National Geographic Traveller UK 10.2019

(Sean Pound) #1

Balinese art channels the sacred, dating back to a time when


it was created for the gods. Today, the work of the island’s
artists — while bold, challenging and uniquely skilled
— remains devotional and is deeply rooted in place. With
nature and life so intertwined, it’s no wonder the canvas is
a medium on which to explore Indonesian identity

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