DENPASAR (indo.com): Balinese and ASEAN painters collaborated at the Blanco Museum and AMA Museum, Ubud - Gianyar, Bali on May 8, 2002.

The ASEAN painters came to Bali not only to collaborate with the local painters, but also to experience spirit of artistry at the museums. They were also entertained by some Balinese traditional dances.

Mario Blanco, son of Bali's renowned painter the late Antonio Blanco, said that the collaboration was aimed at bringing new images to the world of Balinese painting, particularly in terms of the appearance of Balinese colors.

A collaborated work on a 2 X 1.4 meter canvas was produced in less than 30 minutes. The creators were Mario Blanco from Bali, Nguen Tam Coung and Do Duy Tuan from Vietnam, and Ketma Pate from Singapore.

Similar collaboration was also carried out in ARMA Museum where other ASEAN painters worked together with local artists. One of them was Dewa Nyoman Batuan from Bali.

The works will be presented to President Megawati. Moreover, the Director of ARMA Museum, A.A. Gde Rai said that this event is to become the starting point for further interaction between ASEAN and Balinese artists.