JAKARTA - The art exhibition commemorating a century of work by influential artist Walter Spies entitled "ROOTS" presents reflections on various challenges that all parties need to address as a result of tourism that is growing rapidly in Bali.
"I am proud that this exhibition, which involves many fine artists, dance, music and literature, can be presented in Bali and has the support of various parties," said exhibition initiator Michael Schindhelm in Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Sunday.
The art exhibition was displayed at the Arma Museum, Ubud, which is planned to open until June 14, 2025.
A number of artworks were exhibited in a number of rooms presenting paintings, posters, and installations by artists Made Bayak and Gus Dark, as well as a special room for the documentary film by Micahel Schindhelm.
The artwork has the theme of how the nickname of the island of heaven was created, the journey of soul, mass tourism / family arts, the living room of 1965 and the religion of Tirta.
The fiction documentary gave a message to the public that behind Bali's fame which was also popularized thanks to Walter Spies' artwork, held various challenges due to massive tourism growth on the Island of the Gods ranging from social, cultural and environmental issues.
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Visitors seem to be invited to observe how Bali's future will overcome these challenges, which are described through works of art.
The art installation by two artists Made Bayak and Gus Dark poured his ideas into a number of works and posters of awareness to the public.
Through their works, the two artists are quite active in voicing the rescue of Bali.
Meanwhile, Yudha Bantono's Exhibition Manager admitted that although he often handled similar projects, the art exhibition in Ubud was quite challenging to start designing and developing concepts.
Kemudian menyiapkan pameran secara menyeluruh, melakukan transformasi total terhadap ruang museum, hingga menghadirkan elemen audio visual serta pemerangan film di berbagai lokasi.
It is planned that the documentary will be screened at Kulidan Kitchen and Space Guwang, Sukawati on May 21, and Danes Art Veranda (May 22), Kesiman Read Park (May 27), ISI Denpasar (May 28), Stikom Bali (June 3), and Uma Seminyak (June).
Meanwhile, a number of community and art leaders welcomed the exhibition, including Puri Ubud Leader, Tjokorda Putra Sukawati and the founder of the Arma Museum, Agung Rai, who celebrated a century of Walter Spies' existence as well as recalled his role as Balinese art and cultural reformer.
On the sidelines of opening the exhibition, the performance of the Kecak dance and also the performance of the Bali Dance maestro and the Wayan Dibia choreographer through a mask dance entitled "Mr Bankings" depicting the figure of Walter Spies
As an illustration, Walter Spies is a German artist who has a big influence on Balinese arts and tourism.
He became a figure who renewed Balinese fine arts and was grateful for his work to encourage the development of Bali tourism, known to the world.
The painter and musician was born in Moscow in 1895 and died in 1942.
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