Lot 100
Nyoman Gunarsa
b. Indonesia, 1944 - d. 2017
Balinese Dancer, 2001
oil on canvas
94 x 94cm
PROVENANCE
Private collection, Kuala Lumpur
ESTIMATE RM 10,000 – 18,000
PRICE REALISED RM 11,200.00
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The expressionistic works of Indonesian maestro Nyoman Gunarsa are inspired by folk tales from Balinese culture and Hindu Legends. He is recognised as one of the pioneers of modern Indonesian art which allows insight to understanding the philosophy and beliefs of Indonesian society. The artist’s formal explorations in composition are based dominantly on the rich artistic heritage of Bali, with themes centered on local dances, gamelan music and wayang puppets combined with western academic art principles. This painting illustrates a captivating lady performing a dance, dressed in ceremonial attire with her hands and body gestures captured in motion. His signature aesthetic highlights technical mastery in portraying lines, complemented by a strong sense of colour which enhance the rhythmic movement of the painting.
Nyoman Gunarsa was given Bali’s Dharma Kusuma Cultural Award in 1994, and the President of Indonesia’s Satyalan Cana Cultural Award in 2003. His other awards include the Pratisara Affandi Adi Karya Art Award (1976) and the Lempad Prize (1980). He also won the Jakarta Biennale II and IV award in 1978 and 1980, respectively. Nyoman studied at the Indonesian Academy of Fine Arts (Asri) in Yogyakarta in 1976. He was a founding member of the Sanggar Dewata (Superior Artist Studio) in Bali in 1970, which is dedicated to helping Indonesian artists. |