Apotheosis
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ᝰ THE STORY
Bathed in the last embers of daylight, Gunung Batukaru rises like a guardian of time, its silhouette draped in burning clouds that dissolve into the evening sky. A spectacle of fire and serenity, where nature and divinity collide.
Bali’s second-highest volcano, Batukaru is more than just a mountain—it is a sacred realm, revered as the dwelling place of the gods. Its presence looms over the island’s central highlands, shaping not only the landscape but also the spiritual heart of the Balinese people.
At its feet, stretching endlessly like a living canvas, lie the legendary rice terraces of Jatiluwih. The name itself, meaning "truly marvelous", speaks to their breathtaking beauty—a masterpiece of both nature and human ingenuity. Covering over 600 hectares, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is not merely a feast for the eyes but a testament to preservation, harmony, and sustainability.
For centuries, the Balinese have sculpted these landscapes with devotion, guided by the subak system—an ancient irrigation philosophy dating back to the 9th century. More than just water management, it is a spiritual pact, a way of life dictated by Tri Hita Karana—the sacred balance between humans, nature, and the divine. Water flows like lifeblood, connecting the terraces in perfect equilibrium, sustaining not only the rice but also the culture that thrives upon it.
Here, in Jatiluwih, the past is not forgotten—it is cultivated. Each grain of rice carries the wisdom of generations; each terrace tells a story of resilience and reverence. It is a place where nature’s grandeur meets human artistry, where the rhythm of the earth is honored with every harvest.
Apotheosis is this moment of transcendence—where the land, the sky, and the spirit of Bali unite in a breathtaking symphony of fire and green.
📍Tabanan, Bali 🗓 2016
❏ Fine Art Print
Printed on 210 gsm premium matte fine art paper using 10-color archival pigment inkjet technology for exceptional detail, tonal depth and longevity. Suitable for matting and framing.
Available in the following dimension:
• 45 x 30 cm | 18 x 12”
• 60 x 40 cm | 24 x 16”
❏ Aluminum Print
Printed directly onto a 3 mm aluminum composite panel using state-of-the-art UV printing technology. The matte, reflection-free finish offers exceptional durability, water resistance and is ready to hang. Suitable for sheltered outdoor display.
Available in the following dimension:
• 60 x 40 cm | 24 x 16”
Collector's Limited Edition of 15 copies worldwide.
Limited to 15 editions worldwide, each photograph is processed in Germany on Fujiflex Crystal Archive Paper, one of the world's finest professional photographic papers.
Unlike inkjet printing, each image is laser-exposed onto silver halide photographic paper and chemically developed using a traditional chromogenic process. The ultra-high-gloss polyester surface delivers extraordinary sharpness, exceptional tonal depth and a remarkable three-dimensional appearance. Under proper lighting, microscopic crystals within the emulsion create an exceptional sense of depth, giving the photograph an almost backlit presence that is unlike conventional photographic prints.
Each artwork is individually numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed, dated and embossed by the artist. The certificate also records the provenance of every edition, documenting where each of the fifteen prints has found its permanent home.
The artist proposes 15 copies, each available in the following sizes:
• 90 x 60 cm | 36 x 24”
• 150 x 100 cm | 60 x 40”
To fully reveal the depth, brilliance and visual impact of Fujiflex Crystal Archive, each print should be professionally mounted and glazed using museum-grade materials.
Open Edition
• Complimentary worldwide shipping.
• Orders are dispatched within 48 hours.
• Estimated delivery: ±1 week, depending on the destination.
• Fine Art Prints are carefully inspected, rolled and shipped in a sturdy protective tube.
• Aluminum Prints are securely packaged in a reinforced cardboard box.
• Fine Art Prints are produced and shipped from Indonesia. Aluminum Prints are processed and shipped from Germany.
• A shipping confirmation is sent by email or text message.
• Import duties, taxes and customs fees are the responsibility of the recipient.
• Fine Art Prints include white borders for optimal presentation and framing.
• Frame not included.
★ Collector's Edition
• Complimentary worldwide shipping.
• Each artwork is prepared to order and dispatched within 7 days.
• Estimated delivery: ±1 week, depending on the destination.
• Fully insured shipping with tracking via UPS, FedEx or DHL.
• Professionally packed by fine art specialists for maximum protection.
• Processed and shipped from Germany.
• Each artwork is accompanied by its Certificate of Authenticity, individually numbered, signed, dated and embossed by the artist, together with handling and framing recommendations.
• Import duties, taxes and customs fees are the responsibility of the recipient.
• Collector's Limited Editions include white borders for optimal presentation and professional framing.
• Frame not included.
