Vol.1 “Where Art Comes Alive — Daisuke Ishizuka’s Five-Day Live Painting”
From July 15 to 20, the lobby of Watermark Hotel & Spa Bali became a living canvas, as Japanese manga artist Daisuke Ishizuka brought his art to life through a special five-day live painting event.
Ishizuka is an acclaimed artist whose work has been showcased both in Japan and internationally, including at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Fine Art Asia in Hong Kong, and through a solo exhibition in Beijing.
During his stay in Bali, we had the opportunity to create a unique experience in which guests could watch an artwork take shape right before their eyes, within the open and welcoming atmosphere of our hotel lobby.
Every day from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, gentle music filled the lobby as Ishizuka’s brush moved across the canvas, gradually bringing his vision to life.
Guests arriving for check-in, families passing through the lobby after a meal, and curious visitors would pause for a moment to watch. Some quietly observed from a distance, while others took the opportunity to speak directly with the artist.
One of the most captivating aspects of live painting was watching the artwork evolve from one day to the next. Some guests even returned the following day, asking, “How much has it changed since yesterday?” It was a beautiful reminder that art can create a connection that extends beyond a single moment.
Throughout the five-day live painting event, our team also discovered something new each day.
A guest’s connection with art can begin with something as simple as a fleeting encounter. And when that encounter is thoughtfully introduced and shared, it can naturally lead to another experience — from discovering an exhibition to joining a painting class.
An everyday space like a hotel lobby can be transformed through art into something truly special. We hope that this experience added another layer of color, inspiration, and discovery to our guests’ time at Watermark Hotel & Spa Bali.
The artwork created during the five-day live painting session was later moved to W Senses Grill Dining & Bar Restaurant, where it became part of a special exhibition within the hotel.
Art that was born in the lobby now welcomes guests in a new setting. The first chapter of the NEW DAWN story quietly comes to a close, opening the door to the next.
