Philosophy, Power, and Sacred Memory in Balinese Mask Tradition Article and Photography by By Dian Dewi In conversation with Kadek Sudiasa, mask maker and dancer, Bali For several years, I have worked alongside Kadek Sudiasa, a Balinese mask maker and dancer, documenting and exploring the philosophy of Balinese masks not only as sculptural forms, but […]
This conversation with Manish Pole took place at Usada on 24 January 2026, following the first yoga session held at the space. Beginning at Usada The morning marked the beginning of yoga practice at Usada. Eight people gathered for the first session, a number that felt intimate and well balanced. The space itself could comfortably […]
Today marked the first LifeLines Creative Workshop at Usada. On the Dot introduced LifeLines as a community-driven creative workshop and a shared space to connect. We started with something very small: a dot. The DOT of Courage Led by Ellen, the opening exercise focused on the dot of courage. The courage to make a mark […]
Featuring Basoeki and Djarot Efendy of Tritala Music gets deep into us in ways that our other senses sometimes have trouble comprehending. Making the fine hairs on our arms stand to attention. A tickle under our skin, or a skip or a hum in the beating of our hearts. Making the rest of our body […]
I’m sitting here with the team as we prepare the materials for our new Canang Sari Making Experience. The photoshoot and recordings took place a few weeks ago, and it was a memorable experience, even for our guest participants. We all acknowledge how often we see the canang in our daily lives here in Bali. […]
