Balinese painter preparing exhibitions in Japan

Denpasar (ANTARA News) - Noted Balinese painter I Ketut Budiana is making preparations for an exhibition of his works in a number of big cities in Japan in 2009.

"The exhibition will be focused on similarities in the arts, cultures and lives of Bali and Japan," Budiana said here Wednesday on his arrival from a 2.5-month visit to Japan.

After living among the Japanese people, he had found that Bali and Japan had many similarities which could be expressed in paintings, he said.

"Japan is a developed country which is applying science and technology but its people still maintain their traditional values just like the Balinese do," said Budiana who has successfully held exhibitions in many countries.

Balinese and Japanese also share the same respect for the environment, including plants and big trees which they consider sacred, he said, adding that Balinese and Japanese made similar efforts like festivals in maintaining and developing arts and culture.

"The similarities between Bali and Japan will be expressed on canvases to be exhibited in a number of cities in Japan," Budiana said.

Budiana is now completing several paintings using special tools and materials he brought from Japan, including painting brushes and paper.
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