Media Release                                                                            Tuesday, August 9, 2005          

 

“ In the Forrest ”

a Painting Exhibition by Wayan Sila

 

Ubud, Bali – Following the successful of previous exhibitions, Maya Ubud Resort & Spa will once again feature a solo painting exhibition by Wayan Sila, titled “In the Forrest” from September 3 to 30, 2005.

 

On his current exhibition, 44 pieces of his paintings and giclees will be presented along with beautiful poetry and verse wrote by Yoko Miyasaki.

 

Having studied Balinese painting and using motifs of barong and arja dance, Wayan Sila,    a grandson of  well known Balinese painter I Wayan Barwa, creates a magical world of owls, lights and forests.

 

Yoko Miyazaki compliments Wayan’s paintings with sublime poetry and verse. The poems and verse were translated into English by Thomas R. Walker, a long time American resided in Japan.

 

Inori - Prayer

 

A faint light gathers

About these sacred flowers

And their soft fragrance surround us

These flowers are our prayer

For the healing spirit of tomorrow

 

This poem accompanies Wayan’s latest painting titled “Inori” (Prayer), Inori is presented to his beloved late grandfather I Wayan Barwa. This painting is expressing Wayan’s greatest appreciation for the togetherness and affection he received from his grand father.

 

Forty four pieces of his unique Owl Paintings can be viewed during this painting exhibition at Maya Ubud Resort & Spa on September 2005.  

 

For more information please contact :

 

 

Ayu Martiasih

Marketing Communications Manager

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa

tel. +62 361 977888

fax. +62 361 977555

marketing@mayaubud.com

www.mayaubud.com