Balinese sculpture is a combination of 9th century Hindu-Buddhist style and the ancient island animistic vision and it has changed little over time. The religious and symbolic purpose of a piece determines the type and style, materials and placement. The four above happen to be a few I walk by along the beach. Humans are not the only ones who wear clothes - the Balinese clothe almost everything which possesses a head, a body and feet - buildings, shrines, altars, ancestor stones and statues. Some will be draped in black and white poleng cloth which is the symbol of polarity of positive and negative forces.
11 comments:
The four are awesome to see-----and it must be truly fascinating learning about them..
Jennifer this is such a wonderful spread. The colour choices which I'm assuming come straight from your imagination really liven them up as well.
I like coming for my anthropological fix here in this soothing place, Jennifer, with your beautiful paintings and educating stories about exotic Bali.
I like the "checkerboard" background which ties all these very interesting images together, Jennifer. You are so fortunate to have such a wealth of artistic images for your subject matter.
Very nice work. I love the combination of the ink drawings and the colors!
Great fun blog!!
Very nice image - you've got such a lovely painting style!
Always such a treat to see your work, Jennifer. This one is so exotic, colorful and wonderful.
Fascinating, and beautifully drawn. I like how the checked background unites the figures in a kind of linear narrative ...
Ooh, I'd be in heaven drawing these figures! You've done a fantastic job!
An amazing spread...As I have said before..."Bali looks good on you!"
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