"My name is I Wayan Gandung. I was born in 1965. I started to learn woodcarving when I was just six years old, together with other children. When I was young, I never thought that one day I would be a sculptor.
"I come from a poor farming family and it...
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"My name is I Wayan Gandung. I was born in 1965. I started to learn woodcarving when I was just six years old, together with other children. When I was young, I never thought that one day I would be a sculptor.
"I come from a poor farming family and it was hard to find time to learn or to buy materials. But I was lucky to have father, for he was able to carve and he taught me how to carve. During this time it was hard to focus seriously in carving, because we had to look after our two cows and also work in the rice field. Times were hard then, but I had a strong support from by my parents. Since 1995 until now, carving has become the main sustenance for my family.
"I enjoy working with Novica because my work can reach people outside Bali and this makes me feel respected as an artist. Also, I like the fact that Novica wishes to promote Balinese artists on an international level."
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