Bali’s iconic John Hardy Seminyak Boutique & Gallery will continue the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Ox celebration’s on February 25th with the launch of a solo exhibition showcasing the debut collection of Mary Justice Designs (MJD), which creates, hand-crafted and expertly painted furniture and home accessories described as ‘fine art as furniture’ highlighting Indonesia’s indigenous flora and fauna. Three years in development, MJD has created a collaborative artist community based in Bali which will last in perpetuity.
The debut show entitled, “Re-imagining the Age of Discovery” is a pictorial journey inspired by founder Mary Justice Thomason’s (aka MJ) extensive travels throughout the Indonesian archipelago over 17 years, exploring the country’s rich bio-diverse animal, plant and marine life.
John Hardy Seminyak boutique is an immersive community oasis, tucked away from the city’s bustling streets. It welcomes guests with a dynamic entryway, where cascading water symbolizing purification offers a cool, quiet respite and introduces guests to the sense of Balinese spirituality and community that infuses the space.