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Nyoman Karsa

"My name is Nyoman Karsa and I was born at the center of Balinese dance in the village of Peliatan Ubud on December 31, 1967. I learned woodcarving from my father and the senior artists of my village, for example, the famous Wayan Winten. I have worked in my own art studio and shop since 1987.

"I commonly carve sculptures from ebony, suar, crocodile, and hibiscus woods. Each of the woods has specific characteristics of color, durability, and aroma. Ebony comes from Sulawesi, while the others grow locally. Mass media and the everyday traditional life of our environment and community in Bali are the sources of my inspiration. Some of my pieces deal with traditional dance, the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata, sports, animals, and abstract figures.

"When creating a sculpture, I first see it in my mind, making an image of how it would look on a log or a piece of wood. I make a draft on the wood piece, chiseling the initial form and detailing the parts, finishing it off by smoothing and polishing.

"There are five artists working on these wood carving creations in my shop. So far, I have never joined an art exhibition.

"I wish success for Novica and the world's artists!"