paintings Period
: May 29 untill June 12, 2010 Every day, 9.00AM until 6.00PM
Location : Hanna Art Space, Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud Tel: 978216
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