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"The pine forest is cool and functions as a medicinal plant, which is beneficial for human life," says Javanese artist Aldi, who depicts a row of cool-hued pine trees in his lovely landscape painting. The artist uses needle-like strokes to create the details on the trees, which stand in front of a deep blue night sky.

Balinese artisan Aricadia paints an intriguing portrait of an expectant mother surrounded by gentle white doves, a symbol of peace. "Blue represents the sky and yellow is the grain of wheat that grows in the ground. All move as desired, without pollution and war. All went as desired without pollution and war. Just like the doves that welcome him where all babies will be born with cries of happiness, not sadness.

"A mother always does and spreads kindness for her baby so that she can give goodness and peace to the world. Good luck to all nations. In this world, we do not need weapons to achieve a feeling of peace, we only need love and compassion. Peace is love and mutual giving.

"Starting from ourselves to our neighbors, our environment, animals, plants, and the universe — the best leaders think about the people of the world, not their own ego. Because life is a gift from God, so live the day and live it with love."

"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."

Bali's Aricadia creates a fascinating composition full of symbolism. He depicts a tall, muscular man surrounded by white doves removing bullets and land mines from a war zone. "In this world, we don't need any weapons to achieve a feeling of peace. We only need love and compassion," the artist reflects.

“The doves symbolize world peace, and the bullets are the remnants of war that pollute the world. The symbol of peace is the hope of all people. Strength must be balanced with a peaceful heart. Doves in the sky bring peace, clean the soiled land by removing bullets and mines left over from war, so that there will be no war – only peace on earth."Peace is love and mutual giving. starting from ourselves to our neighbors, our environment, animals, plants, and the universe. The best leaders think about the people of the world, not their own ego. Because life is a gift from God, live the day and live it with love."