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The Non-Academic Painters Style
Non-academicians have learned their trade by serving as apprentices under established masters. These artists, though not formally trained, often display extraordinary technical skill. Their work is eclectic and can't be easily classified, but most still paint in the traditional style for the tourist market. You need at least a rudimentary knowledge of Balinese literature to appreciate them. Subject matter includes detailed scenes from Buddhist mythology, bird-and-banana leaf panels (the current rage), and vivid depictions of the natural world. The art comes straight from the heart. Among the most eminent are I Made Nyana, Bendi, and Budi, whose paintings cost up to US$1000. These painters work in the Batuan-style-naturalistic, heavily shadowed figures, and miniatures of paper with little leftover space. Another extremely successful artist is I Nyoman Meja, whose studio is in Taman near the Nomad Restaurant (if coming from Peliatan, turn right). He asks US$2000 for one of his phantasmagoric, exquisitely executed paintings. |
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