Nyoman Gunarsa oil painting Two Balinese Dancers Indonesia

Description: Nyoman Gunarsa (Indonesian, 1944-2017)untitled (Two Dancers) oil on canvas, signed l.r. Two Balinese women dancers are transformed into decorative patterns. The the emphasis is placed upon color and design, transforming ancient mythological figures into modern, purely decorative forms. canvas measures approximately: 29" W x 27 5/8" Hframe measures approximately: 45" W x 43 1/2" H Please note that shipping charges are inclusive of insurance, payment processing and carrier fees. The canvas will ship in one box and the frame in another. eBay estimates only one box, the estimate is for the canvas only. Additional shipping charges will apply if you choose to ship the frame too. About Nyoman Gunarsa Born in Klungkung, East Bali in 1944, Gunarsa was the first post war Balinese artist to rise to national prominence. He was a modern Balinese artist, the first to achieve such prominence in Indonesia and internationally. He lectured at The Academy of Art (Akademi Seni Rupa Indonesia) in Yogyakarta and was co-founder of Sanggar Dewata Indonesia (1970) – a very important and influential artists’ association in Indonesia. Gunarsa used the elements of Balinese iconography, costumes and ceremonies, propagating them freely through his paintings and drawings with dynamic lines and strokes alluding to rhythm, dance and movement. Gunarsa developed his expressionistic style in the 1980's; he described his painting process using words such as “singing” and “dancing.” Gunarsa’s signature style was an adaptation from western art, in which the individual’s innovative ideas, emotions and energy are omnipotent. Freedom and power of expressive, often minimal brushstrokes defined his visual approach. Gunarsa captured a fresh sense of dynamism in his interpretations of iconic scenarios from the Balinese Hindu legends, along with his revolutionary method of capturing traditional ceremony and performance, especially beautiful women dancing as this painting depicts. Fusing his cultural knowledge with elements of expressionism and abstract painting immediately set his work apart from that of his contemporaries. While experimenting with and remaking the visual hallmarks of Balinese imagery, Gunarsa respected and valued traditional culture and classical paintings. He made one of the most significant collections of traditional Balinese paintings and related accessories such as puppets, carvings and other objects of cultural decorum. Gunarsa built a museum in his home village of Banda in the 1990s. It is not without symbolism that the Nyoman Gunarsa Museum is a few kilometres from Gelgel, the centre of the Balinese Kingdom which during the reign of King Dalem Waturenggong (middle 16th century) experienced renowned cultural prosperity. The King offered generous support and patronage to artisans and artists of the nearby village Kamasan. Thus, the Kamasan-style of painting emerged, with artists of the village producing pictures for temples and royal courts over several centuries, setting the standards and assurance of quality for this original artform - an essential part of Balinese cultural identity. Dr Gunarsa was not only a prominent artist and educator but also a significant figure in Indonesian and Balinese culture, contributing generously to shaping its directions and social relevance for artists, the public and ultimately national heritage. He was the recipient of numerous awards, such as Pratisara Affandi Adi Karya Art Award (1976), Best Work of Biennale III and IV Jakarta (1978 and 1980), Lempad Prize (1980), Silver Medal of Biennale I Art of Yogyakarta (1988), Dharma Kusuma Cultural Award from Local Government of Bali (1994), and Satyalancana Kebudayaan Art Award from the President of the Republic of Indonesia (2003). S1.

Price: 11000 USD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

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