"A Balinese Dream" by Gaia Grant |
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a young Balinese girl through the rhythm of her daily life, feel the
weight of responsibility as she attempts to balance the fantasies and
realities of her future. From sunrise to sunset, and through the noontime
and night, join her in her simple but significant discoveries. A
fascinating insight into how children in Bali see themselves and their
world. The Seniwati Gallery supports the women artists of
Bali. Young girls can attend workshops regularly to learn about
traditional forms of art and to practice and develop their own talents.
The eight young artists who have contributed work to this book are
representative of the whole group of artists, aged between 5 and 17 years,
whose work is being carefully nurtured to maturity over a number of years.
Their creative works of art have been widely exhibited, providing unique
windows into their lives for others, and allowing the girls themselves to
learn about life in the world beyond their own. Gaia Grant has travelled to and worked with many different cultures throughout the world as she teaches personal development and communication skills. She has extensively explored the ways children are raised in different countries in her book, “The Rhythm of Life”. She is also a co-author of the International and Indian Schools Total Health Program, which aims to educate children and their communities about healthy living principles. Spending time in Indonesia with her own two young children has given her an enthusiasm for and appreciation of the unique perspective of Balinese children. www.tirian.com
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