Wayang Dewi by Wayan Suastama

Description

Wayang Dewi by Wayan Suastama

Wayang Dewi, acrylic on canvas. Painting by contemporary artist Wayan Suastama, exploring themes of ‘Hulu-Teben’ of Balininese philosophy.

“Wayang Dewi, this is about Dewi Sri.. is just a slightly different symbolic representation… She is a blessing… How do we carry out the blessing given to us with satisfaction and with gratitude? Wayang is a philosophy of life. Dewi symbolises the earth and womb.. where all is born.. gives birth to life and all its creations..”

~ Wayan Suastama

Artist Background

Wayan Suastama is a painter born in Lalanglinggah, Tabanan, Bali, 1972. He studied fine arts at ISI Denpasar. Since 1995 he has been diligent in displaying his works in joint and solo exhibitions, both at home and abroad, such as the Bali Megarupa (2019) exhibition. In 2000, his work entered the final of the Philip Morris Art Award.

In addition to Wayang Dewi by Wayan Suastama, you may enjoy exploring his other collections such as the Beauty of Transitions, go to link.

Suastamas’ works often feature female figures. A wide range of colours and textures, as a symbol of the regenerative and creative force. His new series which includes ‘Whispers to the Clouds,’ (Bisikan Pada Awan) explores in detail the philosophical theme of ‘upstream and downstream’ (Hulu Teben) in our relationship to the balance in Nature and is exhibited in World Without Sound  and Sawidji Comes Home 2023 Sawidji Gallery.

Return to Hulu with Wayan Suastama

Beauty of Transitions

Farmer Series, Wayan Suastama