Kopi Bali House sudah berdiri 14 tahun terakhir. Semua pernak-pernik kopi ada di sini, mulai dari mesin pembuat kopi, penggiling kopi, parfum kopi, sabun kopi, cuka kopi, aneka kopi Nusantara, hingga lukisan kopi. Semuanya dipajang di sejumlah etalase, mulai dari yang bentuknya sangat tradisional hingga modern. Tempat ini buka dari pukul 08.00 hingga 23.00 malam.

The HUB berkonsep restoran modern eatery yang dipadukan dengan coffee shop, roaster coffee, merchandise, dan creative hub.

Tempat ini sangat cocok dijadikan lokasi nongkrong atau co-working space anak-anak muda milenial di Bali. Hidangan yang ditawarkan sama dengan restoran lainnya, yaitu Western Food dan masakan Nusantara.

Kopi Bali House pada mulanya mempunyai tiga cabang, di Jalan Raya Tuban, Sanur, dan Ubud. Outlet di Tuban resmi ditutup, sehingga saat ini tersisa satu outlet di Sanur dan dua outlet di Ubud, tepatnya di Monkey Forest dan di depan Pasar Ubud. Tahun ini pemilik baru saja meresmikan The HUB Bali di Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai, Sanur Nomor 66, tak jauh dari Kopi Bali House Sanur.

Kopi Bali House awalnya hanya berupa ruko yang disulap menjadi one stop cofee shop. Tamu yang datang tak cuma merasakan sensasi minum kopi Nusantara yang nikmat, namun juga diberi kesempatan dan ketertarikan untuk melihat seni-seni baru yang dipamerkan di sini.

Coffee shop kini tak sekadar tempat untuk minum kopi, melainkan bisa disulap menjadi galeri seni. Kopi Bali House misalnya, menjadi tempat untuk memajang sejumlah karya lukisan artistik dan kreatif. Ronny mengatakan ada sekitar 40-50 lukisan kopi yang dipajang di dua outlet terpisah.

Kopi tak hanya membuat kita jatuh cinta karena aroma saat meminumnya. Wajah kopi ternyata bisa sangat rupawan begitu dituang di atas kanvas. Lukisan kopi bisa mengekspresikan kreativitas pelukisnya lebih mendalam. Lukisan ini boleh saja monokrom, hanya melibatkan satu warna, namun nilai seninya sungguh tiada batas.

Suminarto salah satu pelukis ternama Tanah Air asal Surabaya yang karya-karyanya beraliran impresionis dan realis. Ciri lukisannya adalah karakter dan wajah-wajah orang Bali yang menawan, dipengaruhi alam, kepercayaan, dan kebudayaan.

Lukisan Bruce Lee yang dapat pengunjung saksikan di lantai dua Kopi Bali House merupakan contoh karya Rudy. Beliau adalah seniman berbakat dan inovatif yang ide-idenya kerap terinspirasi dari budaya magis Bali nan ekspresionis.

Gus Indra adalah keturunan Brahmana, sehingga lukisannya rata-rata bernuansa religius yang menunjukkan hubungan antara manusia dan Sang Pencipta. Banyak lukisan penari Bali dihasilkan tangan dingin Gus Indra. Sosok-sosok perempuan dalam pose menari tampak sangat cantik dan apik.

Ida Bagus Indra atau Gus Indra seorang pelukis muda Bali yang pernah menggelar pameran tunggal di Australia. Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono bahkan pernah memilih salah satu karyanya yang berjudul Mother of Beauty sebagai hadiah kenang-kenangan untuk Ratu Inggris.

“Lukisan Ida Bagus Indra termasuk yang terbanyak sebab sangat disukai owner,” kata Ronny.

Salah satu tempat untuk mengagumi berbagai lukisan kopi berada di Kopi Bali House. Supervisor Kopi Bali House Sanur, Ronny Wijaya mengatakan semua lukisan kopi yang dipajang di restoran ini merupakan koleksi pemilik, Wirawan Tjahjadi. Beberapa lukisan kopi favorit yang ada di sini adalah hasil karya pelukis-pelukis ternama Indonesia, seperti Rudy Sri Handoko, Suminarto, dan Ida Bagus Indra.

Seni melukis dengan kopi dikenal dengan istilah Arfe, gabungan dari dua kata, yaitu Art dan Cafe. Lukisan kopi sangat alami, ramah lingkungan, aromatik, dan revolusioner.

Siapa sangka jika bubuk kopi bisa berubah wujud menjadi cat lukis. Lukisan-lukisan yang dihasilkan bernuansa sepia dengan gradasi warna cokelat, mulai dari cokelat terang hingga gelap, bergantung pada campuran kopi dan air yang dilarutkan.
Mengagumi Lukisan Kopi di Kopi Bali House

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Admiring Coffee Paintings at Kopi Bali House
Who would have thought that coffee grounds could transform into artwork? The resulting paintings carry sepia tones with varying shades of brown, ranging from light to dark, depending on the coffee-to-water mix used.

The art of painting with coffee is known as "Arfe," a combination of the words "Art" and "Cafe." Coffee paintings are natural, environmentally friendly, aromatic, and revolutionary.

One place to admire a variety of coffee paintings is Kopi Bali House. Ronny Wijaya, the supervisor of Kopi Bali House Sanur, explains that all the coffee paintings displayed in this restaurant are part of the owner's collection, Wirawan Tjahjadi. Some favorite coffee paintings here are the works of renowned Indonesian artists, such as Rudy Sri Handoko, Suminarto, and Ida Bagus Indra.

"Ida Bagus Indra's paintings are the most numerous because the owner loves them," Ronny says.

Ida Bagus Indra, also known as Gus Indra, is a young Balinese painter who has held solo exhibitions in Australia. Former Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono even chose one of his works, titled "Mother of Beauty," as a gift for Queen Elizabeth.

Gus Indra is of Brahman descent, and his paintings often have a religious undertone, emphasizing the connection between humans and the Creator. Many of Gus Indra's paintings feature Balinese dancers in graceful poses, radiating beauty and elegance.

The Bruce Lee painting on the second floor of Kopi Bali House is an example of Rudy's work. He is a talented and innovative artist whose ideas are often inspired by the magical and expressive culture of Bali.

Suminarto is a renowned Indonesian painter from Surabaya, known for his impressionist and realist style. His paintings typically showcase charming Balinese characters and faces, influenced by nature, beliefs, and culture.

Coffee doesn't just make us fall in love with its aroma when we drink it. Coffee beans, when poured onto a canvas, can result in stunning art. Coffee paintings can express the creativity of the artist in a profound way. These paintings may be monochromatic, using only one color, but their artistic value knows no bounds.

Coffee shops today have evolved beyond being just places to enjoy a cup of coffee; they can also be transformed into art galleries. Kopi Bali House, for instance, serves as a platform for showcasing a multitude of artistic and creative coffee paintings. Ronny mentioned that there are around 40-50 coffee paintings displayed across two separate outlets.

Kopi Bali House initially started as a shop that was transformed into a one-stop coffee house. Visitors here not only get to savor the delightful flavors of Indonesian coffee but also have the opportunity to explore and appreciate the new artworks on display.

Kopi Bali House originally had three branches, located on Jalan Raya Tuban, Sanur, and Ubud. The Tuban outlet has been officially closed, leaving one outlet in Sanur and two outlets in Ubud, specifically at Monkey Forest and in front of Ubud Market. This year, the owners have just inaugurated The HUB Bali on Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai, Sanur, Number 66, not far from Kopi Bali House Sanur.

The HUB is a modern eatery with a coffee shop, coffee roaster, merchandise, and creative hub. It is an ideal spot for young millennials in Bali to hang out or co-work. The offerings are similar to other restaurants, including Western food and Indonesian cuisine.

Kopi Bali House has been in business for the past 14 years. Everything related to coffee is on display here, from coffee makers and grinders to coffee perfumes, coffee soap, coffee vinegar, various Indonesian coffees, and coffee paintings. They are all showcased in a range of displays, from traditional to modern. The place is open from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.