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A Balinese Artist


A Balinese Artist
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Copyright: Agoes SK (wieyos) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 43 N: 2145] (8970)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-16
Categories: Daily Life, Artwork, Mood
Camera: Pentax K20D, Pentax DA 50-200mm 4-5.6 ED
Exposure: f/6.7, 1/15 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-27 2:45
Viewed: 421
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi Folks,

An image of a Balinese artist at work in Ubud.

Balinese art is art of Hindu-Javanese origin that grew from the work of artisans of the Majapahit Kingdom, with their expansion to Bali in the late 13th century. Since then, Ubud and its neighboring villages have been the center of Balinese art.

Ubud has been the center of art for centuries, with the surrounding royal houses and temples as the main patrons.

Prior to the 1920s, traditional wayang style paintings dominated the subject matters, although Jean Couteau (1999) believes that both secular and religious theme paintings have long been co-existing in the form of the expression of the unity of opposites (Rwabhinneda in Balinese belief system).

It was not until the late 1920s that this balance was tilted toward secular art by the arrival of western artists such as Covarubias, Le Mayeur de Mepres, Theo Meier, Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet.

The last two artists were often credited as the agents of change that brought Balinese Art to modernity.

Their influence culminated with the founding of the Pitamaha Art Guild in 1936, with Tjokorda Gde Agung Sukawati as one of its founders.

Its mission was to preserve the quality of Balinese Art in the rush of tourism to Bali. The board members of Pitamaha met regularly to select paintings submitted by its members, and to conduct exhibitions throughout Indonesia and abroad.

Pitamaha was active until the beginning of the second world war in 1942.

The subject matters shifted from religious narration to Balinese daily life. Ubud artists who were members to Pitamaha came from Ubud and its surrounding villages; Pengosekan, Peliatan and Tebasaya.

Refer here for more info.

Thanking you in advance for viewing and your kind words.

Agoes
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Wow, what an artists they are.!
Really beautiful paintings they create.
Your snapshot picture is good and very intersting, Agoes.
thanks for showing here.
Best wishes from Jan

A superb capture of the artist at work. His work seen is sharp and vivid, and the diagonal composition suits well. Ubud is indeed a wonderful place to visit. I bought 3 paintings during my last visit. Have a good day Agoes...Danilo

Hi goes
All is beautiful here: your picture and there from the street artist
TFS
Raimundo

Hi Wieyos!
Wonderful perspective. Very interesting scene. Good light. Nice colors. Very nice picture.
Cheers!

You both are master artists.

Hi Agoes,
Very good shot,beautiful idea.Congratulation.
Best regards,
Ralf

Wow, I'm impressed by the photo, but also by the painting. I could've watched that for hours.
Nice perspective here, and great colors.
Trudy

Hi Agoes,
wonderful and colourful image indeed,
excellent clarity and shapnes with beautiful detailes,
thanks also for the informative note,
welldone amy dear friend and tfs,
regards,
Taner

Hello, Agoes!
Nice shot, nice idea, nice colours...
Congratulations!
Regards,
Bruno

Assalamualaikum Agoes. To me, this is one of your best post to date. Top quality first class shot in natural color and ambiance. The intricacy of the craft is well visible and the tools are well laid for the job. Even though the face is missing, the concentration of this artist is very well displayed in the frame. You'll have to send this image to their Tourists' Board. A definite favorite and thanks so much for sharing. Jusni

The artwork is spectacular! Nicely captured, good strong colours and a POV and composition that draws the eye to the artwork, with components of its making carefully kept nearby.
Rew

Hi Agoes,
What a superb photo vith good pOV, colours and details.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

a very colorful composition. your colors are crisp and well defined. very well done. TFS.
y2koSan

Great photo
Wonderful colours in you photo
Love the message

TFS
DANNI

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1492 W: 123 N: 2165] (19849)
  • [2008-08-29 13:57]

Hello Agoes, well done, I like looking at artists working, good pov and excellent technique, thanks!

Mario

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  • RSK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 514 W: 131 N: 965] (7054)
  • [2008-08-31 17:08]

Wonderful detailed capture of this artist at work,I like your angle of shooting Agoes,as it shows not only the art piece but the artist & his tools,vibrant colours.What a steady hand & good eye this artist has,lots of small details to master.
TFf

Ron

Hello Agoes,
I love the composition and colours of this image. Sharpness, POV and exposure are all excellent. A truly wonderful capture of the Balinese artist at work. I think it was a good decision not to capture the artists face... that would have given competing subjects in the image. In your composition the eye is drawn towards the artwork that, by the way, is simply outstanding. A favorite for me! TFS Thomas

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