Several Art Installation Works Are Present at Ngurah Rai Airport Before the G20 Summit

 This piece of art serves as both a showcase for Indonesia's cultural richness and a powerful marketing tool. an introduction to Indonesia

    In advance of the G20 Summit, which will take place on November 15–16, 2022, a number of Balinese artists displayed their work in the arrival area of the international terminal at Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali.

    When the delegates of the G20 Summit arrive in Bali, this art installation that reveals a lot about Balinese culture will be a fascinating experience. The delegates are anticipated to learn more about the richly diverse culture of the Balinese people and their way of life. Including the idea of Tri Hita Karana, a doctrine that encourages people to work toward a peaceful coexistence with God, other people, and the natural world.

    Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf), stated that the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport beautifying initiative by PT. Angkasa Pura 1 was responsible for the existence of this array of art installations.

    According to a statement made by Sandiaga Uno, minister of tourism and creative economy, "airport preparation is very crucial to offer the delegates a first impression so that they can feel the hospitality, which is one of Indonesia's benefits."

    Additionally serving as a display for Indonesia's rich cultural diversity, this art piece is a powerful marketing tool. in order for the heads of state, ministers, and other delegation members to learn more about Indonesia.

    "First impressions are significant. The G20 presidency of Indonesia would serve as a showcase for the country's many traditions, "Sandiaga stated.

    I Wayan Upadana, a multimedia artist from Gianyar, Bali, contributed "Paradise Scape" to the array of art installations that were displayed. This artistic piece, which mixes a range of media including resin, video, LED screen, and glass, is a representation of harmony and beauty.

    This piece of art illustrates how humans can adapt to their surroundings and accept and assimilate the individual and cultural differences of others. This is demonstrated not only via numerous cultural symbolisms that depict the diversity and adaptability of Balinese culture, but also through the use of mixed media and the incorporation of rock painting techniques' arrangement and perspective in three-dimensional works. This piece of art serves as a reminder of the artistic genius present in everyday life, as people combine their inner selves with their surroundings.

    "Wana Rupa Segara Gunung" by Kadek Dwi Armika is the next song. The corner of the international arrivals terminal at Ngurah Rai International Airport is adorned with this artwork by a 1979-born artist. Not far from the place where the artwork "Paradise Scape" was installed.

    "Wana Rupa Segara Gunung" is a sketch of the traditional Balinese cultural traditions of the natural environment, which are maintained in a good, balanced, and harmonious relationship between humans and humans/society. It includes cultural traditions from coastal communities to the mountains, as well as traditions from the "segara" underwater world. relationship between people and God, people and the environment, and people and nature.

    There are a number of Balinese (Hindu) practices that are ingrained in them and are upheld among the reverberations of tourism that demonstrate their belief in the cycle of life in their many activities and functions from birth to death. It has developed into a culture and character that have been passed down and kept up to this point. Similar to this, when you pass away, prayers and rituals accompany you to heaven. In the contemporary world, Segara Gunung has taken on an inherent and modified meaning. With routine tasks that are completed mindfully and with niskala commitment up to death.

    The following piece of artwork is "Palemahan," created by Gianyar-based artist Raka Bernat. "Palemahan" is a three-point installation made of wood, rattan, bamboo, and palm leaves in the international arrivals area of Ngurah Rai International Airport.

    By allowing visitors to experience 3D mapping that reveals the world of the sea (Segara), land (Pertiwi), and sky, this work, which was inspired by Tri Hita Karana, emphasizes Palemahan as the most significant component of life (Akasa).

    The mythological tale of Barong Mina, which depicts the timeless awe of the huge ocean, Bedawang Nala, which represents the fundamental parts of the ground, and Garuda, which offers guidance and safety in the sky, is told through each of the natural segments stated. Each tale serves as a reminder of the world's greatness and its capacity to support life and the creatures that inhabit it.

    Along with these pieces of art, there is also an installation by Gus Ari called "The Tree of Life," which is a metaphor for how all living things in the cosmos are interconnected in general. In an ecological framework where all areas, systems, and creatures are interrelated and indivisible, this metaphor serves as the conceptual foundation.

    The tree of life is an intriguing paradigm for thinking about creativity because it values motherland and how it influences the environment that surrounds humanity. It also presents knowledge, ancestors' wisdom, and insight within a person.

    Then there was a deretan installation of other Seni-designed works, including "Nawa Dewata" by the innovative Studio Seni, "Konstruksi Semesta" by Made Wiguna Valasara, and "Mataya Gate" by Yoka Sara.

    The installation known as "Mataya Gate" is located in the international terminal at Bandar Udara I Gusti Ngurah Rai. The Mataya Gate has a makna gerbang persembahan that is placed between the check-in and boarding areas and signals each visitor with good luck.

    Sandiaga emphasized the importance of maintaining the momentum created by Indonesia's G20 presidency in order to revive the nation's creative and tourism industries.

    He asserts that in order to ensure that the Indonesian G20 Presidency truly has a broad influence, both directly and indirectly on the community, all segments of society, as well as actors in the tourism and creative industries, must be actively involved. particularly in promoting economic growth and job development

    "Implementing the Indonesian G20 Presidency will provide that country a very favorable impression. Indonesia's vulnerability to COVID-19 is quite high, but it has the potential to rise to the occasion and demonstrate its ability to host international events. Additionally, Indonesia's G20 Presidency will highlight the country's rich cultural diversity and enhance its standing as a premier, sustainably run travel destination "Sandiaga remarked.