BIJI NAGA

Inspired by the Javanese and Balinese myth of Naga Antaboga and Dewi Sri, this installation explores the fragile interdependence between soil, plants and human life. In the Sundanese legend, a tear shed by the earth dragon gives birth to Dewi Sri, goddess of fertility, making the seed a symbol of renewal.

Clay seed forms roll across dunes of earth, leaving imprints that evoke dragon scales, while suspended leaves and seeds, inspired by the Balinese penjor, recall the transformation of Dewi Sri's body into rice, bamboo and palm. Together, these elements celebrate cycles of growth, death and regeneration, suggesting that both ecosystems and cultures survive through continuous acts of care.

About the exhibition performance:

The performance is an interpretation of the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, which seeks harmony between nature, humanity, and the spiritual realm.

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