Balinism
Balinism
Balinism
Balinism
Balinism
Balinism
Balinism
Balinism
Balinism
Balinism
Balinism
Balinism
Balinism
Balinism

Balinism

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ᝰ THE STORY

In frame, a Balinese woman carrying a load of offerings on her head during Kuningan. Kuningan is a Balinese holiday that is celebrated after Galungan on the island of Bali every 210 days. Generally, the celebration is filled with offerings to the gods, traditional music and dances, and ceremonial processions. On Kuningan day, the Balinese Hindus conduct their own rituals that are believed to be a form of communication between humans and gods.

The holiday is celebrated with great enthusiasm and is considered to be one of the most important celebrations in the Balinese Hindu religion, after the celebration of Galungan. They believe that today is the day when the ancestors return to heaven after visiting the earth during Galungan. And since it is like a farewell, they will give offerings namely yellow rice, fruits, and flowers to the gods placed in small bowls made of coconut leaves as a symbol of gratitude for life, joy, wealth, and health. Most Balinese on that day will therefore wear yellow clothes and the ceremony is carried out in hopes of having a prosperous year ahead. Besides the worship of their gods, the Balinese also make offerings to their ancestors and deceased family members.

This photograph is aimed at narrating the description above while exploring the play of light and shadow emphasizing the presence of the subject in front of the temple. It also wants to create a feeling of quietness and timelessness. The thin yet sharp lines of the temple's silhouette that seamlessly connect with the woman carrying colorful offerings create a unique atmosphere.

Japanese artists especially used such light effects and graphic composition to create a sense of drama and emotion. The Japanese aesthetics of ambiguity usually provide its viewers with a dance of light and shadow, seen as integral, intrinsic elements, not for visual effect only but also for expressing the underlying concept of impermanence in life, and, ultimately, making us accept and appreciate the beauty of imperfection and transience.

📍Ubud, Bali  🗓 2023

      ❏ Fine Art Print
      Printed on 210 gsm high-quality matte paper with 9-color digital inkjet technology. Can be matted and/or framed.

      Available in the following dimensions:
      • 45 x 30 cm | 18 x 12”
      • 60 x 40 cm | 24 x 16”

      ❏ Aluminum Print
      Printed on a sleek 3-mm, triple-layered aluminum composite material for a matte, reflection-free result using state-of-the-art printing method. Water-resistant, durable UV read-to-hang print suitable for sheltered, outdoor areas. 

      Available in the following dimension:
      • 60 x 40 cm | 24 x 16”

      Collector's Limited Edition of 15 copies worldwide.

      Processed in Europe on one of the glossiest and most expensive photographic papers in the world—Fujiflex Crystal Archive.

      The Fujiflex Crystal Archive paper is a special chromogenic paper with an ultra-high-gloss surface producing the highest professional photographic substrate currently available in the world. The quality of this paper is incomparable with any other papers on the market today.

      This silver halide, true photographic printing material on a polyester base is produced to the highest gallery and competition standards. It is printed through a specialized process using laser exposure technology.

      Your photograph is not printed like other papers with ink. It is instead exposed into the silver halide base with lasers and is then chemically processed.

      The final result has to be seen to be believed as it leaves mica crystals on the paper that, when properly lit, produce a strikingly three-dimensional luxurious look and an appearance of being lit from behind.

      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” 

      Replica Edition
      • Free shipping worldwide;
      • Please allow up to 48 hours before your order is dispatched;
      • Delivery time is about two to three working weeks depending on your country;
      • Shipped in a sturdy mailing tube for the fine art prints and a protective cardboard box for the aluminum print;
      • Fine art prints are sent by the post office from Indonesia while aluminum prints are processed and sent from Europe;
      • A confirmation email is sent when the photo is shipped;
      • Any custom and duty fees are the responsibility of the customer;
      • Replica Edition prints come without white borders;
      • Frame not included for the fine art prints

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      • Delivery time is about two working weeks;
      • Tracking available;
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      • Sent by UPS, FedEx, or DHL from Europe;
      • A confirmation email is sent when the photo is shipped along with a digital Certificate of Authenticity and a handling and framing manual;
      • Any custom and duty fees are the responsibility of the customer;
      • Original Edition photographs come without white borders;
      • Frame not included

      Original Edition

      Fujiflex Crystal Archive

      Collector's Limited Edition of 15 copies worldwide

      Processed in Europe on one of the glossiest and most expensive photographic papers in the world—Fujiflex Crystal Archive.

      Available in the following sizes:
      • 90 x 60 cm | 36 x 24”
      • 150 x 100 cm | 60 x 40

      Key features:
      • Remarkable surface smoothness and flatness;
      • Exceptional gloss giving a mirror-like appearance;
      • Unique pearlescent effect with excellent clarity;
      • Very large color gamut with high saturation, fidelity, and depth;
      • True photographic printing material on a 100% polyester base;
      • Highest image stability ideal for display purposes;
      • Strong resistance to light fading;
      • No ripping or yellowing for 100 years

      High-quality prints

      Free shipping worldwide

      Packaged with care

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      "La Joconde" for example was uniquely painted by Leonardo Da Vinci in the 16th century but ever since its creation, thousands of people have bought printed replicas of the painting to hang at their home. If you supposedly were the only one to own such a piece, the painting would have a worth estimation of over $800m in today's money.

      It works exactly the same in the fine art photography industry. While so many people buy from their favorite art photographers the same replicated photographs over and over again, owning a limited original edition will set you apart and make sure your artwork is authentic. Marius typically uses the best photographic materials available in the world to produce his original work that will set a unique, timeless mood inside your space.

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