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MadeWianta multitalented artist, Made Wianta has a strong sense of environmental awareness and social responsibility. He manifests his senses into several art installations that have been exhibited nationally and internationally at prestigious galleries and museums. Born in the village of Apuan, Tabanan, Bali, Wianta’s mastery of color and form on canvas is matched by his passion in poetry, body movement in dance, and sense of rhythm in music. He also combines those three elements into installation or happening art events.
Presently, the artist is holding an exhibition at Gaya Art Space titled “Treasure Island”, a series of artwork inspired by the Indonesia’s abundant natural resources as the main treasures within the archipelago. The idea comes from the process of barong making and some materials required to create one, such as raw buffalo leather that represents an island, mirrors representing the treasures and reflections of human greed, and nails representing the sharpness of mind.
of Indonesia’s abundant resources which are colored by blood, tears, and violence. The exhibit will be held until January 15, 2013.
Gaya Art Space, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud, Bali. T: 979 252, 979 253
Through this exhibition, Wianta would like to remind us on how crucial the disclosure
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