GIANYAR, DEWATA.NEWS – Two emerging artists from Bali and Switzerland have come together for “Evocations,” a collaborative painting exhibition currently on view at ARMA Museum in Ubud. Running until January 24, 2026, the exhibition examines the relationship between humans and nature amid growing concerns over ecological degradation.
The exhibition features works by Balinese artist Damar Langit Timur and Swiss artist Laurence Spicher, whose paintings reflect personal experiences and cultural perspectives shaped by their respective environments.
Curator Yudha Bantono said the exhibition’s strength lies in its emotional resonance and its ability to raise environmental awareness.
“They draw consciously on their personal strengths to create visual works that are emotionally engaging and remind us to reconnect with nature,” he said during the exhibition opening on Wednesday (December 24, 2025).
According to Bantono, the artists’ creative journeys mirror the current condition of the Earth and offer reflections on possible futures.
Damar Langit Timur’s works are rooted in Balinese mythology, philosophy, and traditional symbolism that have shaped him since childhood. These spiritual icons serve as visual language to address flora, fauna, and natural elements as moral messages.
“Damar’s work is a conversation between himself and the universe,” Bantono explained, noting the artist’s ability to reinterpret traditional narratives within a contemporary context.
In contrast, Laurence Spicher presents a series focused on mountain landscapes, inspired by his life in Switzerland’s Maggia Valley and his close connection with Bali’s sacred peaks, including Mount Agung and Mount Batukaru. His paintings combine light, mist, tropical colors, and the spiritual energy associated with mountainous environments.
“Mountains are not just beautiful scenery, but a source of life’s spirit,” Spicher said, adding that he has learned from Balinese perspectives that place nature at the heart of spirituality.
ARMA Museum Director Agung Yudi described the exhibition as an important step in fostering artistic dialogue between Indonesia and Switzerland.
“This is ARMA’s first exhibition featuring young artists from different continents. It is important to continue the long-standing dialogue between Bali and Basel,” he said.
Open to the public, Evocations is expected to serve as a meeting point for ideas on human–nature relationships and as a catalyst for greater environmental awareness through contemporary art.