Made Mariasta - Painter
Made (pronounced "Mahday") Mariasta is perhaps the finest practitioner of the "Keliki" style of painting living in Bali today. This style is derived from the miniaturist tradition of India, not surprising since Bali has been a Hindu culture for well over 1000 years.
This genre of painting is partially executed with sharpened bamboo sticks and very fine brushes. Mariasta uses what he calls Chinese ink and acrylic paints on acid-free watercolor paper.
Mariasta's paintings are mostly of Bali's famous and perhaps unrivalled scenery: rice terraces, volcanoes and jungle. Sometimes he paints mythical stories which are plentiful in Bali. Here are a few samples of his work and a photo of him and the view from his studio in Sebali, near Ubud.
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2 Comments:
Made is not only a fine painter but a talented musician and lovely man. I have encountered him often on my daily walks with my dog and he is always hospitable and smiles easily (like many Balinese). His sister happens to be my cook!
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