In the Forrest, a Painting Exhibition by Wayan Sila

On his current exhibition, 44 pieces of his paintings and giclees will be presented along with beautiful poetry and verse wrote by Yoko Miyasaki.

Having studied Balinese painting and using motifs of barong and arja dance, Wayan Sila, a grandson of well known Balinese painter I Wayan Barwa, creates a magical world of owls, lights and forests.

Yoko Miyazaki compliments Wayan’s paintings with sublime poetry and verse. The poems and verse were translated into English by Thomas R. Walker, a long time American resided in Japan.

Inori - Prayer

A faint light gathers
About these sacred flowers
And their soft fragrance surround us
These flowers are our prayer
For the healing spirit of tomorrow

This poem accompanies Wayan’s latest painting titled Inori (Prayer), Inori is presented to his beloved late grandfather I Wayan Barwa. This painting is expressing Wayan’s greatest appreciation for the togetherness and affection he received from his grand father.

Forty four pieces of his unique Owl Paintings can be viewed during this painting exhibition at Maya Ubud Resort & Spa on September 2005.