For decades, Bali has been portrayed in the western world as the "Island of the Gods," defined by its unique spirituality and idyllic beauty. Social media is awash with thousands of showcases of temples, guides to cultural ceremonies, and dazzling spectacles of religious rituals. While this is undoubtedly a small part of Bali's allure, it is far from the full picture. In this ongoing body of work, my aim is to challenge and move beyond this cliché representation, and to seek to shift the global perceptions of Bali—not merely as a mystical, spiritual paradise, but as a dynamic island shaped by the lives, stories, and struggles of the people who call it home. By merely turning the lens and documenting the happenings surrounding the clichéd Balinese tropes, and through employing both impressionistic and surrealistic lenses, this project hopes to more deeply investigate the Balinese social landscape, and provide a fresh perspective to the pervasive ostensible depictions of the island and its people.