Category: UOB Painting of the Year Indonesia

Balinese traditional practices fuse with contemporary ideas in Wayan Arnata’s beautiful fibrous artworks

by Richard Horstman

Balinese artist Wayan Arnata first came to my attention in June 2013 in the landmark exhibition ‘Irony in Paradise’ by the collective Sanggar Dewata Indonesia (SDI) at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) in Ubud, Bali.  ‘Nike Barong’ 2013, Arnata’s mixed media reflection upon the changing nature of the Balinese identity depicted the iconic … Continue reading Balinese traditional practices fuse with contemporary ideas in Wayan Arnata’s beautiful fibrous artworks

Citra Sasmita captures the Indonesian contemporary art spotlight

by Richard Horstman

                                       Torment – Citra Sasmita The most significant display of contemporary art on the island during 2015 featured many of Bali’s finest artists exhibiting side-by-side with emerging talent. Violent Bali – Bali Art Intervention #1, opened at the Tony Raka Art Gallery, Ubud in November presenting eighty-five works raising issues such as identity, gender and … Continue reading Citra Sasmita captures the Indonesian contemporary art spotlight