bali art paintings

Says Balinese artist Mahmud, "Nine arowana fish are led by one super-red alpha male, which is always accompanied by one green female, are about to go hunting. They are known as agile when hunting. Sometimes they gather, but they also split up sometimes. They go here and over there to show their colorful beauty, especially when the sunlight touches their bodies." The artist uses vibrant hues of orange and green to capture the school of freshwater fish as it swims just under the surface of a river.

The only official breed of Bali, a kintamani dog takes a nap. This native Balinese dog is gentle yet assertive, and a popular pet on the island. Carving and painting the image by hand, Nengah Sudarsana shares his love for animals through his art.

The only official breed of Bali, a kintamani dog takes a nap. This native Balinese dog is gentle yet assertive, and a popular pet on the island. Carving and painting the image by hand, Nengah Sudarsana shares his love for animals through his art.

Hand-carved of Balinese suar wood, a curious little kitten stands alert. Nengah Sudarsana designs this sculpture for a charming addition to any home, painting the cat in stark black.

Balinese artist Made Pasek Kusuma Wijay chooses to express his plea for world peace in a painting depicting a woman's prayer. "The state of the world is not fine, given the many wars, conflicts between countries and very heartbreaking human tragedies," says the artist. "Let us pray sincerely that the world situation will return to peace as we strive to live a more simple, carefree life with mutual respect and tolerance between our existing differences. Despite the conditions of the world, we always yearn for peace itself.

"Galloping across a surreal mountain landscape, a team of horses carries forward the hope of an entire society from the lofty reality of the highlands to the life of the commoner below. Riding on the back of a bird resembling the Hindu god of strength, Garuda, a faceless woman prays to the divine spirits, having passed through a period of blood and turbulence. Garuda also prays with his human-like hands as if to encourage himself to continue his mission of vigilance.

"Reflected in the grass of the mountains, the woman's prayers mirror above and below the path of the raptor, symbolizing the transverse support from across the country for her mission. A handshake arises from the woman's mind in a floral accord between two immortal parties.

"In a world plagued by conflict and the horrors of violence, the woman's prayer, the subtle handshake and the impressive flight of the god of strength prescribe peace for all of humanity. Realism cannot deliver this humane desire to reality.

"Scaled to surreal proportions, the woman's prayers make multiple appearances in increasing size, while the mighty bird soars above an entire team of horses, with various hands apparent."

"My definition of world peace is the desire of every human being who decides and chooses to be at peace in their own way. If humans realize we can all choose to make peace by asking God to give us a heart that is peaceful and calm, then there will be no war. My hope for world peace is that all beings can individually create something good and respect each other, and then peace will be established," says Ida Ratna Ningrum.

The artist advocates for harmony and goodwill with her daydream-like painting "Pray for Peace." With idyllic realism, Ida creates a desert landscape symbolic of societal conflicts and scarcity, dominated by a prayerful young woman in a pink dress.

The artist explains that the cat and white rabbit symbolize rebirth and new beginnings, respectively, as they accompany the girl in her quest for peace. Circling above, white doves soar freely, symbolizing the release of a new period of peace under a pure blue sky. Thriving around the young woman, cacti, prickly pears and aloe represent the protection provided by mother nature, even in times of friction. An encouraging reminder of human resilience, the painting calls for a new peaceful era on planet Earth.

"Peace is the desire of every human being around the world," says the artist. "Prayer is a method of expression from a person to God and the universe. A sad girl sees a beautiful world without any feelings of peace, as if there is always war. She prays to God that the world will always be at peace without any war. If the world is free from war, the world will be peaceful, serene, and prosperous."

As a new day dawns on the orange horizon, every subject of the Earth awakens to a heavenly glow. The line between realism and fantasy stimulates the human imagination just as dreaming of a world flourishing with peace.

Ida Ratna Ningrum conceptualizes the beginning of a new era of peace in this enchanting painting as she depicts an idyllic view into a blooming world of nature. The artist explains that the young girl sits protected under a tree in a thriving green field of harmonious flowers, far from the clutches of monolithic urban society. Finding hope in nature, the young girl embraces a dim globe to bring rejuvenation and a return to innocence, symbolizing the human concept of harmony.

Circling above, a flock of doves foreshadows the cleansing of the world's conscience, themselves being symbols of purity and modesty since ancient times. As humanity is both destined and doomed to a cyclical existence, the arrival of ancient symbols signals great changes to come.

"My definition of world peace is the desire of every human being, all who decide and choose to be at peace in their own way. If humans realize we can all choose to make peace by asking God to give us a heart that is peaceful and calm, then there will be no war. My hope for world peace is that all human beings can individually create something good and respect each other, and then peace will be established," the artist confides.

Relaxed and poised, this orange-striped cat is alert to the world around it, smiling a friendly smile. Nengah Sudarsana hand-carves the endearing cat from suar wood, painting it with expressive detail. This sculpture is designed to rest on a bookshelf, a computer monitor, or table.

Hand-carved of Balinese suar wood, a curious little kitten stands alert. Nengah Sudarsana designs this sculpture for a charming addition to any home, painting the cat with colors of grey and white.

Relaxed and poised, this grey-striped cat is alert to the world around it, smiling a friendly smile. Nengah Sudarsana hand-carves the endearing cat from suar wood, painting it with expressive detail. This sculpture is designed to rest on a bookshelf, a computer monitor, or table.

Balancing with the help of its tail, a cat closes its eyes while expertly posing in the vrkasana, or "tree posture" in Hindu yoga. Nengah Sudarsana masterfully carves this suar wood sculpture by hand, painting it with tones of grey and white

Butterflies, symbols of magic and change, will transform your environment into a fantasy world full of a refreshing and sweet aura. Bali's Ketut Parwati handcrafts this set of three wrought iron wall accents inspired by these fluttering bugs, painting them in a palette of green hues and adding charming plastic beads.