People
Zhi Xiong Chan
2017 marks the year of transformation for Zhi Xiong Chan. In London, he started an architecture and interior design practice under the name ZXC Studio. But it was not until he moved to Bali that this explorative, collaborative, and sensory driven studio flourished. We talked to Zhi Xiong Chan about movement and people; how these two elements enrich a space and transform it into a place.
Zhi Xiong Chan
2017 marks the year of transformation for Zhi Xiong Chan. In London, he started an architecture and interior design practice under the name ZXC Studio. But it was not until he moved to Bali that this explorative, collaborative, and sensory driven studio flourished. We talked to Zhi Xiong Chan about movement and people; how these two elements enrich a space and transform it into a place.
Raka Yudhi Pratama
Gde Raka Yudi Pratama is the artist and craftsman behind Srimelanting Art, a Balinese-style decorator extraordinaire group based in Sayan. On a sunny afternoon, we visited him at his workplace—engaging in a pleasant conversation, discovering how ngayah or helping his fellow villagers through decoration is what started it all.
Raka Yudhi Pratama
Gde Raka Yudi Pratama is the artist and craftsman behind Srimelanting Art, a Balinese-style decorator extraordinaire group based in Sayan. On a sunny afternoon, we visited him at his workplace—engaging in a pleasant conversation, discovering how ngayah or helping his fellow villagers through decoration is what started it all.
Emmelyn Gunawan
The wind brushed over the acres of green rice fields. Amid the hues of green, is a new dining place and concept store, Le Bajo, where we enjoyed a cup of coffee and a warm conversation with Emmelyn, the person behind the scene of many renowned curated stores.
Emmelyn Gunawan
The wind brushed over the acres of green rice fields. Amid the hues of green, is a new dining place and concept store, Le Bajo, where we enjoyed a cup of coffee and a warm conversation with Emmelyn, the person behind the scene of many renowned curated stores.
Jim Allen Abel a.k.a JIMBO
Mr.Jimbo spent a few days in Bali, exploring the island, and having an art residence in Devto Print Studio in Ubud, which made him feel like he could escape from life temporarily. “Bali always gives a feeling of slowness, unconsciously or consciously. Every time I breathe the air from this island I can’t rush myself”. The birds were chirping in the Ubud rice field, trying to join the harmony of the nature surrounding us that day.
Jim Allen Abel a.k.a JIMBO
Mr.Jimbo spent a few days in Bali, exploring the island, and having an art residence in Devto Print Studio in Ubud, which made him feel like he could escape from life temporarily. “Bali always gives a feeling of slowness, unconsciously or consciously. Every time I breathe the air from this island I can’t rush myself”. The birds were chirping in the Ubud rice field, trying to join the harmony of the nature surrounding us that day.
Fuad & Shiddiq from DUE HATUE
Fuad and Shiddiq from Due Hatue are a cult duo with creations rooted in Indonesian culture. Known for their distinct tattoo design, both try to keep the tradition alive with a more modern approach through many mediums. We give them a visit at Due Hatue's new studio in Denpasar to meet the two minds to know what they have been doing and what they will do next while discovering how precious time is.
Fuad & Shiddiq from DUE HATUE
Fuad and Shiddiq from Due Hatue are a cult duo with creations rooted in Indonesian culture. Known for their distinct tattoo design, both try to keep the tradition alive with a more modern approach through many mediums. We give them a visit at Due Hatue's new studio in Denpasar to meet the two minds to know what they have been doing and what they will do next while discovering how precious time is.
Fahrani PAWAKA
It's sunny, and the traffic is high around the Canggu area. People gather with the sun and start to feel the summer season coming to them. Mrs. Fahrani, with her bike, enjoyed the ride and the winds from Denpasar to Canggu beach to have little conversations with us. We drink coconut water and have a little slow walk to feel the ocean water touching our feet. It was a pleasant and restful feeling at that time.
Fahrani PAWAKA
It's sunny, and the traffic is high around the Canggu area. People gather with the sun and start to feel the summer season coming to them. Mrs. Fahrani, with her bike, enjoyed the ride and the winds from Denpasar to Canggu beach to have little conversations with us. We drink coconut water and have a little slow walk to feel the ocean water touching our feet. It was a pleasant and restful feeling at that time.
NARYA ABHIMATA
Written by Rama Indirawan
Photos & Videos by Narya Abhimata Studio
In 2010, Narya Abhimata took a career detour from graphic design to focus on photography. After countless jobs and experience, he finally moved from Jakarta to Bali in 2021 to take another leap of faith. On a Friday morning, we visit the artist’s house—talking about anything from his origin story, powers, passion, heroes, and how it all relates with one another.
NARYA ABHIMATA
Written by Rama Indirawan
Photos & Videos by Narya Abhimata Studio
In 2010, Narya Abhimata took a career detour from graphic design to focus on photography. After countless jobs and experience, he finally moved from Jakarta to Bali in 2021 to take another leap of faith. On a Friday morning, we visit the artist’s house—talking about anything from his origin story, powers, passion, heroes, and how it all relates with one another.
MR. CHRIS & MR. DENNIS FROM SEMARANG GALLERY
Written by Tiarama
Photos by Ninit Wahyu
The rain that came without any invitation left us with a smooth breeze of fresh air. All of the people in Semarang Gallery move around, preparing for the upcoming exhibition that will be held that night. We sat together with the owners of Semarang Gallery inside their office. The sound of the rain got smoother and faded, replaced by the sound of people muttering.
MR. CHRIS & MR. DENNIS FROM SEMARANG GALLERY
Written by Tiarama
Photos by Ninit Wahyu
The rain that came without any invitation left us with a smooth breeze of fresh air. All of the people in Semarang Gallery move around, preparing for the upcoming exhibition that will be held that night. We sat together with the owners of Semarang Gallery inside their office. The sound of the rain got smoother and faded, replaced by the sound of people muttering.
REKTI YOEWONO
Written by Rama Indirawan
Photos by Ikbal Tawakal
A musician by the name of Rekti Yoewono pierced through the industry with his band The S.I.G.I.T as a rock revivalist since 2003. About 19 years later, we met him in Berawa, Bali. He was not rocking in some concert but relaxing at a warung. We had a pleasant conversation about rock through his musical voyage, roll through his love for bicycle, and how it both connects as his own version of a “rock and roll” life.
REKTI YOEWONO
Written by Rama Indirawan
Photos by Ikbal Tawakal
A musician by the name of Rekti Yoewono pierced through the industry with his band The S.I.G.I.T as a rock revivalist since 2003. About 19 years later, we met him in Berawa, Bali. He was not rocking in some concert but relaxing at a warung. We had a pleasant conversation about rock through his musical voyage, roll through his love for bicycle, and how it both connects as his own version of a “rock and roll” life.
MARSHELLA JASTINE
Written by Tiarama
Photos by Marshella Jastine
Sometimes Marshella comes to Bali for work and other times for a break from the crowded city life; enjoying her time exploring the Island of Gods alone or with her family members. In the middle of a sunny day, we had a good time with Marshella Jastine, grassing around the restaurant and enjoying the mesmerizing sunset, while watching people playing volleyball and gathering around together between the white sand, and the clear waves welcoming the sunset that is coming down soon.
MARSHELLA JASTINE
Written by Tiarama
Photos by Marshella Jastine
Sometimes Marshella comes to Bali for work and other times for a break from the crowded city life; enjoying her time exploring the Island of Gods alone or with her family members. In the middle of a sunny day, we had a good time with Marshella Jastine, grassing around the restaurant and enjoying the mesmerizing sunset, while watching people playing volleyball and gathering around together between the white sand, and the clear waves welcoming the sunset that is coming down soon.
PUTU WIRANATHA FROM KURA KURA BEER
Written by Rama Indirawan
Photos by Denny Novikar Nasution
Behind Kura Kura Beer there’s Putu Wiranatha that tries to find balance in everything he does. It accidentally resonates with his favourite story of Bali being in the back of a balancing kura-kura or turtle. We get the brewery grand tour at Plaga to talk with him about everything from the craft beer business and cultures to making time to enjoy life.
PUTU WIRANATHA FROM KURA KURA BEER
Written by Rama Indirawan
Photos by Denny Novikar Nasution
Behind Kura Kura Beer there’s Putu Wiranatha that tries to find balance in everything he does. It accidentally resonates with his favourite story of Bali being in the back of a balancing kura-kura or turtle. We get the brewery grand tour at Plaga to talk with him about everything from the craft beer business and cultures to making time to enjoy life.
AGUGN & SEKAR PUTI
Written by Tiarama
Photos by Anjar Tanjung
In a sunny yet breezy daytime, we were flattered by Sekar Puti and Agugn’s studio ambiance. Sekar has her ceramic studio on the first floor with a rice field scenery behind it. Lots of things are happening there, and we like to see the harmony between people with nature.
AGUGN & SEKAR PUTI
Written by Tiarama
Photos by Anjar Tanjung
In a sunny yet breezy daytime, we were flattered by Sekar Puti and Agugn’s studio ambiance. Sekar has her ceramic studio on the first floor with a rice field scenery behind it. Lots of things are happening there, and we like to see the harmony between people with nature.
EDDIE HARA
Written by Tiarama
Photos by Yohan Liliyani
From Goa Gajah to Sayan House with Mr. Eddie Hara. We have a little walk, with a bit of sweat under our shirts, and heavy breathing in the midst of the hot weather in Bali. But the laughters of that day will be a good memory for us. We can feel his authenticity not only from his visual art but also from his personality as a human in this era. He gave us a lot of stories about his journey, cultures, and differences between creative industries then/ now.
EDDIE HARA
Written by Tiarama
Photos by Yohan Liliyani
From Goa Gajah to Sayan House with Mr. Eddie Hara. We have a little walk, with a bit of sweat under our shirts, and heavy breathing in the midst of the hot weather in Bali. But the laughters of that day will be a good memory for us. We can feel his authenticity not only from his visual art but also from his personality as a human in this era. He gave us a lot of stories about his journey, cultures, and differences between creative industries then/ now.
TIPI & FEBY JABRIK
Written by Sri Pande W
Photos by Dennis Arthur
On a hot Balinese afternoon, with the kind of heat that comes before a tropical storm, Feby and Tipi Jabrik are at the long family table at the back of Good Mantra. The restaurant is located at a busy intersection in one of the backstreets of Berawa. Inside, the restaurant feels like a laid-back living room with people working away on their laptops and chatting among themselves amidst the artworks and surfboards displayed throughout the open room.
TIPI & FEBY JABRIK
Written by Sri Pande W
Photos by Dennis Arthur
On a hot Balinese afternoon, with the kind of heat that comes before a tropical storm, Feby and Tipi Jabrik are at the long family table at the back of Good Mantra. The restaurant is located at a busy intersection in one of the backstreets of Berawa. Inside, the restaurant feels like a laid-back living room with people working away on their laptops and chatting among themselves amidst the artworks and surfboards displayed throughout the open room.
IMELDA WIDJAJA OF JEWEL ROCKS
Written by Tiarama
Photos by Sharon Angelia
Friday afternoon, we came to Jewel Rocks’ offline store at Seminyak. The Sun which comes through the store’s window made a delightful reflection between the sunlight and the jewelry stones. We had a warm afternoon with Mel as the store owner of Jewel Rocks, talking about fashion, culture, and gender through her point of view as a creative person itself.
IMELDA WIDJAJA OF JEWEL ROCKS
Written by Tiarama
Photos by Sharon Angelia
Friday afternoon, we came to Jewel Rocks’ offline store at Seminyak. The Sun which comes through the store’s window made a delightful reflection between the sunlight and the jewelry stones. We had a warm afternoon with Mel as the store owner of Jewel Rocks, talking about fashion, culture, and gender through her point of view as a creative person itself.
WILL GOLDFARB OF ROOM 4 DESSERT
Written by Jasmine Kusuma Aluwi
Photos by Tammy Volpe
On a perpetual journey to discover all the weird and wonders the world has to offer, Will Goldfarb’s Room 4 Dessert evokes a kind of dreamlike nostalgia. Goldfarb sat with Jasmine Kusuma, Kanoko Takaya and Tammy Volpe to discuss the past and future of the industry he’s been such a fixture of for so many years.
WILL GOLDFARB OF ROOM 4 DESSERT
Written by Jasmine Kusuma Aluwi
Photos by Tammy Volpe
On a perpetual journey to discover all the weird and wonders the world has to offer, Will Goldfarb’s Room 4 Dessert evokes a kind of dreamlike nostalgia. Goldfarb sat with Jasmine Kusuma, Kanoko Takaya and Tammy Volpe to discuss the past and future of the industry he’s been such a fixture of for so many years.
MICHAEL KILLIAN OF ZODIAC
Written by Jasmine Kusuma Aluwi
Photos by I Gusti Ayu Putri Anggrihita Prabhawedasattya
Amidst the seemingly interminable stretch of verdant foliage at the heart of Ubud, Michael Killian sits with Jasmine Kusuma one morning over coffee and bentos to talk about bringing forth the good times through fashion, music and culture.
MICHAEL KILLIAN OF ZODIAC
Written by Jasmine Kusuma Aluwi
Photos by I Gusti Ayu Putri Anggrihita Prabhawedasattya
Amidst the seemingly interminable stretch of verdant foliage at the heart of Ubud, Michael Killian sits with Jasmine Kusuma one morning over coffee and bentos to talk about bringing forth the good times through fashion, music and culture.
AVIADI PURNOMO OF TANDJUNG SARI
Written by Sri Pande W
Photos by I Putu Kresnanda
Stepping into Tandjung Sari hotel is like walking in a time capsule to a bygone era of Bali. We speak to Aviadi Purnomo, the hotel’s general manager on the property’s humble beginning and how he continues the vision of its founder.
AVIADI PURNOMO OF TANDJUNG SARI
Written by Sri Pande W
Photos by I Putu Kresnanda
Stepping into Tandjung Sari hotel is like walking in a time capsule to a bygone era of Bali. We speak to Aviadi Purnomo, the hotel’s general manager on the property’s humble beginning and how he continues the vision of its founder.