About Loka Suara
Loka Suara is an Indonesian contemporary visual artist from Bali. He has exhibited since 1993 both nationally and internationally. Through explorations of techniques and visual characteristics. A conceptual thinker, a silent, deep observer of the emotional and psychological currents that ebb and flow through every day. A romantic non-conformist.
Biography
Nyoman Loka Suara is a painter born in Bali, on February 13, 1970. He studied fine arts at ISI Bali. Since 1993, he has been active in various joint exhibitions, including the Palette group exhibition at Come Out Festival Australia (1998), Beijing International Art Biennale, China (2015), and Asian Art Biennale II, Hong Kong (2017). He is also a member of the Militant Arts Community of Fine Arts.
Group Exhibitions
1993 – 2000
- 1993 – Fine art exhibition Dies Natalis of Indonesian Institute of Art (STSI) Denpasar.
- 1994 – KAMASRA Art Exhibition at Sidik Jari Museum-Denpasar.
- 1995 – KAMASRA Art Exhibition in Bali Art Festival XVIII at STSI Denpasar.
- 1995 – KAMASRA Art Exhibition Nyoman Gunarsa Classic Painting Museum Klngkung-Bali.
- 1996 – 93rd Generation of STSI Exhibition at Art Centre-Bali.
- 1996 – The 3rd PEKSIMINAS Art Collage Exhibition at Jakarta.
- 1999 – Fine Art Exhibition at 9 Fine Art Gallery Ubud-Bali.
- 2000 – ASTAMANAH Art Community exhibition at Art Centre Denpasar-Bali.
2001 – Present
- 2003 – Tiga Rupa Exhibition at 9 Fine Art Gallery Ubud-Bali.
- 2013 – Rasa Kita De Fronto Art Exhibition Ubud-Bali.
- 2014 -The Art Auction at W Retreat & Spa Bali Insan Kreatif Exhibition at Gedung Merdeka Bab.
- 2015 – Beijing International Art Bienale Exhibition, China.
- 2016 – Heritage Note Exhibition at Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel.
- Niti Bumi Exhibition at Bentara Budaya Bali, 2016
- Tribute To I Gusti Made Deblog Exhibition at Denpasar Art Space, 2016.
- 2017 – Amazing Thing Exhibition at LV8 Resort Hotel Bali
- 2017 – ASEAN Art Bienale Exhbition at Hongkong.
- 2018 – Patience is Earth Exhibition at Sudakara Art Space Sanur-Bali.
- 2018 – Ninnaya Rupa at LV8 Resort Hotel Bali.
- Bali Spirit of Nature Exhibition at Breeze Art Space BSD City, 2018
- 2019 – Militant Art Exhibition at Raos Art Gallery Batu Malang-East Java.
- Samya Art Exhibition at Santrian Art Ga11ery Sanur-Bali, 2019
- 2019 – Bali Mega Rupa Exhibition at Neka Museum, Ubud-Bali.
- 2021 – In Between Exhibition at Gajah Mas Gallery Ubud-Bali.
- 2021 – Trashfeeling Exhibition at Malu Dong Space, Denpasar-Bali.
- 2022 – No Box Exhibition at Alila Bali.
- 2022 – Freedom Exhibition at Titik Dua Ubud-Bali.
- 2023 ~ Rajah Rasa Exhibition at Tebe Kangin Art House, Tabanan-Bali.
- 2023 – Militant Art Exhibition at Batu 8 Art Studio, Batubulan-Bali.
- Bali Five #2 at The Forum, Canggu-Bali, 2023
Solo Exhibitions
- 2024 – Shades of Stone in Love, Solo Exhibition at Maya Gallery, Sanur Bali.
I am not a very productive artist. It does not mean to say that I do not have jobs I have work. But even by my measure, I am not as productive as many other artists that I know. I am unable to create work day in and day out. I am only able to create works when there is something niggling at me and I have something to say. Something I am curious about. This is my character.
Loka Suara
Insightful and Peculiar
The first time we were touched by the depth and warmth of his insightful peculiarities was when we discussed Shades of Stone and Love. The anecdotal way he shares the inspirations behind each of his works. They are everyday observations. Dry, to some but poignant and humorous at the same time. I suspect there is an absurdist inside the creative process of Loka Suara. But it is subtle and deeply rooted in earth and sky and accepting of all in between.
Art and Appetitte
I do not like to paint something that is burdened by issues of composition. I like to have a free space, its like one table with too many options to eat you can lose your appetitie. Sometimes just with one type of food, it can really whett your appetite.
Loka Suara
Perfect Imperfections
“That which is not perfect is like cigarettes. They say smoking is a sickness. Bad for your lungs. Some smoke until they are old and they are fine. As simple as that. Rightness and perspectives are always grey. Wherever you choose to stand, there is always a different perspective. The factory of tobacco company is one of the largest industries and employs hundreds and thousands of people. In art, maybe there are instances where this example may apply as well. The claim to ‘rightness’ and ‘best is never perfect. Because human beings are ignorant and have limitations. We should just assume we do not know much.” ~ Loka Suara
“He is a thinker. One does not always see it. He has a way of seeing things in a very contemporary way but behind it, it is never separate from the roots of his traditional heritage. Slow but quick. He is a paradox in a way. When nothing is getting his interest he is slow. You can see him sitting down and just being quite still. But then when it’s the moment, he’s right in the moment and will move quickly in that moment.” ~ Agus Kama Loedin
Loka Suara Related Events and Articles
Loka Suara is currently preparing for an upcoming group exhibition together with Agus Kama Loedin and Uuk Paramahita in collaboration with Sawidji. This coming December 2024 at Biji Art World Ubud, Bali.
