Ida Bagus Indra

Ida Bagus Indra is a young promising Balinese artist whose work is strikingly bold and full of emotions.  The evidence of his aesthetic and spiritual experiences are clearly expressed in fast moving brush strokes that are full of energy and colour. Ida Bagus Indra’s immense creative spirit is shown through his unique, innovative approach to Balinese culture, including traditional and sacred dance, priests and Balinese ceremonies bound to the Hindu faith and philosophy of life.  He combines the sacred with familiar aspects of everyday life in revealing and inspired ways; images of children, women and family that touch the heart of every human being.

Ida Bagus Indra launched his first exhibition in 1996, followed by numerous exhibitions in Indonesia and abroad. Ida Bagus Indra received top recognition at the 2003 Indonesia Art Awards before moving to Melbourne.  There he was known to be one of Indonesia’s leading artists, emerging as a finalist from among 1249 artists and 2800 works represented judged by the jury: Indonesian cultural figures Taufik Ismail, Dr. Oei Hong Djien – collector, Agus Dermawan T – collector and curator, Dr. M. Dwi Marianto  and  Prof. Srihadi Soedarsono – both lecturer and critic. As a result a series of solo exhibitions have followed at Lynne Wilton Gallery in Melbourne in April 2004 and March 2006, Ganesha Gallery at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bali in July 2004, Taksu Gallery in Jakarta and Amandari Resort - Ubud in December 2005. Ida Bagus Indra has also participated in group shows in Germany, Melbourne, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi – Malaysia, and other big cities in Indonesia such as  Surabaya, Yogyakarta  and   Malang.

Ida Bagus Indra is a significant Indonesian contemporary artist – the narrative of his work articulates traditions and modernity.