Designed as well as built past times Nyoman Nuarta, 1 of Indonesia’s initiatory of all modern sculptor, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue or GWK as well as its pedestal edifice volition last standing 150 meters tall amongst its wings bridge 64 meters across.
Made from to a greater extent than than 4000 tons of copper as well as brass, the statue is picturing Lord Wisnu, equally the root of wisdom, riding on the dorsum of the mythical aeroplane Garuda equally the manifestation of conscience toward Amerta, the perennial goodness.
The statue as well as its pedestal volition last surrounded past times to a greater extent than than 240 hectares cultural commons which was in 1 trial an abandoned as well as unproductive limestone quarry. The cultural commons volition render attractions for both local as well as unusual visitors amongst supporting facilities such equally Lotus Pond, Festival Park, Amphitheater, Street Theater, Exhibition Hall, also equally Jendela Bali The Panoramic Resto as well as souvenir shop. At acquaint time, the statue of Wisnu, the statue of Garuda, as well as the hands of Wisnu convey been placed temporarily inward 3 dissimilar plazas inside the park.
GWK Cultural Park is intended to educate, peculiarly the immature generations nearly the importance of preserving as well as cultivating world’s cultural heritage.
The Statue of Wisnu
As the anchor indicate of GWK, the twenty meter tall copper statue of the Lord Wisnu has been placed temporarily on the highest colina of Ungasan where visitors tin bask sunset or sunrise over the magnificent sentiment of Kuta, Benoa as well as Sanur.
The statue of Wisnu is an instance of the Almighty God inward maintaining as well as caring all life as well as its being. The god Wisnu is the possessor of Amerta inward the cast of H2O equally the root of fertility , giving wealth as well as life to the universe.
The Statue of Garuda
Right behind the Plaza Wisnu is the Plaza Garuda where the eighteen meters tall statue of Garuda placed temporarily.
At the acquaint time, Plaza Garuda becomes the focal indicate of a massive alley of carved limestone pillars which covers to a greater extent than than 4000 sqm opened upwardly infinite surface area namely Lotus Pond. The colossal limestone pillars as well as monumental Garuda statue brand Lotus Pond a real exotic space. With its room capacity that tin conform upwardly to 7000 people, Lotus Pond has gained expert reputation equally the perfect house to fit big as well as international events.
The Statue of Wisnu’s Hands
The statue of Wisnu’s hands was added to GWK Cultural Park inward 2007. It’s 1 measuring closer to finishing the consummate Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue. This slice was placed temporarily on Tirta Agung area.