This is the linear video version of Bali Temple Explorer, an interactive film by Martin Percy that lets you explore a complex of three small temples located near the village of Bedulu in Bali. Interact with Bali Temple Explorer at the Asian Art Museum during the Bali: Art, Ritual, Performance exhibition (February 25--September 11, 2011) or visit: www.BaliTempleExplorer.com. The Asian Art Museum is deeply grateful to Martin Percy and unit9.
Ni Ketut Trima was returning to Bali for the cremation of her father, who had died six years ago, when her mother suddenly passed away. This film shows the cremation ceremony of both her parents and other members of the community village of Singakerta in central Bali. On view during Bali: Art, Ritual, Performance at the Asian Art Museum (February 25--September 11, 2011). For more information: http://www.asianart.org/Bali.htm
There are dozens of steps in the Balinese cremation process which can take many months depending on the wealth and status of the deceased. Wealthy people often have extremely elaborate pavilions and other implements that are part of this process. When the body finally makes it to the cremation grounds, there is a pavilion built there under which stands an animal-shaped coffin. The shape of the coffin is related to the caste of the person who has died. This video is on view at the Asian Art Museum during the Bali: Art, Ritual, Performance exhibition (February 25--September 11, 2011). For more information: http://www.asianart.org/Bali.htm
On view at the Asian Art Museum from February 25--September 11, 2011. The 131 artworks on view—many borrowed from international collections and never before seen in the U.S.—range from simple, yet deftly woven images of the rice goddess to elaborately carved and gilded chairs. There will be puppetry, gamelan performances, masked dances, and more to provide a museum experience as unique and mesmerizing as Bali itself. The Asian Art Museum is the exclusive venue for this exhibition. www.asianart.org/Bali.htm