Bluekarja
dal 8/4/2004 al 25/5/2004
Segnalato da
8/4/2004
Bluekarja
Gaya Fusion Art Space, Bali
A solo exhibition of the blue paintings. In line to the title of the exhibition of 'Blue of Karja', thus in this exhibition, Wayan Karja's artworks will be dominated by blue color, a color in which he found peacefulness. The central idea exists behind Blue of Karja is the resurgence milestone of Wayan Karja in moving on to painting in a series of colors of blue and green, a very contrastive colors from his previous artwork of red, yellow and orange.
A solo exhibition of the blue paintings
Gaya Gallery, the leading contemporary art space in Bali, presents one-man show of Wayan Karja. The opening of the exhibition will be on Friday, April 9th 2004 at 7 p.m and run through May 25th 2004, located at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud, Bali.
In line to the title of the exhibition of "Blue of Karja", thus in this exhibition, Wayan Karja's artworks will be dominated by blue color, a color in which he found peacefulness. Born in Ubud, Karja's first formal fine art education was at The Indonesian Art School in Denpasar, Bali. There he majored in Painting from 1981 until 1985. Karja then studied for 5 years in fine Art and Design at Udayana University in Denpasar, gaining his Drs degree. In 1999, Karja completed a two-year program at the University of South Florida, USA, attaining his Master of Fine Arts majoring in Painting and Printmaking.
The central idea exists behind Blue of Karja is the resurgence milestone of Wayan Karja in moving on to painting in a series of colors of blue and green, a very contrastive colors from his previous artwork of red, yellow and orange. The blue atmosphere of Wayan Karja has landed to this universe and can be seen at Gaya Fusion of Senses
BLUE of KARJA
Artist's Statement
"Why should I worry about the parching sun? I create the blue spring within myself." (Juan Ramon Jiminez)
Based on "Pengider Bhuwana: The Color of Life" my previous body of artwork on the Mandala circle, I am moving on to paint in a series of colors. I have been using red, yellow and orange as major colors in my paintings in contrast to the colors of nature, the dominant green and blue that surround my studio. I wanted my space to look warm by using red, orange and yellow. All of A sudden, I had the feeling that although red is very attractive, it is also very aggressive. I could not sleep for a night, but why? I felt a thirst inside, longing for calm, peace and silence within myself. It is these experiences I would like to share with others through my artwork. My heart was drawn to blue, my head thinking a lot about the blue ocean, the blue sky and the mountains, the meeting point of the blue tones on the horizon. Blue the color that came out of my paintbrush.
My Blue is based on my dreams, imagination and experiences while traveling the world. I want to see and imagine blue not only from one island to another, but across the whole planet and throughout the universe. It began more then twenty years ago, when I sat on the beach or in the rice fields looking at the horizon. Questions arose. What is beyond the horizon? What is above the blue sky? Where are the white people from? Since I was teenager, I had dreamed of traveling toward the horizon, to see the countries of all the visitors in Bali. Yes, I did.
My first flight was in 1986, to other islands in Indonesia, and then in 1994 to Europe. I have traveled every year since then.
Traveling has answered my questions. Above and beyond this horizon is another horizon; above the blue sky is another blue sky. This planet is dominated by blue. To think about blue for me is to think about wholeness, fullness, circle, loops, space without limit, as far as I can imagine, the universe. Blue sky and ocean, mountain and lake accompany me everywhere I go. I feel not alone, look to the sky, look to the water, feel the breeze...these are my partners everywhere I stay. Like everything, blue also has a negative shadow. Blue can make me feel lost or alone. I need to be aware to turn it into a warmer and more positive direction to maintain a balance. Wherever I go, whatever I do, as a Balinese man I imagine blue as northeast (the most holy direction in Balinese cosmology), mountain (Mount Agung, the highest spot on the island), sky, ocean (imagine the deepest ocean), lake (the goddess Devi Danu), Vishnu, Rama, Krishna, blueblood, depth, stability, peacefulness, tranquility, calm, trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, knowledge, truth, cleanliness (water purification filters), mineral water, consciousness, power, integrity, seriousness, and heaven. These all make me want to go within, to find the most profound and incredible simplicity and silence. Blue is amazing to me, my guide to meet my Self.
Opening 9 April, 7pm
through May 25th
Bali's Contemporary Art Space
Gaya Fusion of Senses
Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud - Bali
Ph. 0361-979252 / 979253
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