CURRENT MISSION

Taking photos, making art, exploring cultures and running an artist residency in Bali. More about my artistic work at:
www.oleukena.com
www.oleukenaphotography.com

ABOUT ME

Artist and photographer originally from Berlin now living and working in Bali. I Love art, music and film and exploring different cultures. Been taken photos and travelling for the last ten years and recently found my new chosen home in Bali. I am easygoing, open minded, like to try new things and always enjoy having a good laugh and love good food.

PHILOSOPHY

HOW TO WORK BETTER

1 DO ONE THING AT A TIME
2 KNOW THE PROBLEM
3 LEARN TO LISTEN
4 LEARN TO ASK QUESTIONS 5 DISTINGISH SENSE FROM NONSENSE
6 ACCEPT CHANGE AS INEVITABLE
7 ADMIT MISTAKES
8 SAY IT SIMPLE
9 BE CALM
10 SMILE

(fischli & weiss)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love the concept of couchsurfing, its a very down to earth and fun way how to live the philosophy of "we are in this together". I don't like the regular tourist route and enjoy learning from locals about local lifestyles, also it makes me happy to give other travellers tips and tricks about the places i already know and love.

Interests

Art, photography, film, music, surfing, rock climbing, yoga, strange things, inspiring conversations, new ideas, permaculture, spirituality, diving...

• arts
• photography
• documentaries
• dining
• yoga
• running
• traveling
• music
• live music
• hunting
• surfing
• scuba diving
• rock climbing

Music, Movies, and Books

Good documentaries. Artsy stuff. Absurd findings.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Hanging out with tribes deep in the jungle shooting a documentary and getting dengue fever knowing there won't be a ferry back to the mainland for another week. Goodbye comfort zone.

Teach, Learn, Share

I usually love to learn about the local cretaive scene, places like galleries or exhibitions or live music. If you are a hobby photographer and need some help with getting your skills improved I will be happy to help.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Every person I stay with I offer a photography portrait session as an exchange.
Come out with me, show me some favourite spots and you will have amazing new photos of you in your hometown from a pro photographer for FREE. Good deal, right?

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany, India, Indonesia, Thailand, United States