The expressionistic works of Indonesian maestro Nyoman Gunarsa are inspired by folk tales from Balinese culture and Hindu Legends. He is recognized as one of the pioneers of modern Indonesia 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 two women performing a dance, dressed in ceremonial attire consisting of complementary colours of red, yellow and green, with their hands and feet gestures captured in motion. His signature aesthetics highlights technical mastery in portraying lines, complemented by a strong sense of colour which enhances the rhythmic movement of the painting. In 1994, Nyoman Gunarsa established Museum Seni Lukis Klasik Bali in Klungkung, dedicated to classical and contemporary Balinese painting. The museum plays a pivotal role in the preservation and documentation of Balinese visual culture for future generations. He received his formal artistic training from Akademi Seni Rupa Indonesia in Yogyakarta. He helped to establish the Sanggar Dewata Indonesia (Superior Indonesian Artist Studio) for the development of contemporary Indonesian Art. His solo exhibitions were held at Chase Manhattan Bank, Jakarta (1987), Arcade Gallery, San Francisco, USA (1991), Blance Gallery, Osaka, Japan (1992), Gallery 21, Singapore (1993), Opera Gallery, Paris (1996) and Hamburgische Landesbank, Hamburg (1998). His group exhibitions include International Biennale in Sao Paulo, Brazil (1983), Forum Komunikasi Seni, Yogyakarta (1987), International Monetary Fund, Washington D.C., USA, (1991) and Biennale Jakarta, Indonesia (1996). His awards include the Dharma Kusuma Award, Bali (1995) and Siwi Nataraja Award, Bali (1996). His works can be found in public collections such as National Museum Jakarta, Department of Art and Culture, Jakarta, Fukuoka Museum, Japan, Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam, Holland, National Museum, Singapore, and the Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg, Russia.