Bali18 Sanur & Art
Sanur & Art
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SanurThe sleepy fishing village of Sanur was developed as Balis
first resort to accommodate the needs to international travelers.
But long before the arrival of tourists, this enchanting beach
front destination was home to renowned Belgian artist, Adrien Jean
Le Mayeur de Merpres.
Sanur a fost prima staiune din Bali, dar n ultima vreme, datorit
dezvoltrii altor zone precum Kuta sau Nusa Dua, aceast staiune a
cam fost lsat n urm iar acum este frecventat n general de familii
cu copii, cupluri linitite sau persoane mai n vrst. Nu degeaba ise
mai spune i "Snore" (a sfori), chiar este o staiune linitit
Coming Around
Though the Indonesian Green Revolution ripped and tore the
complex fabric of Balis agricultural system, the island retained
enough cohesion and rhythm to survive the onslaught. For good
intentions, the Green Revolution was pushed throughout Indonesia to
feed its expanding, crowded population. The use of chemical inputs
was pushed on Bali as a patriotic duty, and farmers were advanced
inputs. As the farmers used the inputs, the land became dependent
on them, which in turn made them dependent on using the chemicals.
This caused great harm to the ecological balance throughout the
island, and offshore coral reefs were poisoned and suffocated. As
the agricultural planners observed the sophistication of the
ancient system and that fertility could be naturally maintained by
the geology of the island, they withdrew aggressive promotion, and
many now hold the traditional system in high esteem. While some
farmers continue to be dependent on expensive inputs, the use seems
to be gradually reducing.3
Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres (9 February 1880 31 May 1958)
was a Belgian painter from Brussels who lived the last part of his
life in Bali. His home is now a museum and stands as an interesting
site of historical significance located on the Sanur beach walkway
just 30-meters north of the famous Bali Beach Hotel.
The Museum Le Mayeur in Sanur is definitely a must-see place in
Bali for the simple reason that some of Belgian artist Adrien Jean
Le Mayeurs finest paintings of his lovely wife Ni Pollok, who often
modeled for him, are housed here. Located just steps away from
Sanur Beach, the museum is flanked by the Grand Bali Beach Hotel to
the south and Pura Dalem (Temple of the Dead) and the Diwangkara
Hotel on the north. The museum features a good variety of the
artists paintings in both oil and water colors. Most of his
paintings are of his wife Ni Pollok or other young Balinese women
in various states of repose or doing traditional crafts such as
weaving. La Mayeurs works capture the natural beauty of Bali and
its culture long ago. With each brush stroke the viewer can
envision the passion he had for his art and his wife Ni Pollok.
Under the small pavilion which overlooks a lovely water pond,
are two busts Ni Nyoman Pollok with her husband Adrian Jean Le
Mayeur De Merpres
Besides paintings, the museum also has many household items on
display including an elegantly carved octagonal teakwood table,
elaborately carved cupboards, vases, and many more. There are also
several decorative plates and ceramics according to Michele
Cempaka. The museum was originally Le Mayeurs home, but as his fame
grew, high ranking authorities including former President Soekarno,
former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and many others came
to visit him. In 1956 the Indonesian minister of education and
culture visited Le Mayeur as well, and was so impressed by Le
Mayeurs paintings that he asked Le Mayeur if he would consider
allowing his home to be preserved as an official museum. Le Mayeur
agreed and began to produce even more paintings which he wanted to
be included in his collection of work.
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Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpes (1880-1958) was a Belgium artist
from Brussels who spent his early artistic career traveling the
world, painting the things he had seen. In 1932, however, he landed
in Bali and found a place so beautiful he could paint it for the
rest of his life.
Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpes (1880-1958), a fost un pictor
belgian care s-a stabilit n 1932 n Bali. Atunci n vrsta de 52 de
ani, acesta s-a ndrgostit de o frumoas dansatoare de legong de doar
15, Ni Pollock, care-i pozaze mpreuna cu dou prietene ca model.
Trei ani mai trziu s-au cstorit i frumoasa balinez a continuat s
pozeze ca model pentru toate lucrrile lui Le Mayeur.
Legong dancer, Ni Nyoman Pollok, known by her nickname Ni
Pollok, who later on became Le Mayeur's model for his paintings.
After three years working together, in 1935, Le Mayeur and Pollok
got married. Le Mayeur kept on painting with his wife as his model
during their married life.Ni Pollok posing for one of her husband's
paintings
In the beginning, there were only two buildings the main house
and a kitchen. Later, a storage building for Le Mayeurs paintings
was constructed behind the main house. The buildings are simple but
have an artistic flair which embodies Le Mayeurs aesthetic and love
of beauty. There are several exceptional shrines scattered in the
museums grounds and the shrine in the front near the entryway is
particularly beautiful over time a tree has woven its branches
around it. Next to the smaller building are two busts Ni Nyoman
Pollok with her husband Adrian Jean Le Mayeur De Merpres. The busts
sit under a small pavilion which overlooks a lovely water pond.
Across from here is a Bale Bengong a traditional open air pavilion
where La Mayeur would often find inspiration to paint. Ni Pollok
later used this area for preparing offerings, dance training and
weaving, although originally she had utilized the smaller building,
which was called Bale Pecanangan.
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the museum also has many household items on display including an
elegantly carved octagonal teakwood table
The story goes that Le Mayeur met Ni Pollok when she was still a
child. She was an excellent Legong dancer who regularly performed
at Pura Prajurit a temple for the dead heroes, which is near the
home he rented in Sanur. Shortly thereafter, she began modeling for
him and their relationship deepened. They were married according to
Balinese tradition in an Adat Hindu ceremony. She loved him very
deeply and wanted to have a child with him as evidence of their
love, but Le Mayeur didnt want to have children; instead, he
preferred that she preserve her beautiful figure so that he could
continue to memorialize her in his paintings. After Ni Polloks
death in 1985, the museum was taken over by the Indonesian
government. For several years the paintings were neglected,
resulting in deterioration, but by 2003, Mr. Ketut Naria made an
appeal to the State Ministry for Culture and Tourism, through the
deputy assistant of art, Surya Yuga, that Le Mayeurs works be
immediately restored. In 2003 a restoration team was brought
together for the purpose of restoring all of the paintings in the
Le Mayeur Museum. While conditions have improved, there are still
several paintings which are in need of attention.
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Actualul muzeu a fost iniial casa lui Le Mayeur
The museum was originally Le Mayeurs home, but as his fame grew,
high ranking authorities including former President Soekarno,
former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and many others came
to visit him. In 1956 the Indonesian minister of education and
culture visited Le Mayeur as well, and was so impressed by Le
Mayeurs paintings that he asked Le Mayeur if he would consider
allowing his home to be preserved as an official museum. Le Mayeur
agreed and began to produce even more paintings which he wanted to
be included in his collection of work.
Le Mayeur and Ni Pollok's home is kept in its original condition
and is still a museum where about 80 of Le Mayeur's works are
exhibited, as well as his collection of traditional Balinese art
and local artifacts.
Besides paintings, the museum also has many household items on
display including elaborately carved cupboards, vases, and many
more.
The story goes that Le Mayeur met Ni Pollok when she was still a
child. She was an excellent Legong dancer who regularly performed
at Pura Prajurit a temple for the dead heroes, which is near the
home he rented in Sanur. Shortly thereafter, she began modeling for
him and their relationship deepened. They were married according to
Balinese tradition in an Adat Hindu ceremony.
She loved him very deeply and wanted to have a child with him as
evidence of their love, but Le Mayeur didnt want to have children;
instead, he preferred that she preserve her beautiful figure so
that he could continue to memorialize her in his paintings.
There are in this presentation some paintings that aren't in the
Sanur museum
two women on the beach
Women Around the Lotus Pond
He once explained, I am an impressionist. There are three things
in life that I love: beauty, sunlight, and silence. Now could you
tell me where to find these in a more perfect state than in Bali?
Le Mayeurs passion for Bali, its beauty and its people can
certainly be felt in his work.
Women in a Balinese interior with women by the window
Portrait of Seated Ni Pollok
Balinese ladies in a gardenSold 25 April 2004 Hong
Kong($614,029)
four Balinese maidenssold at auction
La Langouste (The lobster)
Les Poissons Rougessold at auction
Resting under the umbrellasold at auction
During the Japanese occupation of Indonesia in World War II Le
Mayeur was put under house arrest by the Japanese authorities. He
continued painting, however, often painting on rice sack cloth and
other surfaces he could find.
Dancing Balinese womenPrice Realized ($40,032) 2002Museum Le
Mayeur
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