ABOUT THE ARTIST

Suanjaya Kencut (1994, Indonesia), as a child of Bali,  He understood how rich his land was in culture, with a treasure trove of artistic creations resulting from the interconnections of history, traditions, and religions. Art has been a part of his life since he was in vocational high school, and it served as the foundation for his painting practice. Following that, he continued his education in art at the Yogyakarta Indonesian Art Institute.

Suanjaya learned arts and crafts in the 6th grade and formed his unique style with a doll-like persona that is said to be Barong or Rangda because it was made by human hands. “It was used for ritual purposes, whereas I found it easier to make something simple and close to me, which also helped me insert moral messages into my work”. His tunnel vision on art, which had previously been limited to the island's traditions, began to broaden to include more diverse perspectives of the world beyond.