According to the blog
Indigenous Jesus, Indonesian artist Nyoman “Darsane was born in 1939 to rice farmers, but was raised and educated in the local ruler’s palace with one of the princes. As a result, he learned Balinese culture and religion (Hinduism), and also became a musician, dancer and puppet player. When Darsane later studied art at Universitas Diponogoro in Java, he met a Christian woman who became his wife. Darsane returned to Bali as a professional artist and Christian. As he sought ways to combine Balinese arts with the message of the gospel, his motto became 'Bali is my body. Christ is my life.' He was rejected by his family and community after becoming a Christian, though he has recaptured much of his family’s respect due to his attempt to remain Balinese in his Christian art and life.”
In addition to producing art, Darsane mentors artists as an advisor to
Narwastu.
Darsane has created several Annunciations inspired by the culture of Bali. That is very apparent in his 2002 painting, entitled, "The Angel's Whisper." It is based on a sacred dance tradition in Bali in which only young maidens can participate. According to the blog Global Christian Worship, Gabriel "is a wayang figure. He blows/whispers into Mary’s ear through a lotus that he holds in his hands.”
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| The Angel's Whisper by Nyoman Darsane |
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