Gunarsa, Nyoman (Klungkung, Bali, 1944 - 2017) Legong Dance

Nyoman Gunarsa’s paintings are among the most dynamic and expressive portrayal of women in Balinese art. What distinguishes him from other Balinese artists is his highly individual expressive and dynamic style of painting, which he developed since 1970. Gunarsa's paintings are composed of various brushstrokes. It seems that initially they are broad and flat to create shapes or volumes. Then, later, they become more rapid and energetic to accentuate edges and indicate movement. The women in Nyoman's paintings become a vehicle through which he expresses his own explosive artistic energy. This painting is a special piece because of its monumental size, showing the artist’s amazing energy and spirit for creativity. The painting was created in 2016, just a year prior to the artist’s death in 2017.
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 200 x 300 cm
Signature: signed (lower right): ”artist’s monogram”