In Collaboration with Artists Wawan Geni and Yasumi Ishii
Named ‘Peaceful Soul’ for the serenity of its setting in Central Java’s cultural heartland, Amanjiwo celebrates the vibrant art, rich culture, and artisans from its surrounding community. Inspired by the majestic Borobudur temple, just a stone’s throw away, Amanjiwo presents Rupadhatu, a new art exhibition running from from 3 July – 3 September 2021.
Rupadhatu is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘form realm’ and describes a world above planet earth. Throughout the exhibition, guests are invited to enter different worlds through the stunning art on display at Amanjiwo.
Rupadhatu Art Exhibition
The Borobudur temple, the biggest Buddhist monument in the world, symbolizes the three levels of human life. One of the levels is Rupadhatu, a transitional realm where individuals are freed from the troubles of daily life. The Rupadhatu level sits in the middle of the monument and contains 1,212 decorative symbolic and 1,300 story reliefs. This level symbolizes the realm between the lower and the upper realms.
In curating the exhibition, Amanjiwo has collaborated with renowned artists Wawan Geni and Yasumi Ishii to showcase the concept of Rupadhatu. The artists’ interpretation has been further influenced by the current pandemic to create a new emotion in the meaning of life, and awareness of the existence of numerous worlds in this lifetime.
Wawan Geni
Wawan Geni is one of the renowned painters in Indonesia and his unique works have received global media attention. Using burnt cigarettes and insect repellent as his medium, Geni has produced various beautiful paintings, with Javanese culture a source of inspiration – from rural life to the majestic Borobudur temple, and surrounding landscapes. The works of Wawan Geni express warm nuances with earthy colours that bring a sense of nostalgia.
Yasumi Ishii
Born in Japan, Yasumi Ishii has resided in Indonesia for 26 years. Living close to the Borobudur temple, Ishii takes her inspiration from her multicultural background.
The cultural process she has experienced throughout her life is expressed through her use of traditional Japanese and Indonesian objects and colours. Yasumi’s broad perspective allows her to understand the customs and rituals of the two worlds. Like the yin and yang, Ishii’s concept of life has two opposing elements, yet they come together to build one another.
The Rupadhatu Art Exhibition at Amanjiwo is open for both guests and non-residents daily from 3 July – 3 September 2021.
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Website: www.amanjiwo.com
ABOUT AMAN
Aman was founded in 1988 with the vision of building a collection of intimate retreats with the unassuming, warm hospitality of a gracious private home. The first, Amanpuri (place of peace) in Phuket, Thailand, introduced the concept and, since then, Aman has grown to encompass 33 exquisitely serene hotels and resorts in 20 destinations across the world. A further eight properties are under construction, with the next to open in New York (2021).
In such spectacular settings, Aman has honed its offering with its transformative influence on mind, body and spirit through harmoniously designed environments transporting guests out of their everyday lives. Twelve properties also offer private branded Residences: sanctuaries that go beyond commonplace notions of luxury allowing a select few to make the Aman way of life a permanent reality.
In recent years, Aman has grown to offer its coveted lifestyle beyond the parameters of its havens. In 2018, the introduction of Aman Skincare continued the brand’s holistic influence, offering beautiful scented formulas using powerful all-natural ingredients and inspired by Aman Spas.
The introduction of Sva – a range of supplements designed to help maintain optimum health – and Aman Fine Fragrance in 2020 continued this journey, bringing Aman into the comfort of home. This sentiment was echoed in 2021, with the arrival of a new retail collection, The Essentials by Aman, comprising timeless ready-to-wear pieces that answer the needs of every Aman guest.
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