I Nyoman Masriadi
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I Nyoman Masriadi, a painter, is a prominent Indonesia
n contemporary artist.
. He received his training in art at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Yogyakarta. As a student, he was recognized by peers as one of the first contemporary Balinese artists who eased himself away from an encompassing concern with Balinese life, culture and traditions in his works. The visual imagery and narratives in his paintings derive from observations of social life and behavioral traits.
Masriadi is one of Southeast Asia's most well-received contemporary artists at auction.
He was awarded the prize for Best Painting at the Dies Natalis ISI Yogyakarta in 1997. He has participated in group exhibitions in Australia
and the Netherlands
, and in Indonesia
: In Bali,Singapore,Jakarta, Mungkid (Mageland), Solo, Surabaya and Yogyakarta.
2008 August (First Solo Exhibition)
2002
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
The sale of this work, a triptych conveying the resolve of the human spirit, marked a record for a contemporary Southeast Asian art piece at auction. It sold for about five times its estimated price.
'Jago Kandang' is currently ranked No.1 in Sotheby's Top Ten Contemporary Southeast Asian Paintings according to Asian Contemporary Arts and Culture Magazine, Vol.03 2008.
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
n contemporary artist.
Biography
Masriadi was born 1973, in Gianyar, BaliBali
Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east...
. He received his training in art at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Yogyakarta. As a student, he was recognized by peers as one of the first contemporary Balinese artists who eased himself away from an encompassing concern with Balinese life, culture and traditions in his works. The visual imagery and narratives in his paintings derive from observations of social life and behavioral traits.
Masriadi is one of Southeast Asia's most well-received contemporary artists at auction.
He was awarded the prize for Best Painting at the Dies Natalis ISI Yogyakarta in 1997. He has participated in group exhibitions in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, and in Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
: In Bali,Singapore,Jakarta, Mungkid (Mageland), Solo, Surabaya and Yogyakarta.
Exhibitions
2011 April 7-May 14- 'Nyoman Masriadi: Recent Paintings' at the Paul Kasmin Gallery co-organised by Gajah galleryGajah GalleryGajah Gallery is an art gallery in Singapore that explores the socio-cultural interests of Asia through art from the region. It was established in 1996 by Jasdeep Sandhu and promotes Southeast Asian Contemporary Art with an emphasis on Indonesian Contemporary...
, .
2008 August (First Solo Exhibition)
- 'Masriadi: Black Is My Last Weapon' at the Singapore Art MuseumSingapore Art MuseumThe Singapore Art Museum contains the national art collection of Singapore. It has a collection of 7,750 pieces of Singaporean and Southeast Asian modern and contemporary art, and has an expanding collection of new Asian and international contemporary art.- History :Officially opened in 1996, it...
co-organised by Gajah galleryGajah GalleryGajah Gallery is an art gallery in Singapore that explores the socio-cultural interests of Asia through art from the region. It was established in 1996 by Jasdeep Sandhu and promotes Southeast Asian Contemporary Art with an emphasis on Indonesian Contemporary...
, Singapore.
2002
- ‘Not Just Political’ at H. Widayat Museum, Magelang
- 'Terumba Karang’ Exhibition
2000
- ‘Seni Rupa Campur’ Exhibition at Beeldende Kunst (DBK), Dordrecth Netherland
1999
- Biennale VI at Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta
- ‘Knalpot’ Exhibition at Cemeti Art House, Yogyakarta
- Duet Exhibition with I GAK Murniaish at Cement Art House, Yogyakarta
1998
- An Exhibition at Museum RudanaMuseum RudanaMuseum Rudana or Rudana Art Museum was built in Peliatan, Gianyar Regency, Bali, by Nyoman Rudana. It is built following the concept of the Bali philosophy Tri Hita Karana, where art has a great contribution in spreading world peace, prosperity, and brotherhood amongst mankind...
, Ubud, Bali - An Exhibition at Imperial Hotel, Kuta, Bali
- Sanggar Dewata Indonesia Exhibition at Bentend Vredeburg, Yogyakarta
1997
- Kelompok 7 Exhibition–Sanggar Dewata Indonesian at Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta
- Dies Natalis Indonesian Art Institute Exhibition, Yogyakarta
1996
- ‘Dialog Between Two City” Exhibition at Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta
- Kelompok 7 Exhibition–Sanggar Dewata Indonesian at Sika Gallery, Ubud, Bali
- Sanggar Dewata Indonesian Exhibition at Taman Budaya Surakarta, Surakarta
- Young Artist II Exhibition at Bentend Vredebung, Yogyakarta
1995
- Dies Natalis Indonesian Art Institute Exhibition, Yogyakarta
- Collaboration Exhibition with Australian Art Student, Yogyakarta
- Indonesian Art Festival at Bentend Vredebung, Yogyakarta
- Sanggar Dewata Exhibition at Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta
- Sanggar Dewata Indonesian at Sika Gallery, Ubud, Bali
1994
- ‘Hitam Putih + Plus” an exhibition of Kelompok Prasidha at Indonesian Art Institute, Gampingan Yogyakarta
The Man From Bantul (The Final Round)
Sotheby's (Hong Kong): Final Price HK$7,82 million, or US$1,000,725.The sale of this work, a triptych conveying the resolve of the human spirit, marked a record for a contemporary Southeast Asian art piece at auction. It sold for about five times its estimated price.
Jago Kandang (Home Champion)
Sotheby’s (Singapore): Final Price US$370,668.
"Placed into the social and political context of Masriadi’s home country of Indonesia, it however simultaneously conveys a deeper story as he captures both the spirit and psyche of today’s society. The emotions that are demonstrated by the football fans in the background–on the far right, anger; elsewhere, cheering supporters waving the national flag and banners carrying the words “Indonesia”–are indicative of Masriadi’s cultural sensitivity and sharp humour."
'Jago Kandang' is currently ranked No.1 in Sotheby's Top Ten Contemporary Southeast Asian Paintings according to Asian Contemporary Arts and Culture Magazine, Vol.03 2008.
Jangan Tanya Saya Tanya Presiden (Don't Ask Me, Ask The President)
"One painting by Indonesian artist Nyoman Masriadi was expected to sell for up to $25,000. In the end, a Southeast Asian collector paid SGD$360,000 (HK$1,854,000) for it, setting a world record price for a Masriadi painting."