Raven Nielsen

Doing my part to keep the world Interesting!

Ever since my first backpacking trip to Europe in 1987, I have been fascinated with other people and places.&nbsp; I taught English in Japan in 1992, and have been importing handicrafts from Southeast Asia for many years.<br><br>My importing company, The Jade Monkey, brought me into a close relationship with my Balinese friend Wayan Sika, and his wonderful extended family.&nbsp; Since 1999 I have been staying in their home during my annual buying trips to Bali.&nbsp; Their generosity and warmth has changed my life and I will always be deeply grateful for being included in the family.<br><br>Special Thanks to:<br>Dewi, Sika's wife and my dear friend-Hostess and Cook beyond compare!<br><br>Aji, my partner on this project-bringing me the latest hip art and music from Jogja and beyond<br><br>Astri, Aji's sister, a savvy business woman who is always ready to help me with my crazy ideas ( and my crazy bahasa indonesia) and her adorable 3 year old daughter Langit and husband Awan<br><br>Krisna, Sika's oldest daughter, a talented architect with two fun boys, Deta and Made and thier Dad Nyoman<br><br>Wayan Kartini, First Lady of the Family compound in Silakarang-keeping us happily filled with coffee and food!<br><br>All of Sika's brothers and sisters and the Kids, for all your help in building the Tower in Bali<br><br>And to my dear friend Wayan Sika., my Balinese brother.&nbsp; He believed in the Tower project so much he slogged through the rice fields, chopped bamboo and did most of the work in creating the basic structure of the Tower.&nbsp; Sika is a highly respected artist and curator of the Bali Biennale, so to have him join me in the hard labor of producing this piece was a most humbling honor. I'll never forget drinking coconuts together out in the sawah!<br><br>

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