"iz .art" : Bali Part 2 (Part 1)
In addition to the Balinese culture with its numerous ceremonies and dances, the painter Iz Maglow was also inspired by the variety of people from different regions coming together on this small island.
People in Bali
Both tourists on their holidays and Balinese in their everyday lives are subject of these paintings from the 1990s, which show how all are integrated and intertwined in Bali as in an all-encompassing network.
MR. M. WITH BALI-DRESS
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1997, 42 x 30 cm
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When tourists visit a temple or attend festivities in Bali, they are encouraged to dress with a traditional Balinese scarf, the "sarong", even though they tend to stand too upright at the beginning.
MAN PLANTING RICE
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1994, 24 x 19 cm
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WOMAN AND TEMPLE STONE
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1994, 24 x 19 cm
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MAN WITH GOOSE
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1993, 24 x 19 cm
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WOMAN IN THE RICE FIELD
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1994, 24 x 19 cm
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On the rice fields, the Balinese are simply dressed. But whoever participates in a ceremony – whether Balinese or tourist – everyone wears a festive "sarong".
TWO BALINESE IN POSE FOR A PHOTO
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1995, 30 x 42 cm
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private collection Frankfurt / Germany
BALINESE DANCER
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1997, 30 x 42 cm
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Dancer on the way to their next performance
RAINY SEASON AND "SIN LAPIS"
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1995, 42 x 30 cm
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private collection Frankfurt / Germany
Festively dressed Balinese standing in the rain "sin lapis" (= without money).
TWO CONSPIRATORS
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1995, 40 x 30 cm
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IBU GEDE
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1995, 42 x 30 cm
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KEPALA DESA
(THE MAYOR)
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1995, 42 x 30 cm
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BALI ODALAN
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1995, 42 x 30 cm
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private collection Karlsruhe / Germany
BALI ODALAN
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1995, 40 x 30 cm
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BALI ODALAN
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1995, 42 x 30 cm
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private collection Karlsruhe / Germany
BALI CEREMONY
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1995, 42 x 30 cm
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Bali's "Modern Times"
Fleeting paintings that show how traditional life on this island is linked to the modern influences of our time and how the Balinese manage to keep the "old" and the "new world" in an exciting balance.
MONKEY FOREST – "A TOURIST IN UBUD"
tempera on paper,
1997, 42 x 30 cm
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private collection Frankfurt / Germany
ANJING ANJING KINTAMANI
tempera on paper,
1997, 42 x 30 cm
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private collection Frankfurt / Germany
As in ancient times, the roads in Bali are still populated by the "ANJING" (= dog). It is believed that the strongest animals come from the village of Kintamani on the slopes of Mt. Batur volcano.
BALINESE WOMEN WITH OFFERINGS
tempera on paper,
1997, 42 x 30 cm
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private collection Karlsruhe / Germany
MAITRE DE CUISINE "M. HERBERT"
tempera on paper,
1997, 42 x 30 cm
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private collection Gelsenkirchen / Germany
THE COW-BARONG
tempera on paper,
1998, 42 x 30 cm
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private collection Stuttgart / Germany
"COME TO BALI" INVITATION
tempera on paper,
1998, 42 x 30 cm
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PEMANGKU (BALI - PRIEST)
tempera on paper,
1998, 42 x 30 cm
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KUTA BALI
tempera on paper,
1998, 42 x 30 cm
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These paintings address the contrast between traditional, spiritual life and everyday commercial life. This can be quite dramatic and sometimes it reminds of the traditional Balinese dualism of "gods and demons" or of "good and evil".
HONEYMOON IN BALI
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1997, 42 x 30 cm
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THE NEW SPIRIT OF BALI
tempera and acrylic on paper,
1997, 30 x 42 cm
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More paintings about "Bali's Modern Times"
These late Bali paintings are dedicated to the theme of how Bali preserves its original traditions and lives its ancient rites and customs in full conviction.
Expressive Balinese Studies
Dynamic works that follow an "Asian colourfulness" capture with expressive style everyday moments in which traditions compete with modern influences.
FULL MOON CEREMONY
tempera and acrylic on paper,
2006, 39 x 29 cm
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TWO BALINESE WOMEN WITH PYRAMIDS OF OFFERINGS
tempera and acrylic on paper,
2006, 39 x 29 cm
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BALI IMPRESSIONS
tempera and acrylic on paper,
2006, 27 x 23 cm
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These expressive paintings are dominated by dominant structures that combine all the events in these pictures into a painterly network. With this, they capture an impression that is still present today among many Bali visitors visiting this tropical holiday island with its innumerable hand-crafted buildings, festive decorations and art carvings. The care of this traditional culture is omnipresent and serves the self-image as well as the joy of the tourists, – and connects old and new as with an invisible network.
TEMPLE TALK
tempera and acrylic on paper,
2006, 39 x 29 cm
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These Balinese studies capture moments that take place during almost daily temple ceremonies. These pictures of small groups of Balinese people are like a picturesque snapshots, describing relationships an expressive painting style and in bold colors.
MODERN BALINESE DANCE
tempera and acrylic on paper,
2006, 39 x 29 cm
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TOURISTS IN BALI
tempera and acrylic on paper,
2006, 39 x 29 cm
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private collection Berlin / Germany
Studies on Balinese Festive Decoration
These paintings deal with "Umbul Umbul", a flag-like, typical Balinese ornament that can be found all over the island and has a long tradition.
BALI – UMBUL UMBUL BIRU
tempera and acrylic on canvas,
2006, 70 x 60 cm
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BALI – UMBUL UMBUL
tempera and acrylic on canvas,
2006, 70 x 60 cm
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Umbul Umbul are long bamboo poles, which leak thinly upwards and describe a long half-arc on the whole, which is supposed to symbolize the crescent moon. On such a huge "flagpole" blows a long, narrow fabric, which runs off to the top pointed following the semicircle. Only 100 years ago, these panels were hand-painted with stories from everyday life and mythology. Today it is usually monochrome or black and white checkered cloths.
BALI – UMBUL UMBUL HIJAU
tempera and acrylic on canvas,
2006, 70 x 60 cm
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For the most important celebrations, the long bamboo poles are erected in front of the dwellings along all the streets and, depending on the island region, they are decorated with strips of palm leaves or rice ears. At about 1.20m altitude there is a small sacrificial altar. These are then called "Penjor".
BALI – UMBUL UMBUL MERAH
tempera and acrylic on canvas,
2006, 70 x 60 cm
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private collection Landau / Germany
BALI – UMBUL UMBUL KUNING ABU ABU
tempera and acrylic on canvas,
2006, 70 x 60 cm
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