Agus Djaya Description:Agus Djaya (1913-1994; Banten, West Java) studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam, Holland. He helped establish the Persatuan Ahli – Ahli Gambar Indonesia (Persagi, Union of Indonesia Artists). His paintings are strong portrayals of common people and their simple lives shown in warm, earthy colors. Exhibitions: Museum Nasional (Jakarta, Indonesia), …
Description:Anak Agung Gede Sobrat (1911-1992; padangtegal, Gianyar, Bali) first learned how to make wayangkulit (leather puppets) from his grandfather, Sobrat was one of the few Balinese who actually studied directly under Walter Spies (German, 1895-1942), from whom he learned about the principle of perspective and the use of light and shadow to create depth. His …
Title : The Death Of Abimanyu Artist : Anonymous Media : Mineral pigments, indigo, and ink on bark cloth Size : 100 x 106 cm Year : Late 19th century Description: During the great Bharata yudha war described in the Indian Mahabrataepic, Arjuna’s son Abhimanyu believes he can penetrate the …
Anton Kustia Widjaja Description:Anton Kustia Widjaja (anton Hwang) (1935-1984; Bandung, West Java), better known as Anton H, studied under artists Kartono Yudokusumo (1924-1957) and Barli Sasmitawinata (born in 1921) in Bandung, West Java. In 1969 he moved to Bali where he developed strong contacts with Western artists on the island. Anton’s decorative works are rich …
Antonio Maria Blanco Description:Antonio Mario Blanco (1926-1999; Manila, Philippines) studied at the National Academy of Art in New York City, U.S.A. He has lived in Bali since 1952. His spontaneous style works feature voluptuous nude women, often in rather erotic or suggestive poses, with unusual frames designed by the artist himself. Awards: National College or …
Arie Smit Description:ADRIANUS WILHELMUS SMIT, better known as Arie Smith, was born in1916 in Zaandam, Holland. He studied graphic design at the Academy of Arts in Rotterdam. Smith was sent to the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia) for military service in 1938. He worked as a lithographer for the Dutch army’s Topographical Service in Batavia (Jakarta) …
Bagong Kussudiardjo Description:Bagong Kussudiardjo (1928- ; Yogyakarta, Central Java) studied from hendra Sudiardjo before enrolling at the Akademi Seni Rupa Indonesia (ASRI, Indonesia Academy of Fine Arts) in Yogyakarta, Central Java. Bagong also is a well known choreographer and dancer, and his paintings with vibrant colors often are inspired by dance and movement. Awards: Pope …
Chang Fee-Ming Description:Chang Fee-Ming (1959 ; Trengganu, Malaysia) is a selftaught artist who as travelled throughout most of Asia. His unique and highly detailed watercolor paintings feature cropped visions of people, usually from the neck down. He focuses on the bright colors and intricate patterns of the traditional textiles they wear. Chang also records typical …
Chusin Setiadikara Description: Chusin Setiadikara (1949- ; Bandung, West Java) studied painting at the Studio Rangga Gempol led by the artist barli Sasmitawinata (born in 1921) in Bandung. West Java Chusin’s paintings are creative fantasies full of harmony. His colorful works combine realistic figures of woman with motifs and symbols from traditional art. They often …
Dewa Ketut DingDescription:Dewa Ketut Ding (1920-1996; Padangtegal, Gianyar, Bali) first etchad illustrations on dried lontar (palmyra palm) leaves before he began painting on cloth. He studied under artists Walter Spies (German, 1895 -1942) and Rudolf Bonnet (Dutch, 1895-1978) and was a member of the Pitamaha artists ‘ association. Ding’s works are based on literary themes …