One of our Balinese emerging artists, I Wayan Januariawan (known by his artist name, I Wayan Donal), was born in Ubud, January 18th 1986. He has hobbies in painting since his childhood, and he likes to paint en plein air (or ‘on the spot painting’ as he likes to call it) capturing everyday life in his hometown of Ubud by painting the people, animals, food and landscapes.
When artists host the lunch, the food becomes performance arts. Collaborating with fascinating contemporary Balinese artists, I Wayan Donal and Nyoman Sujana Kenyem, Komaneka launches a series that brings artists and the people interested in their works closer together.
If you have flown thousands miles to explore the Island of Gods, you should not miss one of the most important cultural religious ceremonies, Galungan.
The ancient Balinese believe in mutual dualism, which is the idea that two opposite things depend on each other to exist.
The only thing that could halt all the activities in the busy island of Bali is Nyepi – the day of silence.
Chinese influence plays a heavy part in the Indonesian history, not only because there are a big number of Chinese population in many cities in Indonesia, but also because they bring their culture that somehow assimilate with local culture.
In every temple, there are days called 'odalan' or days of anniversary of the temple. The ceremony will either be lasted in just one-day for the small one or a larger ceremony and stretching over several days.
Great news for art lovers! In mid of September 2019, Komaneka Fine Art Gallery will hold an exhibition entitled Counterpoint for Two Signatures. In this exhibition, Komaneka Resort invited famous artists Hanafi and Goenawan Mohamad to show their passion through art. They will collaborate to produce slick and attractive artwork.
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