Balinese Artists Gather to Showcase Their Work at Labyrinth Art Gallery, Nuanu

Labyrinth Art Gallery, a revolutionary gallery located at the heart of Nuanu Creative City in Bali, begins a new chapter in collaboration with Balinese artists, united under the Tepi Barat Collective. The current exhibition, titled "Menanam Garis"—which literally translates to "drawing lines"—explores well-being not as a fixed destination, but as an ongoing, evolving process grounded in awareness, care, and quiet reflection. Every line tells a story. Every sketch expresses a belief. And every color conveys emotion.

Featuring 11 Balinese artists, Tepi Barat is a drawing collective that identifies as line-workers and seekers, offers their reflections on this notion of well-being as a spark for feeling and creating—presented through a drawing exhibition at Labyrinth Art Gallery. In drawing practice, the line is the most basic yet most expressive form. Think of it as a visual meditation where each stroke is a breathing exercise that cultivates understanding, calm, and connection with oneself with the surrounding world. The exhibition invites the viewers to slow down and sharpen their senses on each drawing to discover the artists’ trembling hands, rhythm of breath, and the emotional state.

“It’s a true honor for us to present magnificent artworks by Balinese artists under the Tepi Barat collective. Menanam Garis is a milestone yet also serves as a reflection for us to slow down and pay attention to each line of artwork we are bringing in,” said Nabila Giovanna, Gallery Manager of Labyrinth Art Gallery. She continues, “This exhibition affirms our commitment to curating work that not only holds artistic merit but also carries emotional depth and cultural resonance. As we move forward, Labyrinth Art Gallery will continue to champion thoughtful, process-driven art that invites dialogue, nurtures introspection, and connects audiences to the deeper layers of human experience.”

The artists involved in this exhibition include Anak Agung Gede Wira Merta, I Gede Jaya Putra, I Ketut Sumantara, I Made Sutarjaya, I Nyoman Wijaya, I Wayan Gede Budayana, I Wayan Juni Antara, Made Kenak Dwi Adnyana, Ngurah Darma, NPAAW, and Tri Akta Bagus Prasetya. The exhibition will be on view until 17 July 2025.

PHOTO CREDIT: Nuanu Creative City