A Quiet Refuge at BuKi Gallery, Bumi Kinar Ubud
In a world that rarely stops moving, we often pass by the very details that nourish our souls. Nestled amidst the serene green acres of Ubud, BuKi Gallery at Bumi Kinar presents SAMATRA: Quiet Gestures (25 July – 3 October 2026)—a group exhibition created as a gentle sanctuary to pause, observe, and reconnect with the quiet rhythms of the natural world.
In Balinese, samatra carries deep, modest meanings: a simple offering, a brief greeting, or something given in just the right measure. Rooted in this philosophy, exhibition curator Gustra Adnyana and Kinar Foundation founder Wiwied Muljana remind us that meaningful change does not always demand grand, monumental statements. Instead, like nature itself, true transformation begins with small, intentional acts of care, gratitude, and quiet awareness nurtured over time.
Novieta Tourisia
Grounded in slow, low-impact practices, textile artist Novieta Tourisia weaves a continuous conversation between soil, plants, barkcloth, and the human body. Her featured works—Daur Kebunku, Tilem dan Purnama, and Mapping Ancestral Guidance—utilize paper mulberry barkcloth, hand-stitching, and natural dyes derived from teak leaves, marigolds, and avocado pits, inviting us to honor intergenerational healing and the gentle wisdom passed down through generations.
Dyah Ayu Wulandari (Wellwul)
Balinese visual artist Dyah Ayu Wulandari explores the path of life in her installation Lelampahan Menapak Bumi #1 & #2. Combining charcoal and gold leaf on linen with terracotta pottery, her expressive, spontaneous lines depict two complementary human figures standing side by side, offering a poetic reminder that every human step remains rooted in the same earth, carrying the power either to sustain or diminish the life around us.
A. Jasmine
In her Hide and Ascend Series, multidisciplinary creative A. Jasmine engages in an inverted mark-making process using charcoal on paper. Rather than adding new lines, she deliberately erases dark charcoal layers to reveal light from within the darkness, transforming the physical act of erasure into a meditative exploration of memory, liminality, and inner landscapes.
Made Virgie Avianthy
Filmmaker and visual artist Made Virgie Avianthy presents Melaut Melayat / Grief To The Sea, a moving two-channel TV installation and video projection. Developed through experimental filmmaking and alternative salt printing using seawater gathered from Balinese Hindu cremation ash-scattering sites, her work explores how human presence and personal loss continue to endure through memory, ritual, and shared storytelling.
Studio Estéh
Creative duo Esmeralda Purwa Kustari and Putu Teja Kesuma of Studio Estéh bring two tactile textile installations to the gallery: A Thinking Framework and Anthesis. Crafted from wire, paper, cotton yarn, wool, and cashmere, their monochromatic, meditative handweaving reflects on the boundaries of human perspective and captures a quiet, dynamic journey toward growth and maturity.
Although SAMATRA: Quiet Gestures concluded its run on 3 October 2026, its spirit remains woven into the very fabric of Bumi Kinar. The exhibition served as a quiet reminder that caring for the earth, honoring our heritage, and nurturing connection begin with the simplest, most intentional acts. We extend our deepest gratitude to all the artists, curators, and guests who joined us at BuKi Gallery for this meaningful journey.
To inquire about acquiring remaining original artworks from the exhibition, or to learn more about upcoming cultural programming and stays at Bumi Kinar, please feel free to reach out to our team:
Location: BuKi Gallery at Bumi Kinar, Jl. Raya Goa Gajah, Kemenuh, Sukawati, Gianyar, Bali
Art Inquiries: Gustra Adnyana (+62 812-3824-4882)
Reservations & Stay: WhatsApp +62 811-9103-330 | Email: reserve@bumikinar.com | bumikinar.com
