Adventure Of a Thousand Colours: An Art and Dine Series with Erica Hestu Wahyuni, Galeri Zen1 at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

Continuing the success of the Art and Dine program in Bejana since 2022, Galeri Zen1 and The Ritz-Carlton, Bali collaborated once again to bring masterpieces from Indonesian artists. This year, Galeri Zen1, a Bali-based fine art collector and consultant, brought the artwork of Erica Hestu Wahyuni, one of the most prospective artists in Indonesia. Her artwork genuinely expressed her thoughts and reflected her life experiences and interests. In this collaboration, Erica curated her theme as “Adventure of a Thousand Colours,” where she was inspired by the richness of Indonesian culture.

“Painting for me was a necessity in life, with art, I could create calm, joy, and creativity in all things better. Painting was like writing a diary; the only difference was in the materials and visualization. By painting, I also found new experiences in broadening my cultural insight. Balinese culture was one of the noblest arts. Indonesia was very diverse and rich in culture; Bali was an inspiration that never disappeared. How the nation’s culture was maintained as well as the life that grew well in the best soil,” said Erica Hestu Wahyuni, the artist.

The event started on 11 June 2024 and ran until 11 July 2024, at The Ritz-Carlton Bali’s signature Indonesian restaurant, Bejana. The restaurant opened for dinner from 18:00 to 22:30 every day. During the Art and Dine program, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali culinary team highlighted the rijsttafel set with a Central Java twist, to honor the artist’s hometown. The Rijsttafel set came with choices of Nasi Putih, Nasi Kuning, or Nasi Merah, and other Balinese and Central Java specials such as Sup Gulai Ayam, Ayam Bejek with Sambal Matah, Pakis with Klungah Bejek Sambal Embe, Ikan Bakar Menyat-Nyat Bangli, Empal Daging Sapi, Bebek Goreng Garing Lengkuas, Hasil Laut Tumis Sambal Hijau and Kecombrang, Tempeh dan Jamur Bakar, Lapis Legit, Es Teler Nangka, and Kopi Tubruk as dessert. The price was IDR 1,500,000++ for two people.

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