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In this extraordinary composition, Nyoman Tomblos channels the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the Ayung river, the longest one in his native Bali. The vibrant color palette he employs, rendered in acrylic paints on canvas, lends a strikingly impressionistic quality to this remarkable landscape. One cannot help but be captivated by the lush and exuberant scenery that the artist so masterfully captures.

Rivers are a continuous source of inspiration for Javanese artist Aldi because "they flow through the forest to give life to all living things." Working with acrylic paints on canvas, he creates a serene impressionist-style composition of an exuberant forest divided by the river with the sun shining bright in the sky and some tree leaves already changing colors as a sign of the upcoming autumn season.

The quiet atmosphere in the forest is suddenly disturbed by the flow of a waterfall that makes its way through with vigorous force to once again become one with the river. Crafted by Javanese artist Aldi using acrylic paints on canvas, this lovely impressionistic landscape conveys peace, tranquility and harmony.

Switch off all the sounds of everyday life and surrender to the peace and serenity this astounding landscape painting evokes. Javanese artist Aldi masterfully works with acrylic paints on canvas to craft a tranquil impressionistic scene bursting with nature's colors. "Rivers are the veins of the earth where water is like the blood of life through which it returns to the heart," he says.

Nyoman Tomblos paints Cheking Tegalalang, better known as the famous rice terraces in the town of Ubud, Bali. The artisan, who lives in Bali's Gianyar regency where Ubud is located, paints a familiar scene to him, using a pointillist style reminiscent of the early Impressionists.

A lesson in patience and longevity, Aldi's acrylic painting pays homage to an old forest full of large, hardy trees. "The differences in seasons and weather make the tree strong," remarks the Javanese artisan, who uses a predominantly green palette to convey the health of the forest.

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."