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Fine Art Auction “Undying Spirit of Bali”
The paradisical surrounds of Maya Ubud Spa and Resort provided the setting for the first ever international standard auction of Artwork. Organized by Larasati Auctioneers, the event took place on Saturday 15 July with the aim of raising the profile of Balinese traditional paintings. Attracting more than 150 visitors, the auction included paintings by the likes of Arie Smit, I Nyoman Lesug, I Wayan Djudjul, Ida Bagus Made Pugug and I Nyoman Daging. Bidding was fierce and at time emotional, with prices going through the roof for most of the lots – a testament to the respect and admiration such artists command. Arie Smit’s “View of a Temple” attracted the highest bid, eventually selling for Rp.561,600,000; while works by the artists mentioned above sold for between Rp.64 and 140 million. “This has to be one of the most exciting and memorable auctions ever held in Indonesia. We achieved our goal, and many collectors are now looking with a lot more enthusiasm and respect at the Balinese works. Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic crowd, and fantastic results!” said Daniel Komala, the President Director of LARASATI Auctioneers.
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Bangli in Bali
Jimbaran Gallery displays a large selection of Fine Art, Antiques
and Furniture within its showroom. The artifacts come from many
fascinating regions of Indonesia such as Java, Borneo and Papua
all at competitive prices.
The Gallery is currently presenting “Bangli in Bali”
a fund-raising exhibition celebrating the 61st anniversary of
Indonesian Independence with the sole purpose of aiding tourism
within Bali and to help re-construct temples and schools in
the popular tourist region of Bangli. Some
40 artists including painters, sculptors and photographers
from around Bali participated at the Jimbaran Gallery and
uests from local and expat communities plus from overseas
attended the exhibition and auction on Saturday 05 August.
In 2001, tourism provided direct employment to 38 per cent
of Bali’s workforce and contributed 51 per cent of Bali’s
income. However, most of Bali’s population is spread
through rural villages far from the tourism centres, and the
majority is employed in other sectors,Bangli is mountainous,
landlocked regency within surrounded by some of the most spectacular
scenery on the island.
It has endured a history of warfare and occupation,
and was one of the first Kingdoms to fall to the Dutch Empire.
Yet its people have survived these turbulent times with successful
industries crafting bamboo, gold, brass and silver. Bangli
Town is home to the island’s second largest temple,
11th-century Pura Kehen.
Check the local culture and show your support
running 1-6 August, between10-6
Jl. Bypass to Nusa Dua No. 99x
Phone +62 361 774 957
www.jimbarangallery.com
Email: jimbarangallery@telkom.net
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Copy Right The Beat.
Magazine 2006 |
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