warna-warni

Choosing a title for this series was easy. These photos were taken during a trip to the Indonesian islands of Bali, Lombok, and the Gilis. I knew I wanted the name to evoke color above all. It’s everywhere — from the coral reefs full of underwater life in all kinds of shapes, colors, and textures, to the surface, where the sea shifts from deep blue to bright turquoise, the trees come in endless shades of green, and the flowers bloom in rich, saturated tones. The houses reflect this same joy, painted in bold colors, as do the local crafts, temple walls, and daily Hindu offerings in Bali. Color is constant, and it brings a smile — whether you’re walking or diving — through every corner of these islands.

warna-warni means colorful in Indonesian, and it’s the word that best captures this selection: twelve simple and joyful moments lived across these islands.