About Dian Dewi Reich

Dian Dewi Reich is a multi-disciplinary artist, writer and founder of Sawidji & Co.

Dian Dewi Reich Sawidji Studio and Gallery

“There is a magical quality in the energy one finds amongst each other when a group comes together with a shared purpose. Relationships built on this foundation of helping and supporting each other to grow is the foundation on which our community is formed.” ~Dian Dewi Reich

Background

Dian Dewi Reich was born in Sydney Australia. Dian grew up mainly with her Grandmother and aunts in Indonesia until eight years of age. Continuing her secondary and tertiary education in Australia. She has a deep love for art, history and the traditions of her Indonesian heritage. Bali has been her home for over 20 years.

Education

A graduate of the Australian National Art School in Bachelor of Fine Arts. Majoring in Photography. She studied extensively in painting and photography disciplines with emphasis on art history and theory. She was a student at the Julian Ashton Art School from 1992. Undertook post graduate studies in Digital Media, Linguistics, Social and Asian Studies.

Dian Dewi Reich Portfolio

Dian Dewi has exhibited with the Australian Centre of Photography, National Art School and AAAA Gallery, with her photography. Since mid 2008 she has been actively working in Digital Development, CRM and Business Solutions, including Lean Methodology and practice. Her return to her artistic beginnings is a source of joy and is grateful that her other work experience can serve in some way to bring about the formation of Sawidji Artist Collective and its initiatives.

Dian Dewi at Sawidji Exhibitions and Collaborations

2025

  • Path of Time.. Wayan Suastama and Made Duatmika. January 2005 Santrian Art Gallery

2024

  • Culmination Calm In Nation. A Sawidji Exhibition May 2024 Santrian Art Gallery
  • Kala Api, Made Kaek Solo Exhibition Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta. August 2024
  • Irony of Being Group Exhibition at Biji Art Space, December 2024
  • Tabrak at Museum ARMA (Dian Dewi as writer), December 2024

2023

  • Manus, a Conscious Journey. A Sawidji Collaboration December 2023
  • Sawidji Comes Home, An Anthology September 2023
  • World Without Sound, an Anthology March 2023
  • Glass Doors and Bridges with Ellen Lane, Solo Exhibition February 2023

2022

  • Kala and the Guardians, a Sawidji Collaboration December 2022
  • Truth Be Told with Shuai Feng, Solo Exhibition October 2022
  • Red Chair and the White Room, a Sawidji Collaboration August 2022
  • More Than a Likeness with Ketut Jaya, July 2022
  • Gusti Putu Sana, a Retrospective, April 2022
  • Social Animals with Komang Suardiana, February 2022

2021

  • Sacred Home, A Group Exhibition November 2021

Dian Dewi Reich Projects

Dian Dewi Reich Sawidji Gallery Culmination Exhibition

Culmination | Calm In Nation

Culmination | Calm In Nation, a Sawidji Collaboration. A multi-disciplinary art exhibition from 10th May to 29th June 2024. In partnership with Santrian Art Gallery. Featuring national and international artists and writers. Officiated by Ida Bagus Gede Sidharta Putra. Inaugurated by Popo Danes. Program and curation by Dian Dewi Sawidji Gallery.

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Manus Artist Dian Dewi Sawidji Exhibition

A Sawidji Collaboration. A multi-disciplinary art exhibition from 15th December 2023 to February 2024. In partnership with Sudekara Art Space. Featuring artists Dibal Ranuh, Made Kaek, ManButur Suantara, Tjandra Hutama and Dian Dewi.

Dian Dewi is focused on the ongoing development of the Sawidji Studio and Gallery. The economic changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic to Bali was a catalyst. There was already a need to reassess the conditions affecting the integrity of our heritage and traditional arts. Which is never separate from the intricacies of present cultural changes. Whilst Sawidji explores these themes we simply wish to celebrate the talents, community and Nature that we are blessed with.

Collaborations and Exhibitions by Dewi Dian Reich include Red Chair and the White Room, Kala & the Guardians and World Without Sound. For a complete list of projects explore Sawidji Art Events.

In 2022 Dewi Dian Reich with Sawidji and Manbutur Suantara began a new initiative. Sawidji Fine Art Photography Studio. This is truly an exciting time. Looking forward to the developments of our upcoming programs and joint works in Sawidji Studio.

Articles and Works by Dian Dewi Reich

As a primary contributor, Dian Dewi writes for Sawidji Articles. Exploring issues in contemporary art and culture as well as dedications to Nature in our beautiful island home. For her fine art photography work visit Sawidjistudio.com.