In partnership with locally acclaimed artist – Ponco Setyohadi, Le Meridien Bali Jimbaran presents a 3 week art exhibition at the resort’s Hub.
(TRAVPR.COM) INDONESIA - December 18th, 2014 - BALI, INDONESIA – 5 December 2014 – With art as one of it’s brand’s passion points, Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran is one of the luxury hotels Bali delighted to partner with local art enthusiast – Ponco Setyohadi for a 3 week art exhibition laid out around the resort’s Hub from 4 to 26 December 2014.
Le Méridien globally has created unique partnership to provide travellers with access to contemporary cultural centers around the world. To explore an inspiring cultural experience nearby select Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, by presenting the Unlock ArtTM pass.
Every guest who checks in to Le Méridien around the world will receive a room key that opens more than doors. Each Le Méridien around the world has launched partnerships with contemporary cultural institutions to encourage guests to explore the modern culture of the destination.
Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran introduces Kendra Gallery of Contemporary Art as an Exclusive Unlock ArtTM Partner. Guests of our family resort in Bali will experience private access and a tour of the gallery's Curator space. Kendra Gallery of Contemporary Art established in 2008 is surrounded by a serene garden and countless art forms, created by various Indonesian and International artists.
Through the festive month of December, Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran is delighted to offer guests and art enthusiasts exclusive access to the recently launched art collections of Ponco Setyohadi which was unveiled on 4 December 2014.
Resort’s partners and in-house guests were invited to a social evening where Ponco and a dance troupe from Nrwastu Art Community performed a live contemporary art show which wow-ed all present.
An aclaimed artist here in Bali, Ponco discovered his artistic passion at an early age, growing up in his hometown in Malang. Experimenting with drawings, sketches and painting using various mediums he further nurtured his talent by pursuing a formal education in the arts at the IKIP Malang University.
His solo exhibition at Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran is an interesting project as it opens a window to Ponco’s world of integrative art. Showcasing a collection of themes, Ponco is once again set to change the concept of traditional art with a contemporary twist. Currently featured at Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran are his artworks portraying his transformation over the years hence the theme – ‘My Transformation’ featuring:
Poleng - a Balinese aspect of balance and harmony, chiefly depicted through the checkered fabric of black and white, it showcases Ponco’s collection of paintings that hold sway from the deep philosophical and religious interpretations of Balinese culture.
Kepeng – This art is inspired by a Chinese style coin that was introduced in the 882 AD as a currency. Also known locally as Uang Kepeng, Pipis Bolong and Jinah Bolong, to date it is still used in the Balinese Hindy-ceremony as part of the offerings.
Realism – The Realism (or naturalism ) collection by Ponco is attempted to represent subject matter truthfully without artificiality and avoiding artistic conventions, implausible and supernatural elements. His last realism paintings represent the portraits of Beauty Balinese nature, culture and religion.
Visit Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran to purchase any one of Ponco’s art pieces from now till 26 December 2014. For more information visit www.lemeridienbalijimbaran.com, or call (62) (361) 846 6888.
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About Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran
Experience a new perspective of understated luxury stay with Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran. Jump into the resort’s 1,300 square meters salted water lagoon pool and revealing panoramic views of Jimbaran Bay. The 117 contemporarily designed guest rooms, suites, penthouses and villas features futuristic in-room technology. Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran also introduces a gastronomic journey to the Island of the Gods offering discerning travellers four dining venues in a three-storey dining and entertainment complex: The brand’s signature all-day dining restaurant, Bamboo Chic featuring Pan-Asian street food served over live kitchens; Smoqee Lounge and Sky Bar, an enchanting spot for cocktails over sunset; Latitude 8, the resort’s lobby lounge overlooking the lagoon offering choreographed cocktails, light snacks and evening tapas; and, WALA, an indulgence of hand crafted gelato, éclairs or taste the perfect cup of Illy coffee.
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Le Méridien, the Paris-born hotel brand currently represented by nearly 100 properties in more than 40 countries, was acquired by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) in November 2005. With more than 80 of its properties located in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Le Méridien provided a strong international complement to Starwood’s then primarily North American holdings at the time of purchase. Since then, Le Méridien has gone through a brand re-launch, which included a large scale hotels product consolidation and redefined brand strategy. Through creation of the LM100 artist community, Le Méridien has transformed numerous guest touch points, thus bringing unique, interactive and curated experiences to its guests. Plans call for dynamic expansion of Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts within the next five years, concentrating on markets in Asia-Pacific and the Americas. Le Méridien recently opened new hotels in Cairo, Bali, Atlanta, Dallas, Istanbul, Oran (Algeria), Zhengzhou (China), Arlington (Virginia, USA) and Santa Monica, (California, USA), and will open in the next 12 months in Bangkok, Chicago, New Orleans, Mahabaleshwar (India), Gandhinagar (India), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Tampa (Florida, USA), Charlotte (North Carolina, USA) and Indianapolis (Indiana, USA). Follow @LeMéridienHotels on Instagram and Twitter.
About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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