Symon's Art Zoo — Attraction in Bali

Diverse and immersive collection of interesting and thoughtful artwork, including sculptures and multiple paintings. The location presents itself, in whole and in parts, as further art pieces. It is an unusual, yet pleasant experience, where pieces can also be found on the floor, ceilings and the outdoors. However, the paintings on the floor are usually in a stack, so one doesn't get the opportunity to analyse the entire collection.

The hosts, including some local painters, are quite hospitable. After the tour, enjoyed a [hot] beverage whilst relaxing on a hammock. From the hammock, had a view of treetops with a bit of the ocean in the horizon. All the while a cool breeze provided much needed relief from the heat.

Entrance was free. Amongst other possible purchases on site, one can also buy woodcuts printed on raincoat-like-fabric.

Tip: A few of the artists works were on display at a nearby restaurant, 'Warung Pesisi & Tourist...

... Go ahead. Climb the stairs. Open your heart, mind and senses.

Do you dare step across the threshold of that oddly magical gate?

Do it!

Treat yourself to a random walk through this constantly evolving and uncompromingly personal studio-labyrinth-installation.

If you are lucky, as I was today, you will encounter the greatest art piece of all — Symon — who at age 70 continues to master life’s most daunting task: Being 100% himself.

Have kids? Please bring them here. Watch their eyes widen and their dormant dreams awaken. Buy them a Symon coloring book to anchor this visit in time.

Then consider, as the years go by, how just one hour in this place may have forever changed your child‘s view of what’s possible for themselves and for our world.

Yours too.

Mine too.

Thank...

An interesting place to visit on your way to or back from lunch. Lots of paintings and sculpture to see. The place has been pit in a way that involves the viewers to move around and experience all the art forms. Great refreshing view from the bridge and tower and Symon is a nice person in general. Unfortunately for us we got there on a national holiday but Symon was still pleased to show us around a bit, didn’t get to see everything but the little i saw was...