I began work in the most remote areas of Bali, where I was often able to photograph a way of life that has changed very little in centuries. I concentrated on recording the daily lives of the Balinese and did not pay special attention to religious festivals, as these have been quite well documented by others. The resulting photographs are necessarily personal and very much a record of my reaction to Bali and the Balinese, as well as their reaction to me. Cutting Up Bali, 1989. Much of daily life transpires outdoors, where there is a constant ebb and flow of people.
Solitary work is rare, both within and outside the home.
The Balinese do not really comprehend the isolation in which so many Westerners live. I find I need a little private time every day to recover from the intensity of Balinese social life. Surata Samuh, 1987. The family unit remains the center of life. The strength of ties between family members is remarkably strong.