RILYA KRISNAWATI
Return to Bloom
Rematerialising spiritual
traditions of self-healing
through kinetic sculpture.
Healing is not a destination, but a
continuous return—an ongoing rhythm of
presence and renewal. Return to Bloom
draws inspiration from the Balinese
“canang sari” tradition, a daily offering
that seeks to balance the physical
and spiritual realms.
“After losing my father and not having
had the chance to say goodbye, which
profoundly impacted my grieving
process, I found solace in the ephemeral
bloom of Magnolia figo. Its fragrance and
its shape, a delicate blend of love and
loss, became a delicate symbol of my journey.”
Crafted from bioplastic and metal, this
kinetic sculpture embodies the dualities
of impermanence and resilience—when death
and renewal, intertwined. Through its
gentle movement and the quiet space
it creates for self-reflection, the piece
encourages us to pause, breathe, and
awaken within, offering the experience
of a new spiritual ritual.