soft ground etching on archival cotton paper 285gr
by Ida Bagus Putu Purwa
2021
90 x 70 cm (paper size), 60 x 40 cm (image size)

IDA BAGUS PUTU PURWA

Ida Bagus Putu Purwa (or often called Gus Purwa) is a contemporary Balinese artist who portrayed his works using human figures to express his feeling, emotion, and imagination. They are reflections of himself, as an individual living his creative life and as part of the social beings living in the Balinese community. However, his recent works are inspired spiritually by an artist from Denpasar, Gusti Made Deblog.

Born and raised in Bali, and also graduated from the Indonesian High School of Art (STSI) Denpasar makes Gus Purwa holds the custom, culture, and tradition in Bali strongly and becomes the root of his artworks. Besides, his interest in the combination of charcoal and oil techniques creates a distinctive feature in his works. His creations are highly appreciated and recognized by international galleries and art institutions. Also, his exhibition experiences have been to many major cities in Asia and Europe.

Note: Kindly note that due to the handmade nature of this product, there may be slight variations in color and/or craftsmanship.