bali art paintings

In the "Wuku" series of paintings, Javanese artist Lugiono celebrates traditional wayang characters with the ancient Wuku Balinese lunar calendar. In this painting Lugiono portrays two people, with Kala, from a Balinese legend, holding his hands up in the air. He is a Langkir - a person born during the week of the same name. According to the Wuku calendar, people born during this week are usually temperamental, greedy, uncivilized and stubborn. They are unable to protect the helpless, they like to boast and are therefore disliked by many.

Developed by Bali Aga people, the Wuku lunar calendar includes 210 days divided into 30 weeks or Wuku, varying from one to ten days. Each week has a name and number, which can be auspicious or inauspicious, and corresponds to a specific activity. Each week is believed to also describe types of personality according to birth.

There are different faces for every being, as Balinese artist Kasiyanto shows in his newest painting series. Using acrylic on canvas and a stunning folk art style, Kasiyanto depicts a tender mother and her child, each made of sinuous and intricate shapes in warm orange, brown and green hues to symbolize unconditional love.

The painting arrives signed and unstretched.

There are different faces for every being, as Balinese artist Kasiyanto shows in his newest painting series. Using acrylic on canvas and a captivating folk art style, Kasiyanto depicts a harmonious family made of sinuous and intricate shapes in bold red, purple, green and yellow hues to symbolize filial love.

The painting arrives signed and unstretched.

This exquisite traditional sculpture is hand carved in crocodile wood by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata. Unlike most traditional Balinese dances, the Janger dance allows both men and women to dance together. During the dance, twelve men move aggressively while twelve women sing and sway from side to side.

Bold hues and brushstrokes capture one of the thousand images of the spirit of art. Bali's Anton Papo merges the region's traditions with his talent, creating this stunning expressionist painting of a man. Pencil, ink and acrylic form each line, allowing a unique illusion.

The piece arrives signed and unstretched.

"All humans have strength within," says Bali's Kasiyanto while painting this sublime homage to resilience and perseverance. Inspired by the ancient drawings found in the regional palaces, the artist uses acrylic on canvas to create this captivating folk art composition of intricate beauty, where warm hues and green accents merge in sinuous and bold shapes that imitate human determination.

The piece arrives signed and unstretched.

Sharp and bold figures merge in a magnificent composition by Bali's Kasiyanto. Exuding strength and courage, this acrylic painting inspired by the region's classic arts aims to send a profound message: "Most humans wear masks to cover their shortcomings even though God created humans as the best creatures above other creatures," as the artist says.

The composition arrives signed and unstretched.

Neighbors work together during the rice harvest in this elegant batik painting. Gusti Made Sujana shares the spirit of togetherness, or otong royong. This system of communal aid is characteristic of this traditional Indonesian society. The only reward expected by participants is the satisfaction of having helped their neighbors to have a better life. All tasks become easier when shared by more than one and this belief in reciprocated obligations is an integral part of daily life to the Balinese.