Sculptures wore red hibiscus, their stone faces watching as ancient frangipani twisted toward the sky. Cobras and dragons guarded the stairway .

The performance ended like a sudden storm, leaving the air charged and alive. We followed through the maze of Golden Gai, drinking under dim lights in bars & otherworldly dens.

Each piece, born from hand-painted visions, carries the weight of old gods, wild stories, and the hallucinations of cultures long forgotten.

The Kecak Dance originate from the Balinese ancient ritual  called Sanghyang. A trance ritual accompanied by a male chorus. This dance was not exhibited as entertainment but is a specific series of sacred ceremonies intended to ask for safety from disaster and to clear away or wards off evil spirits.  

Silk, a fabric synonymous with luxury, is notoriously delicate. The creation of a single printed silk shirt unfolds like a carefully choreographed performance.

Chasing shadows through Cartagena's ancient streets.

Hazy days by the Mekong River​.