Standing guard at the entrance of Nuanu, two 14-meter-tall heads sprouting foliage exude a blend of mythology and art. They are the work of South African sculptor Daniel Popper, and once the sun sets, the blooming giants are illuminated by a light art installation, taking on an outer worldliness.
Named Earth Sentinels, they curiously peer down at the traditional Balinese Kecak dance during the three-day Suara festival in the fading dusk light.
The name Nuanu translates to ‘in the…

