Tjokorda Oka Gambir, also of Peliatan, had been an early member of the pre-war Pita Maha group of Balinese artists who had adapted European painting materials, styles and subjects to Bali. Working with Gambir, Madra learned not only the stories that are the subject matter of wayang painting, but also the details of iconography and costume for all the scores of specific characters. He is known in Indonesia and beyond as a master painter of wayang stories whose work is collected on every continent. Marsa, I Nyoman (b. Bali, Indonesia, 1952) Matra, I Wayan (b. Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1962) His name is actually I Wayan Matra Arjana, But he is known as Matra, thus the name Arjana is not being used in his life. He lived in the same banjar as I Nyoman Meja, he then took an intern in Meja Studio around the Monkey Forest area in Ubud. He weriously paints since 1978. Exploring Meja’s style and tecnique, he created works depicting comical scene of daily life and filled with sensations. He frequently paints compositions of masks. His works are collected by serious Balines art collectors. Frequently exhibited in Museum Puri Lukisan (Ubud) and Taman Budaya (Bali). He paints with acrylic on canvas. Mendur, I Nyoman (b. Peliatan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1942) At first he painted in Ubud style. But in 2000, he style shifted to realist decorative. Though the tradisionalelements are strongly existed. His works often exhibited in Bali and Jakarta. Mokoh, I Dewa Putu (Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1936 - 2010) He learned painting from Gusti Ketut Kobot. He joined the Kelompok Pelukis Pengosekan and always participated in the art exhibitions at the Art Centre, Denpasar, Museum Puri Lukisan Ubud and abroad, together with the society. Nadera, Ida Bagus Made (Tegallinggah, Bali, Indonesia, 1905 - 1998) Balinese artist who painted in the Ubud style, he was a member of the Pita Maha artists’ association. He participated in group exhibitions in Bali, Bandung, Jakarta, Medan, Madiun and overseas at the Fukuoka Art Museum, Japan in 1985. In 1984 he received the Dharma Kusuma Art Award from the government of Bali. Padma, Ida Bagus Putu (b.Bali, Indonesia, 1972) Began to draw at the age of eight, his grandfather Ida Bagus Made Widja too over his training. At first he would do the preliminary lines and then leave to Padma to do the rest. This is now a thing of the past. Padma’s works in the Widja’s style have long since become mature works manifesting his own insights. Panda, Ida Bagus Ketut (b. Batuan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1941) This senior painter is son of Ida Bagus Made Togog, a prominent figure in art. his works have been exhibited at various venues in Bali and Jakarta. Pendet, I Wayan (b.. Peliatan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1939) After graduating from Junior High School he started to paint, with indirectly learned from some senior artists. Then in 1956 - 1959, he learned painting under the guidance of Anak Agung Raka Turas. He has participated in numerous exhibitions in Bali and Jakarta. In 1991 he made sketch for reliief of Museum Purna Bhakti Pertiwi, Jakarta. He was also known as the leader of Rindik Madya Sari dance community in Peliatan, Bali. Museum Arma-Ubud has his works in its collection. Pupuk Daru Purnomo (b. Yogyakarta, Indonesia 1964) He graduated from The Faculty of Arts and Design, The indonesian Institute of Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta, in 1994. He held his solo exhibition at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta. In 1995, he exhibited with Nasirun in Santi Gallery. He also participated in the exhibition held by the Yayasan Seni Rupa Indonesia - Philip Morris Indonesian Art Awards in Jakarta and Singapore. Rai, Ida Bagus (Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1933-2007) He studied painting from Dewa Ketut Rungun and Rudolf Bonet. His paintins reflect his sensitivity in composing color to convey daily life and mythological episodes with a beauty that refreshes the eyes. His paintings are permeated with a bright and happy character. His works are displayed at the Tropen museum in Amstrdam, the Netherlands, and the Neka Museum in Ubud, Bali. Rai, Ida Bagus Nyoman (Sanur, Bali, Indonesia, 1915-2000) Self-taught artist. His works have been published in various important publications like Art in Indonesia, Continuity and Change by Claire Holt and Hans Hoefer’s Guide to Bali. His works are among the collection of Museum Puri Lukisan-Ubud and Museum Neka Ubud, Bali. He has taken part in several exhibitions overseas, among which was KIAS exhibition in USA, in 1990-1991. Raka Puja, Anak Agung Gde (b. Padang Tegal, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1932) He socialized with the member of Golongan Pelukis Ubud painters that influence his style of paintings from ordinary Ubud Traditional style to become more spatially. His figures were illustrated in realistic manner. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions. In 2005 his works were exhibited in Gianyar’s Art Exhibition at YDBA (Yayasan Dharma Bhakti Astra) Gallery, Jakarta. Some of his works are among the important works sought by various auction houses in Jakarta, Den Haag and Amsterdam.
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Rapet, I Wayan (b. Tebesaya, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1941) His interest of art has occurred since his childhood and grown knowing his neighbour was the great painter, I Wayan Gerudug. His work represent the decorative style of Ubud.in 1974, one of his painting was selected by Rudolf Bonnet to participate in Different Aspects of Painting in Bali exhibition at Sanur Beach Hotel. Several museum collect his works, including Neka Museum. Rasna, I Made (b. Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1980) His formal educational background is Senior High School for Art in Denpasar. He also learned to paint from paintes Wayan Beneh and Wayan Naya. He has joined several group exhibitions in Bali Ridi, I Nyoman (b. Penestanan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1945) He learned painting at the age of 9 from several painters who lived near by his house. In 1956, he intensively painted under the guidance of Rudolf Bonnet who lived in Campuhan-Ubud. This is why Ridi has left somehow ordinary traditional style. Rudin, I Ketut (Sanur, Bali, Indonesia, 1918) He contributes significantly to the world of painting in Sanur that has eventually generated the Sanur style. The style is characterized by simple lines and forms couple with supple deformation and stylization. His works find their ways into the collections of true art lovers like Hendra Hadiprana in Jakarta. Museum Puri Lukisan, Ubud also cherises his works. Rudy Pranadjaya (Cirebon, W. Java, Indonesia, 1948 - Bandung, W. Java, Indonesia, 2006) He was mostly a self-taught painter. In 1964 he moved to Bandung and became a member of the Rangga Gempol art studio in 1971, and there under the guidance of the artist Barli Sasmitawinata he learned modern art techniques. He participated in numerous group exhibitions at Yayasan Pusat Kebudayaan in Bandung in 1965, at Lembaga Indonesia-Amerika in Surabaya in 1967, at Balai Budaya in Jakarta in 1977, at Art Asia in Switzerland in 1981, and in Budapest, Hungary; Warsaw, Poland; and Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Rungun, I Dewa Ketut (Padang Tegal, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1922 - 1986) He learned painting by himself, but after Pita Maha was founded, he joined in. He then received his art lesson from Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet. He later joined Golongan Pelukis Ubud that was established in 1956 by Bonnet. From this mentor, he was introduced to the idea of an artist personal style illustrates the painter’s objects, forms and characters. He later found his own signature theme, the lives of butterflies amongst the tree, wild birds in the jungle and herons in the paddy field. Though, he paint wayang in several rare occasions. He displayed his works in Surabaya in 1950. In 1953, he painted the mural for Menteng Theatre in Jakarta. His works are collected by various institutions, including Museum Puri Lukisan (Ubud) Neka Museum, Bali Museum, Taman Budaya (Denpasar), Presidential Place’s Museum (Jakarta), and Rijkmuseum voor Volkenkunde (Leiden). Sadia, I Ketut (b. Batuan, Bali, Indonesia, 1966) He is a younger brother of the famous artist, I Wayan Bendi, whom he began to leared painting with. Sadia’s early works resemble Bendi’s, but in a later development, Sadia takes to use bright colours, giving his paintings their “pop” looks. His works often exhibited in Bali and Jakarta. Sadia, I Wayan (b. Penestanan, ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1939) He learned painting within his community. At the age of 20, he met Rudolf Bonnet who encouraged him to join Golongan Pelukis Ubud. Ever since then, Sadia’s works had been influenced by Bonnet especially the illustration of human anatomy. But Bonnet’s influence obviously had been shown in his vision leading him to paint more secular themes, such as the peasant life, market scene and others. He had abandoned the traditional theme since then.His works was illustrated in bright colour, aesthetic figures and elongated deformation found in the figures of animal and vegetation (rice and grass). Aside from Indonesia, Sadia’s works have been exhibited in Netherlands, German, Swiss, Mexico and United States. Sena, Ida Bagus Putu (b. Tebesaya, ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1966) He started to paint seriously since he was 23, after learned the skill from his father, Ida Bagus Wiri, a Pita Maha alumni and a brother of Ida Made Poleng. Sena’s works are delicate dominated with earth colour. He has illustrated various themes of Balinese performing art scene and yoouth’s dynamic daily life. His works feature various figures in a small canvas, therefore the figures are presented in detailed. Sena’s works have been displayed in various important exhibitions including the one held in Museum Puri Lukisan. Sobrat, Anak Agung Gede (Padangtegal, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, 1911 - 1992) A member of the Pita Maha artists’ association, he was one of the first Balinese artists to study with Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet. His work was influenced by both teachers. Sobrat spent two years as a lecturer at ASRI / Indonesian Academy of Fine Arts, Yogyakarta from 1957-1959. He received the Dharma Kusuma Art Award and the Wijaya Kusuma Art Award. Stefan Buana (b. Padang Panjang, W. Sumatra, Indonesia, 1971) He studied at the Indonesia Art Institute (ISI) Yogyakarta. He has participated in the Festival Kesenian Yogyakarta from 1996-1998. In 1999, he exhibited his works together with Wayan Wirawan at Ardiyanto Gallery, Yogyakarta, and in a group show at the Kembang Gallery, Jakarta. His art works has been exhibited in many selected group exhibitions, among which are