Sushrusa Art Photography Exhibition Presented by the Corti Foundation in honour of the 235th Anniversary of Denpasar City. Mentored by Sawidji Gallery.

An Introduction in the Studio

The journey began with an introduction into the photography studio. This first workshop is more to familiarise with the concepts of studio environment. With assistance from their teachers and mentors who translated into sign language.

Roles in the studio. Not only as a photographer, but understanding how to relate to the model and communicate their vision to their models.

Students would take turns to direct their peers in a dramatic scenario for this exercise whilst getting guidance about the importance of photographer and model communication.

Learning also the differences of perspectives of the camera. The impact of positioning of the camera and how it translates to the image.

The colours of its buildings a bright backdrop with lots of visual contrasts. The students continued to practice both roles of photographer and model, this time for candid captures in an urban setting.

Introduced to a portable flash light, they learned to balance the dark drop shadows from the sunlight with a portable flash.

Quite evidently, continuing to enjoy being in front of the camera as much as behind it.

Catur Gophala holds Aksmala/genitri, meaning that the center of everything is purity and knowledge. Whipping and Sabet mean that the government must enforce firmness and justice. Cakra means that whoever violates the laws and regulations must be punished. Sungu means government holding on to information or laws. The rope on the body is a symbol of reincarnation, meaning knowing before and after.

Catur Muka has four faces facing the four cardinal directions: Facing East (purwa) is the face of Sanghyang Iswara, meaning the decision of kamoksan or wisdom.

Sanghyang Brahma, facing south (daksina) maintains peace (eliminates all evil, thieves, enforces security and order). Sanghyang Mahadewa, facing West (pascima) representing compassion.

Sanghyang Wisnu, facing North (utara), has the power to purify the human soul "sahanning ras lara roga musna" (all disturbing defects in the world are destroyed), the people become happy, the country is safe, humans like to maintain purity and beauty, the land is prosperous peaceful.

It is stated that the ejection guides in design and its philosophical basis are: Lontar Widdhi Sastra, Gedong Wesi, Siwa Gama, Ramayana, Garuda Carita, Babad Bali, Usana Bali, Brahma Tatwa, Shiva Sesana, Niti Sastra, and Kertha Tatwa.

It is incredible, the wisdom that has been gifted to us in the centre of our city. As we spent time around it enjoying our photography workshop, we did not realise the depth of wisdom in this noble landmark. An ever present reminder of the principes of true leadership.

'D'

At Sanggar Sushrusa, students learn BISINDO, Indonesian Sign Language.

'E'

BISINDO is a sign language that appears naturally in Indonesian culture and is used in everyday life.

'N'

Learning sign language, especially Indonesian Sign Language (Bisindo) can be an interesting activity.

'P'

In addition to increasing your ability to communicate, you can also help deaf people get various information, as well as communicate with them.

'A'

There are helpful tips to learn sign language. Learn from easy things, like letters of the alphabet and numbers.

'S'

Learn with friends who are fluent in sign language if possible.

'A'

Join a community that care about the hearing impaired. You can enrich your learning through reference books and materials

'R'

Keep practising and write notes for sign language whenever possible. And you can take sign language classes online or offline.