The Ksatria Seni Award, founded by Nyoman Rudana, is awarded to individuals as well as organizations for their merits regarding their sincere and complete devotion to their working and thinking in the fight for execution, development and vision of culture.

The idea of the form of the prize is based on the story of Ramayana. Here, Rama – in his love to Sita, is represented with his arrow in his eternal love to all human beings as they are children  of the earth Ibu Pertiwi ( Mother Earth ), loving the unity of peace and prosperity, based on tolerance Tat Wam Asi and the liberation of the secular Moksa Tam Jagat Dhitam.

The 1^st Kastria Seni Award 2000 trophy was designed by French artist Sylvius, and The 2^nd Ksatria Seni Award 2004 trophy  was remodeled by Runi Palar and manufactured by  Runa Jewelry. It is presented on a base made of bronze, which was inspired by the renowed artist from Kuwait, Jafar Islah and consists of a trophy in the form of silver arrow with inlay of gold and yellow sapphire symbolizing the “dazzling streak of light flashing through the air”.  It represented the power of beauty  entering hearts of all people.

In the both oriental and occidental legends, fables and literary works, arrows signified victory of the good over the bad or love and passion over hatred. The proof of Rama’s eternal devotion to his wife Sinta in Ramayana epic or Cupido’s arrow  of love shooting into heart in western mythology, as well as Kahlil Gibran’s freedom in the Prophet would show best the passion of humanity and the liberation of creativity which constantly appearing in our artists’ works during the decades of their creative life. 

The name Ksatria is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning knight or, in linguistic sense, a quality of gallantry or nobleness. Therefore, the award presentation could be seen as noblelizing our Knights of The Art, recognizing special individuals who have devoted their minds, passion, soul and life to conceive, develop and envision their culture within this vast area of humanity.

The idea of honoring all the receivers was conceived by me, through delicate process that required intense observation, analysis by international ( Bali based ) art curators and delicate consideration o Museum Rudana. This event marks the commitment of Museum Rudana in its role to promote the art of Indonesia, especially of Bali and to channel this tremendous creativity of our line and well established artists to art scenes around the globe.

The 1^st Ksatria Seni Award 1999 / 2000

The 1^st Ksatria Seni Award 1999 / 2000 trophies were awarded to the four Indonesian persons who have passed away, whom in their own ways have marked their contributions to the development of Indonesian art in general. They were the late President Soekarno, Indonesian first President, the late Mrs.Hartiningsih  Soeharto, the late President Soeharto’s wife, the late Prof.Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra, former governor of Bali 1978 – 1988 and I Gusti Ketut Kobot, the legendary traditional Balinese painter.

Left to right : pictures of Mrs. Siti Hartinah Soeharto, President Soekarno, Prof.Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra and I Gusti ketut Kobot.

 

 

 

 

I and Barong dance…….at The 1^st Ksatria Seni Award ceremony

 

The 2^nd Ksatria Seni Award 2000

 

 

 

To mark its 8th Anniversary, Museum Rudana presented The Ksatria Seni Award 2004 to four senior artists : the Indonesia based Srihadi Soedarsono, I Nyoman Gunarsa, and Made Wianta and the Singaporean based artist Kumari Nahappan whose artistic creations have not develop our understanding of the arts, but also help us to see humanity through different perspective.

The philosophy behind the anniversary was based on the number of 8 that symbolized infinity. To Museum Rudana, the number represents partnership in the eternal quest for perfection in art creation and the transfer of energy through the works of art with purpose beyond the visual values. The anniversary epitomized the rebirth of Museum Rudana’s vision to relentlessly seek, preserve and develop culture for mankind in peace.

Inauguration of Ksatria Seni Award 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receiving the Ksatria Seni Award arrow from Syiwa, performed by Sylvius, the original creator of the 1^st Ksatria Seni Award trophy.