I Ketut SokiDescription:I Ketut Soki (1946- Penestanan, Gianyar, Bali) was among the first group of youngsters to study under Arie Smit (born 1916). He favors bright colors in his paintings which influenced other Young Artists. His works are filled with figures arranged rhythmically. He also includes architectural motifs and decorative foliage to make his works …
I Ketut TagenDescription:I Ketut Tagen (1946- Penestanan, Gianyar, Bali) is an outstandin painter whose graphic works show great strength and excellent use of color. His composition are bold and intense. He leaves his figures without facial fatures which is unique to his paintings. Tagen instead focuses on their postures to show a sense of liveliness …
I Made DjirnaDescription:I Made Djirna (1957- ; Kedewatan, Gianyar, Bali) studied at the Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI, Indonesian Institute of the Arts) in Yogyakarta, Central Java. A very versatile artist, his works range from pure abstraction to simplified figures inspired by primitive art. He has been invited twice to Basel, Switzerland. Collections : Singapore Art …
I Made SukadaDescription:I Made Sukada (1945-1982; Ubud, Gianyar, Bali) first studied painting from his father, I Gandung. The large figures in Sukada’s works were due to the strong influence of Rudolf Bonnet (Dutch, 1895-1978). Rather than merely painting portraits, however, Sukada instead preferred to show Balinese as active dancers and musicians with more expressive faces …
I Made Sumadiyasa Description:I Made Sumadiyasa (1971- ; Langlanglinggah, Tabanan, Bali), better known as Made, studied at the Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI, Indonesia Institute of the Arts) in Yogyakarta, Central Java. His abstract expressionistic works show the universal aspects of Balinese culture and philosophy. He focuses on movement and color to bring out the spiritual …
I Made Surita Description:I Made Surita (1951- ;Payangan, Gianyar, Bali) studied art at Sekolah Seni Rupa Indonesia (SSRI, Indonesian School of Fine Art) in Denpasar, Bali. He is a member of the Sanggar Kamboja (Frangipani Studio) group of Balinese artists. His naive style is derived from wayang (puppet) paintings. Surita also is an arts reporter …
I Made Djirna Description:I Made Djirna (1957- ; Kedewatan, Gianyar, Bali) studied at the Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI, Indonesian Institute of the Arts) in Yogyakarta, Central Java. A very versatile artist, his works range from pure abstraction to simplified figures inspired by primitive art. He has been invited twice to Basel, Switzerland. Collections : Singapore …
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 …