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Sanur,Bali.6.11.2026.At Griya Santrian , Sanur .A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE MOON AND IT'S HALOA SOLO EXHIBITION by HANDY SAPUTRAThrough Handy's works, we are invited to reflect on our Identity and the essence of being human, engaging with the captivating visuals he creates. To address these profound questions, we draw upon our imaginative capacity to interpret his art. Handy's pieces resonate with socio-political irony. social abstraction, and insightful observations of everyday lifeIn the exhibition titled A Dialogue Between The Moon and Its Halo, we are encouraged to explore a myriad of phenomena presented in striking visual form. Throughout his creative journey, Handy has undergone a transformation, evolving from a personal, introspective artistic quest to discovering a creative identity that is profoundly aware of the unfolding phenomena around him. Here, Handy invites us to look beyond ourselves and examine the rion philosophical. political, and psychological realms that shape our world.In this solo exhibition of contemporary works by artist Handy Saputra, we are invited to explore a vibrant array of visual narratives-events unfolding across the surface of the earth.望月与晕的对话轮明月挂长空淡淡清辉绕几重问晕何故常相伴答君只为护朦胧A DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE MOON AND ITS HALOA luminous circle of moonlight radiates in the boundless sky, A faint, clear glow unfolding in delicate, layered rings.The moon asks its halo, "Why do you remain so faithfully by my side?"The halo answers, "Simply to protect the beauty of your subtle, veiled presence."This fragment of an ancient poem by the Chinese poet Gu Feng serves as a guiding principle and the title for this curatorial project. We may view Handy Saputra's works as a profound reflection on the depths of the inner self while engaging with the world around us. Through our imagination, we contemplate internal, meditative phenomena and observe the unfolding events in our immediate surroundings, social lives, and regions that transcend national borders.The poem illustrates a relationship of mutual complement: the moon questions why a halo always encircles it during the cold of night. The halo responds poetically, revealing that its presence is not meant to rival the moon's brilliance but to frame and preserve its beauty, making it all the more graceful and magical to the world. In this light, we can envision Handy's works as a moon, always accompanied by a surrounding halo -a circle that captures and conveys the myriad events beneath it, including those concerning humanity and our behavior. Through Handy's works, we reflect on who we are and what it means to be human by engaging with the visuals he creates. To answer these questions, we need only to use our imagination in interpreting his work.Embarking on a journey through the works of Handy Saputra invites you to set sail on a vessel of imagination-drifting through the skies to admire the moon's simple beauty while interacting with genderless figures, anonymous beings, curious objects, magical masks, and other captivating elements that fill his contemporary creations.Handy Saputra, a contemporary artist and entrepreneur from Bali, stands out with his unique style in the realms of Art Brut ("raw art") and Outsider Art (art created outside the mainstream). He transcends the confines of traditional studio practices by merging his business management background with an expressive, self-taught approach to visual art.His creations exude a wild, instinctive, and uninhibited energy, reflecting raw honesty free from pretension and the limitations of academic technique. Handy embraces dynamic media, primarily working with bold Chinese ink on paper, acrylic paint on canvas, and printmaking encompassing screen printing and lithography as well as wood carving. These mediums, especially his printmaking techniques, shine throughout his artistic journey, including his recent exhibitions, such as The Dragonfly's Ripples, featuring fresh and deeply emotive pieces.In Indonesia, Art Brut is not a new phenomenon. Several artists, like Ni Nyoman Tanjung from Bali, discovered by Made Budhiana and introduced to the international stage by Georges Breguet, exemplify this movement. Another significant figure is Dwi Putro Mulyono, known as "Pak Wi," from Yogyakarta,a monumental presence in outsider art. Living with schizophrenia and severe hearing impairment, Pak Wi uses painting as a powerful means of communication and a focal point for his cognitive processes.As an Art Brut artist, Handy Saputra passionately engages in a variety of mediums, including acrylic on canvas, lithography, and innovative screen printing. He regularly explores advanced techniques at the professional DEVFTO Printmaking Studio.Handy's works resonate with socio-political irony, social abstraction, and poignant observations of daily life, as exemplified in Looking for Scapegoat. By embracing the artistic path of Art Brut, Handy stands out as a prolific creator. His work bursts with emotion and meaning, illuminated by the dynamic interplay of imagination and visual form, capturing a range of positive reactions.His exhibitions, The Audacity of Silent Brush and The Dragonfly's Ripples, reveal significant qualitative growth in his practice. In The Audacity of Silent Brush, Handy uncovered a creative oasis filled with deeply personal visual interpretations. The Dragonfly's Ripples then extended these discoveries, evolving into a solid foundation that resonated with a wider audience, inspiring diverse perspectives and impactful engagement across various media.In the exhibition titled The Dialogue Between the Moon and Its Halo, we are invited to witness extraordinary visual phenomena. Handy's creative journey reflects a remarkable transformation-from an inward exploration to an artistic identity that engages with the unfolding world around him. He inspires us to look outward and reflect on the philosophical, political, and psychological intricacies of life. Works like Match Making in China invite us to contemplate the irony and melancholy of matchmaking, deeply rooted in the cultural experience of that country. The piece Two Men and A Dog reveals the psychological nuances of solitary existence. Additionally, Handy's porcelain sculptures, The Weight of the Bird and The Vigil of Crimson Spirit, encourage contemplative exploration of the mind and consciousness, symbolized by a bird an emblem of freedom and the soul's awareness.#story bali-inspirasi 

Hospitality 02 Nov 2026

A Bridge Between Indonesia and China: Bali Brought Together Government, Investors, Developers and Future Technologies at the Indonesia-China Bridge Forum

Bali-inspirasi.On October 29, 2026, the Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa hosted the first international "Indonesia-China Bridge Forum: Government | Investment | Development | Real Estate." The Forum served as a platform for dialogue between the economies and business communities of the two countries. Its key themes wereinnovation in the construction sector, business cooperation and foreign investment in Indonesia's growth and development.The Forum gathered more than 1,000 participants: government representatives, investors, leading developers,construction companies, real estate professionals and business media from Indonesia, China, Singapore andHong Kong. It was held with the support of the Senate of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) and theIndonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia). Forum organizer: BIG BALI GROUP.General Partner: China Construction Group.On the Forum's main stage, KADIN Indonesia, represented by Devi Erna Rachmawati, S.E., M.B.A., Ph.D.,China Construction Group and BIG BALI GROUP signed contracts for the construction of the first 1,000 urbanhouses for low-income families. The project is part of the national program of President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto to build 2 million homes for low-income families.The project is based on the Urban Farming Houses concept: social housing where families can grow their own fruit and vegetables in an urban garden. The concept's author, Devi Erna Rachmawati, Chairwoman ofthe Indonesian-Eurasian International Council (IEIC) and Vice Chairman of the Agriculture Sector at KADINIndonesia, presented it in her talk "Concept of Urban Farming Houses: Social Housing for Low-IncomeFamilies in Indonesia." Chinese investment and technology, Indonesian business and a national housing program came together in a single project.China Construction Group, BIG BALI GROUP and Fang Zheng Jing Dao have begun building Indonesia's first and the country's largest factory for PC panels made of concrete and ceramics. Investment in the projectexceeds US$20 million. It is a clear sign of active cooperation between China and Indonesia and contributespositively to the overall picture of foreign investment in the Indonesian economy.LEGENDS 3D presented 3DCP (3D Concrete Printing), an industrial building printing technology that combinesrobotics and artificial intelligence. It works with concrete, organic clay and recycled plastic, makingconstruction faster, more sustainable and more cost-efficient, with less waste. Buildings are printed layer bylayer, so curved, sculptural and decorative forms become part of the structure itself.3DCP: industrial concrete printing;Robotics & AI: robotic control and artificial intelligence throughout the printing process;Eco-Friendly and Recyclable: responsible materials and production, use of recycled plastic;Sustainable: resource-efficient construction.BIG BALI GROUP presented ICONIC LIVING Resort at the Forum, the world's first five-star wellness resort onan ocean cliff, built using 3DCP and AFS technologies.ICONIC LIVING Resort spans 3.5 hectares and is being developed in four stages, comprising a total of 400apartments and 80 premium ocean-view villas. Its signature is a flowing, organic concrete façade printed on alatest-generation 3DCP printer. These technologies are unique and are being applied in Indonesia for the first time. The project also stands out for its concept, built around four elements surrounding the human being(Water, Fire, Earth and Air), which are reflected in its architecture, design and the entire resort environment.Manta Livin Uluwatu, the first stage of ICONIC LIVING Resort, is already under construction together withFang Zheng Jing Dao, a leading Chinese company and PC panel manufacturer. The resort is located in thesouthernmost and most scenic part of Uluwatu, near Nyang Nyang Beach. Architectural elements of MantaLivin Uluwatu are created using LEGENDS 3D's 3DCP technology, and the technology was demonstrated atthe Forum through this very project, the first demonstration of its kind in Indonesia.The first stage includes 25 premium villas (Shell Villas, Haven Villas, Delmar Villas) and 85 ocean-viewapartments and penthouses. Residents and guests will enjoy spa and longevity programs, yoga andmeditation, ocean-view fitness, healthy nutrition, a medical spa, personalized health monitoring and smart-space technologies.Fang Zheng Jing Dao, Indonesia's first precast concrete panel factory, presented the Chinese AluminumFormwork System (AFS). It allows the structure of a villa, including MEP (electrical and utility networks), to becompleted in 4 days instead of the usual 30.The Forum also hosted the first presentation of the Chinese company Cosmo Home, one of the largestsuppliers of home and finishing materials and products. The company presented its capabilities, from its ownsupply chain to ready-made interior solutions, including kitchens and full furniture packages. Cosmo Homehas already opened its first showroom in Bali.All of these companies, together with LEGENDS 3D and OMNI, are part of China Construction Group. TheGroup focuses on developing B2B relationships in Indonesia's growing market. Its clients, Indonesianconstruction and development companies, receive a full range of services, from foundations and structure towindows, furniture and final finishing: the entire construction cycle from A to Z.Distinguished guests and speakers of the Forum included:Dr. Sultan Baktiar Najamudin, Chairman of the Senate of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI), who openedthe business program with an address to participants;Devi Erna Rachmawati, S.E., M.B.A., Ph.D., Vice Chairman of the Agriculture Sector, Indonesian Chamberof Commerce and Industry (KADIN Indonesia), Chairwoman of the Indonesian-Eurasian InternationalCouncil (IEIC), with the talk "Concept of Urban Farming Houses: Social Housing for Low-Income Families inIndonesia";a representative of the President of Indonesia, head of the ruling party;Ahmad Ridha Sabana, Special Envoy of the President of Indonesia for MSMEs, Creative Economy andDigital;Dr. Aris Marsudiyanto, S.E., M.M., Head of the Development Control and Special Investigation Agency ofthe Republic of Indonesia;Dr. Ida Bagus Rai Dharmawijaya Mantra, S.E., M.Si., Senator representing Bali Province, DPD RI(Education, Culture, Tourism, Healthcare, Creative Economy and Social Welfare);Ni Luh Putu Ary Pertami Djelantik, Senator representing Bali Province, DPD RI (SME Development,Women's and Children's Rights, Local Economic Development and Community Welfare);I Komang Merta Jiwa, Senator representing Bali Province, DPD RI (Economics, Finance and RegionalDevelopment);Empi Muslion, Office of the Chairman of the Senate (DPD RI);Pitan Daslani, Office of the Chairman of the Senate (DPD RI);Noer Sardono, Office of the Chairman of the Senate (DPD RI);Rudy Susmanto, S.Si., Regent of Bogor Regency, West Java;Ade Ruhandi, S.E., Vice Regent of Bogor Regency, West Java;Aniceto Magno Da Silva, Head of the Trade Office, Semarang City;Lutfhi Eko Nugroho, Head of Economic Affairs, Semarang City;Rully Syahputra, Special Staff to the Mayor of Semarang for Economy and Development;Bernardino Moningka Vega, Deputy Chairman for International Relations, KADIN Indonesia;Kusuma Ida Anjani, M.Bus, M.AppFin, Chairwoman of the Indonesian Wellness & Spa Association (ASPI),with the talk "Wellness Integrated Development: Unlocking New Business Value Through IndonesianWellness Culture";Ding Ding, Architect and Co-founder of LEGENDS 3D, with the talk "Integrating Advanced Chinese 3DConstruction Printing (3DCP) Technologies in Indonesia";Prof. Dr. Mu Jun, PhD (CUHK), MArch (XUAUT), Dean/Professor, Beijing University of Civil Engineeringand Architecture, Director, Research Center of Earth Architecture, with the talk "Maneuvering GeometricComplexity: Algorithms and Repetitive Structures" and a presentation of the revolution in clay printing;Haotian Man, Hong Kong-based architect, Founder of Atelier Maneuver, Senior Partner at Hope Housing,with the talk "Sustainable 3D-Printed Architecture: Building with Earth and Natural Materials";Prof. Dr. Ir. I Dewa Gede Agung Diasana Putra, S.T., M.T., CIM, Vice Chairman of the Indonesian NationalArbitration Board (BANI) Bali-Nusra, who explained how BANI and IMAC help resolve business disputesconfidentially, quickly and without damaging partnerships;Amar Alapati, Founder, The Serenite Collection American Hotels & Management Company, presenting thefirst American hotel and restaurant management company in Bali;Nicolas Lee, Fitness World Champion, Gym & Wellness Entrepreneur, Health & Longevity Strategist, Co-founder of Reload Sanctuary, with the talk "Potential of the Fitness, Wellness and Gym Industry Worldwidein 2026. Bali as a Top Destination in the World Market";Fang Zheng Jing Dao, with the presentation "Building a House in Just 4 Days: Chinese AdvancedAluminum Formwork & Monolithic Concrete Technology";Cosmo Home, with the presentation "Complete Interior Finishing Solutions from A to Z";Aie Natasha, ESG & Business Sustainability Senior Specialist, PT CCEPC Environment Protection andEnergy Utilization Comprehensive Indonesia, with the talk "Make Buildings Livable" on Seawater ReverseOsmosis (SWRO), Waste-to-Energy and Solar PV for entire districts;Jason Fong, Executive Director of Forbes Club Australia, with the talk "Connecting Entrepreneurs andLeaders Around the World";William Saputra, with the talk "Indonesia and China: Building Business through Social Media Bridge" onturning digital engagement into real bookings and working with the Chinese platforms Red, Douyin andWeChat;Dalong Wei, Deputy General Manager at Leyoujia, a top Chinese real estate brokerage (RMB 500B+transaction volume), with 14 years leading sales teams of 7,000+, formerly at Alibaba developing realestate channels on Tmall and Alipay;Mark Meallin, Australian Investment Fund;international investment funds from Malaysia, India, Singapore, the USA and China focused on investmentin Indonesia.In the second half of the Forum, the main stage hosted a key panel discussion, "Government | Investment |Development." Government representatives, investors and developers discussed how the state and businesscan work together to attract capital to Indonesia and turn it into real projects.China Construction Group welcomes cooperation with developers, property owners, builders and architectsacross Indonesia. Through the Group's ecosystem, the following are already available nationwide:façade elements and decorative architectural details using 3DCP technology (LEGENDS 3D);Aluminum Formwork System (AFS) and precast concrete panels (Fang Zheng Jing Dao);construction of villas and residential projects with interior supply and finishing (Cosmo Home).Chinese investment. Indonesian development. Innovative construction technologies.The Future Is Here.ABOUT CHINA CONSTRUCTION GROUPChina Construction Group is a construction ecosystem that has brought Chinese capital, unique innovativetechnologies and industrial expertise to Indonesia's real estate and infrastructure sector and continues to investin the country's development. In mid-2026, the Group invested more than US$20 million in Indonesia's firstprecast concrete panel factory and production ecosystem in Bali, uniting Fang Zheng Jing Dao, Cosmo Home,LEGENDS 3D and OMNI under one structure spanning technology, manufacturing, construction and full projectdelivery. By pairing Chinese engineering and production capacity with Indonesian partners, contractors andlocal specialists, the Group makes construction across the region faster, more sustainable and more resource-efficient.CONTACTSEmail: info@bigbaligroup.comInstagram: instagram.com/bigbaligroupTel/WA: +62 888 7777 881www.BigBaliGroup.com

Art 01 Nov 2026

Bali with Love , Painting & Photography Exhibition in Goa Gajah Ubud

Ubud-Bali-inspirasi.1.11.2026.Bali with Love , Painting & Photography Exhibition www.balimediaswari.comBali with Love:- A. Maiyana - Nyoman Arep - Kadek Agus Astawa - - Agung Adi - Suci Arta Yasa - Pande Kadek Arimbawa - - Nyoman Arjawa - Wayan Aksara - Made Arya Dwita Dedok - - De Sila - Komang Dangin - Edy Ableh - Ediwiratama - - Gerry Nugawela - Grace Tjondronimpuno - - Gusti Ngurah Wijana - Ketut Jaya - Kadek Juni Dwitalia -- Kesuma Tirta - Nyoman Lombeng - Mansyur Mas’ud - - Nikno Suartana - Ngurah Astawa - Kadek Raharja - - Ruslan Wiryadi - Sang Made Budiasa - Putu Sayojana - - Wayan Sudiarta - Nyoman Sukarsa - - Nyoman Sutarja Pandi - Wayan Suala - Tarina Dewi - - Made Teresna - Ketut Widiatmika - Wahyu Sasmito -November 2nd. - December 2nd. 2026Goa Gajah, Bedaulu- Gianyar - Bali.About Gerry Nugawela;I have been to Bali close to about 50 occasions since 1983. And then it happens. One day you wake up and you are in this place where everything feels right. My heart is calm. My soul is lit. My thoughts are positive. My vision is clear. I am at peace ,where I have been, at peace with what I have been through and at peace with where I am headed. I am in Ubud.I was 60 something years old and could easily qualify for a re-tiree visa. Ubud struck me as the place to be. Ubud is a town in Gianyar which is very picturesque with so many temples and ceremonies, far more than other parts of Bali.Being a retired photographer (and also a Chartered Accountant), I set myself the task of learning deeply their culture, religion, art, music, dance and history. I had to learn their language(s) too and found Bahasa Indonesia quite easy. In fact, I am now (2022) very good in Bahasa Indonesia and during the period of Covid and in the absence of tourists found myself rarely speaking English and generally conversing in Bahasa Indonesia and Basa Bali Alus. I recall about 4 years ago having a dream totally in Bahasa Indonesia but sadly have not managed to dream in anything but English.I spent a fair bit of time visiting temples, padi fields and the coun-tryside of Gianyar district, photographing and learning. Between 2018 and 2022, I have shot about 35,000 images in and around Gianyar – the people, the temples, the statutes and the streets. I wanted to capture life from the eyes of the locals and not that of a tourist. I spoke with the locals initially in Bahasa Indonesia and later in Balinese. I learnt about their elaborate ceremonies, religion, but importantly their lives and dreams. I adored their children and their playful and carefree lives. I attended many ceremonies and learnt their meaning and customs. I visited their homes and drank lots of coffee with the people. Being an avid reader, I also read as much as I could about Bali but there was a dearth of books written in English about the island.The first couple of years was very merry when I was out most nights listening to music and dancing and home at 2 or 3 am in the morning. My head was heavy most mornings, but it was rise and repeat every night. Life was good and I made many friends from all over the world. I did however go back to Perth once or twice a year initially until Covid struck.In January 2020, I went back to Australia and returned at the end of the month before Covid struck. Many people were returning to their home countries, and I had to decide to stay or go. That decision was taken out of my hands as initially Australia required two-week home quarantine and the friend and my son with whom I frequently stayed with would also have to quarantine if I stayed with them as required by their employer. This meant that they could not go to work for two weeks and I though it unfair to them. My two brothers were also in the same position. Things were taken out of my hands when the Australian govern-ment then deemed quarantine would have to be at a hotel and the cost for two weeks was AUD$3,000 and I could not leave the country freely without a permit from the Department of Home Affairs. My fate was taken out of my hands when Bali airport was shut.Covid Impact – Hardship BitesI write in my book (My Story in Bali during Covid) what Bali and Ubud was like during Covid. I have many photos and images of Bali during Covid. As many Balinese were losing work and strug- gling to survive, many groups started offering assistance.I chose to help by buying rice and distributing it at first to a small group of people and although this extended to a larger group, it was still miniscule. Given that the Balinese eat rice three times a day, it is an essential food item. I did not give money although I did later help a couple of people with start up capital to open a small business.Given my limited resources, I had to raise money to buy rice. Selling my photographs was one avenue of funding. The deal was simple – I sold a 60 by 90-centimetre canvas print for about AUD$190 delivered anywhere in the world. After printing and postage (a real killer cost) I was left with AUD$100 which al-lowed me to buy 100 kilograms of rice. The image I did of Ubud captioned"Ubud post March 2020” was a very popular print and I sold loads of this print in addition to my other prints.Arak EditsEvery evening I would experiment with some of my images while enjoying a couple of drinks of arak which is a brew distilled from tuak, a wine from the palm tree. Just two drinks and I would feel woozy. I would edit images of trees, flowers, and plants in general with vivid colours and post them on my Facebook site. It attracted a bit of attention, and I called them my “arak edits”. I am partial to blues and turquoise but soon added purples, reds, yellows and green. My arak edits proved to be popular.The thought then struck me of printing them on material and sewing sarongs to raise money for rice. My arak edit sarongs proved to be popular. People started using them as wall hangings, bedspreads, curtains, shawls and most used them as sa-rongs or wrap arounds at the swimming pool or beach. I also had images printed on tedungs, which are the traditional Balinese ceremonial umbrellas.Rice donations.Over the 30 months of Covid I spent in Bali, I distributed 29 tonnes(29,000 kilograms) of rice to people in my village and close friends like my maid and gardener. This soon extended across Bali. I had a chap from Buleleng, a three-hour journey from the west of Bali who would bike it to Ubud, a six hour round trip to come and collect rice. I also had a guy from Nusa Lembongan, an island south of Bali, who would catch a ferry to Bali and then bike it to Ubud to collect rice from me. I had some as far away as Kuta and Kerobokan, an hour’s ride from Ubud to collect rice.Over the last 30 months I have refrained from posting images of me donating rice because I neither needed the ego trip and more importantly wanted to maintain the self-respect of the people to whom I donated the rice. Instead, I posted images of the rice I had bought for distribution to show people that I was actually buying rice for donations from the proceeds of the sale of my images and sarongs.Once Bali was almost back on its legs, I did the last of my rice donations. Besides, I am going back to Oz to visit my son and grandkids.It is probably apt that the last sack of rice is for my good mate ,Bakti whom I have known for more than 10 years and who has helped me in so many ways since I have known him.I shall miss donating rice, all the work I have put in to raise money,buy and collect the rice and sit and chat with all the people I gave rice to and wish to thank everyone who helped me in the last 30 months.It is one of my most satisfying life experiences . I learnt so much of the Balinese culture and their resilience."Om Swastyastu"This exhibition is held in memory of the late Gerry Nugawela a photographer who spent a significant portion of his life on the Island of the Gods and held a deep love for Bali. During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, he played an active role in distributing essential food supplies to the people of Bali.Through the "Perupa Taksu Bali" community, we are presenting an exhibition of paintings and photography at the "Wantilan" (pavilion) of Pura Goa Gajah, running from November 2nd to December 2nd, 2026.The works on display—contributed by 35 artists and encompassing a diverse range of styles and movements, including traditional, classical, naturalistic, surrealistic, expressionistic, and naive art—offer a rich tapestry of creative expression and inspiring imagination.As the head of the community, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the presence and participation of all guests including representatives from various institutions, collectors, art enthusiasts, cultural figures, the general public, members of the print and electronic media, as well as the "pregina" (per-formers/community members) of Goa Gajah. It is through this collective cooperation that the event has been made possible and has proceeded smoothly. I would also like to extend a special thank you to Nyoman Gerry’s sister from Australia Made Geraldine Nugawela and her husband Mr Ramon Kanda.This concludes my remarks and report. May good thoughts come to us from all directions.“Om Shanti Shanti Shanti Om”Gianyar, October 29, 2026Chairperson of Exhibition CommitteeI Nyoman Arjawa, S.Sn.bali-inspirasi #storytelling

Art 06 Nov 2026