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Ketut Taram

"My name is I Ketut Taram and I was born in Batuyang, Gianyar regency, Bali in 1967. I learned how to make a sculpture from my older brother, Made Mudiawan. From 1975 until 1990 I made sculpture from suar wood. Then, from 1990 until 2000, I made sculpture from sandalwood. Lately, I've started to make sculpture from both sandalwood and suar wood.

"I began producing my own sculptures in 1992; before I'd worked together with my older brother until I had enough money to open my own art shop. There are five people working with me now in producing sculptures.

"Balinese culture and tradition inspired me in creating my artwork. As the son of I Wayan Kicen, a wood carver, it is not too hard for me to transfer my imagination into the medium.

"I have been in exhibitions at Kopinkra in Jakarta Center Fair in 1997 and at Art Center Denpasar, Bali in 1995. I do hope Novica can promote my artwork to the whole world so that I can give a proper life and a better future for my family - especially for my little child."