Tribute to Cok Sawitri

Ayu Anantha Putri is a renowned Balinese dancer, choreographer, and teacher, leading Kerta Art, a prominent institution for Balinese and contemporary dance. Under her direction, Kerta Art has gained notable recognition both nationally and internationally, providing training and performances in both traditional and modern dance forms. Initially known for its classic shadow puppet shows for tourists, Kerta Art expanded in 2021 to offer Balinese dance classes for children and teenagers, welcoming enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds. As the founder of Kerta Art in Ubud, Ayu Anantha is committed to the transformative power of dance, using it as a profound creative outlet to inspire and educate.

Ida Ayu Wayan Arya Satyani, fondly called Dayu Ani, is an Indonesian dancer, choreographer, and lecturer at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Denpasar, Bali. She has created numerous dance works, including choreography for the film Sekala Niskala (Seen and Unseen) directed by Kamila Andini, and the dance-theater The Seen and Unseen, a collaboration with artists from Japan, Australia, and Indonesia, co-produced with Performing Lines, Four Colours, and Earth Bajra Community. Dayu Ani started her dance journey at 14 at Sanggar Maha Bajra Sandhi, now the Bumi Bajra Sandhi Foundation, where she continues to mentor young dancers. Her work has taken her to various countries and collaborations across disciplines. She participated in Body Tjak The Celebration with Prof. Dr. I Wayan Dibia and Keith Terry (San Francisco, 1999), choreographed The Missing Sun with Nelson Chia (Singapore, 2000-2001), joined the Cultural Olympiad with Maha Bajra Sandhi (Athens, 2004), and was a choreographer for the Recovery Bali program performed in six European countries (2006).

Ida Ayu Wayan Arya Satyani, akrab dipanggil Dayu Ani, adalah seorang penari, koreografer, dan dosen di Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Denpasar, Bali. Ia telah menciptakan banyak karya tari, termasuk koreografi untuk film Sekala Niskala yang disutradarai oleh Kamila Andini, serta teater tari The Seen and Unseen, sebuah kolaborasi dengan seniman dari Jepang, Australia, dan Indonesia, yang diproduksi bersama oleh Performing Lines, Four Colours, dan Komunitas Bumi Bajra. Dayu Ani memulai perjalanannya di dunia tari pada usia 14 tahun di Sanggar Maha Bajra Sandhi, yang kini menjadi Yayasan Bumi Bajra Sandhi, tempat ia terus membimbing penari muda. Karyanya telah membawa ia ke berbagai negara dan kolaborasi lintasdisiplin. Ia berpartisipasi dalam Body Tjak The Celebration bersama Prof. Dr. I Wayan Dibia dan Keith Terry (San Francisco, 1999), membuat koreografi The Missing Sun dengan Nelson Chia (Singapura, 2000-2001), ikut serta dalam Cultural Olympiad bersama Maha Bajra Sandhi (Athena, 2004), dan menjadi koreografer untuk program Recovery Bali yang dipentaskan di enam negara di Eropa (2006).

Warih Wisatsana is a Balinese poet, essayist, editor, and art curator with numerous accolades, including the Taraju Award, Borobudur Award, and the World Peace Artist Award from Arts & Culture, Korea. His poetry has been translated into multiple languages and published in collections such as Ikan Terbang Tak Berkawan in 2003, May Fire and Other Poems in. 2015, and Batu Ibu in 2019. He has been invited to major national and international festivals and curated prominent art exhibitions. A former teacher and lecturer, Warih has dedicated decades to literature and journalism education, and he currently serves as an editor for Katarupa.id and the daily poetry page of Nusa Bali.

Warih Wisatsana adalah seorang penyair, esais, editor, dan kurator seni asal Bali dengan berbagai penghargaan, termasuk Taraju Award, Borobudur Award, dan World Peace Artist Award dari Arts & Culture, Korea. Puisinya telah diterjemahkan ke dalam berbagai bahasa dan diterbitkan dalam kumpulan seperti Ikan Terbang Tak Berkawan pada tahun 2003, May Fire and Other Poems pada tahun 2015, dan Batu Ibu pada tahun 2019. Ia telah diundang ke berbagai festival nasional dan internasional besar serta mengkurasi pameran seni terkemuka. Sebagai mantan guru dan dosen, Warih telah mendedikasikan dekade-dekade hidupnya untuk pendidikan sastra dan jurnalisme, dan saat ini ia menjabat sebagai editor untuk Katarupa.id dan halaman puisi harian Nusa Bali.

Wayan Juniarta is an Indonesian journalist who found comfort in writing essays after his tragically unsuccessful attempt to write poetry. His debut, Bungklang-Bungkling, documents the absurdity and humor of Balinese males. In his spare time, Juniarta enjoys cycling to the island’s most peaceful locations and writing short koans, which you may find by searching for the hashtag #cyclingwithbuddha.

Wayan Juniarta adalah seorang jurnalis Indonesia yang menemukan kenyamanan dalam menulis esai setelah usahanya yang tragis gagal dalam menulis puisi. Karya debutnya, Bungklang-Bungkling, mendokumentasikan absurditas dan humor laki-laki Bali. Di waktu luangnya, Juniarta menikmati bersepeda ke tempat-tempat paling damai di pulau ini dan menulis kata-kata bijak yang dapat ditemukan di tagar #cyclingwithbuddha.