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Through the wondrous sound produced only by the venerable violin, butterflies rise above to call for world peace. In harmony with the lively tempo played in the violin's treble clef, a delighted musician raises her posture to each note, with her luxurious dress and voluminous hair flowing in the rhythm and flowers fully immersed in listening. Balinese artist Ida Ratna Ningrum utilizes to the power of musical expression to bring life to the canvas in 'Peace of Symphony'. Painting in a realist style, Ida experiments with symbolic, yet unrealistic components such as the butterflies that emerge from song. Casting the entire musical scene with red light to symbolize love and passion, Ida suggests that the path to peace requires a harmonious symphony.

A young princess, resplendent in her traditional attire and adorned with luxurious jewelry, is fascinated by a vibrant bloom in Indian artist Bharti Dayal's stunning composition. Crafted with meticulous detail in the revered Madhubani style using acrylic paints and vegetable dyes on handmade paper, this remarkable painting boasts a dazzling array of red, orange, yellow, black, white, grey, aqua, green and blue hues, inviting you to revel in its beauty and narrative charm.

Artist Shikha Kaistha paints a beautiful Indian woman dressed in traditional attire with watercolor on handmade paper. The woman is adorned with shining jewelry and surround by flowers, while a kaleidoscope of bright colors and designs swirl in the background.

Lady Catrina is ready to enjoy the Day of the Dead and the spring season with a charming teal dress and a cute flower basket, all crafted and painted by master artisan Jorge Escamilla from Mexico. Inspired by the region's nature, the artisan uses ceramic to craft this lovely sculpture that portrays this elegant lady in a walk around the country's gardens.

She steadies herself with one hand on her back while the other balances a basket full of fruit on her head. Her belly swells with new life. Dressed in a flowery sarong, she remains ahokeka, or "active" in the Akan language. Designed by Agnes Amponsah, this admirable ebony wood sculpture is carved by hand in Ghana.