Wayan Purnata

Wayan Purnata was born in Penestanan village in Ubud, on December 15th 1978, he comes from a family of farmers. His parents worked in the field to put his brother and him through school. There are many artists in his community and perhaps it was this environment that encouraged his special talent.
He began painting as a hobby when he was twelve years of age. Since that time he has been studying and experimenting with different styles and techniques.
Initially, he learned the Young Artist Naïve style. He began learning the Traditional style when studying at SMSR Art High School of Ubud. Purnata began exploring Modern Abstract painting when he studied at the STSI Art Academy in Denpasar from 1997 until 2003.
Purnata seems to have found his expression with the abstract style. He is inspired by his dreams, nature, imagination and every day life situations.
His imaginative world is complex and mysterious. He paints with rich texture and has already developed a superb use of light and movement in his work.
He likes to express his thoughts without limiting his media.
He sometimes introduces natural materials in a collage effect and has already developed a great sense of creative freedom.
Purnata has also shown incredible skill with his use of watercolors.



Sheila Haisfield, Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A.
August, 2002






E x h i b i t i o n s
Ba l i - I n d o n é s i a :

1997 Exhibition at the Fine Art Academy (STSI) - Denpasar.
1998 Exhibition Gazes Bali of Gazes Suwung, Denpasar.
1998 Exhibition Dewan Perwakilan Daerah, Rei Bali of Buluh Indah - Denpasar.
1999 Exhibition with the conscripts of the 1997 STSI - Denpasar.
1999 Exhibition Restu Bumi Art Ritual Installation at Undag Campuhan - Ubud.
1999 Exhibition at the Taman Sari Gallery, Kedewatan Ubud.
2000 Exhibition at the Puri Lukisan Ratna Wartha Museum- Ubud.
2000 Exhibition with the conscripts of the 1997 STSI - Denpasar.
2000 Exhibition at Club Med - Nusa Dua.
2000 Exhibition at the Fine Art Academy (STSI) - Denpasar.
2000 Exhibition of recycled creations at the Fine Art Academy (STSI) - Denpasar.
2000 Exhibition Concours d'Art Novica - Ubud.
2001 Artistic collaboration Dua Hati Two hearts - Santra Putra Penestanan Gallery - Ubud.
2001 Exhibition at the Puri Lukisan Ratna Wartha Museum- Ubud.
2001 Solo exhibition The Transition - Namtiga Gallery, Campuhan, Sanggingan Ubud.
2002 Solo exhibition at the Sheila Haisfield gallery- Penestanan - Ubud.
2002 Artistic collaboration Dua Hati Two hearts - Santra Putra Penestanan Gallery - Ubud.
2002 Solo exhibition at Macaroni Restaurant - Legian - Kuta.
2002 Solo exhibition The Green of songs at the Hide out Fine Art - Ubud.
2003 Exhibition of the painting The Last Study Exhibit Hall of the STSI - Denpasar.
2003 Exhibition Solidarity of Young Artists - Badung Rice Field - Denpasar.
2003 Exhibition Artist in Harmony an True Colours at Bharata Art Gallery Ubud.
2003 Exhibition Solidarity Young Artist of Bali in The Red and White Reflection at National Grave of Hero`s -
at Margarana Tabanan Bali.
2004 Exhibition Give your Heart to Art at Spa Hati, Ubud Bali.
2004 Consultant for Satu hati Community Gallery in Penestanan (Bali Hati Foundation of Project)
2004 Exhibition Drawing and Cartoon 4th Bali Corruption Watch Dasa Muka at Arma Museum of Art, Pengosekan Ubud Bali.
2005 Exhibition with Penestanan Artists Community “ Ubud Art Festival “ at Penestanan Village.
2006 Exhibition with Nine Artist Of Ubud “ The Sacred Colours “ at Alila Hotel, Ubud Bali.
2007 Exhibition and Art Performance with Borobudur Artists Community “ 1001 History of Borobudur “ at Gallery Pondok Tinggal-
Borobudur, Magelang, Midle of Java.

I n t e r n a t i o n a l :

2003 Exhibition Introducing Indonesian Artists at the Sawah Art Gallery - Singapore
2003 Exhibition Fire of Land at the Gallery of the Java U Lounge - Montreal Canada
2003 Exhibition Ten Indonesian Artist an Small & Beatiful at Kiri Desa Gallery, Singapore
2004 Exhibition Singapore Arts a Fair 2004, Singapore.
2004 Exhibition at the MAA (Montreal Athletic Association) - Montreal Canada
2004 Solo Exhibition “ The Colour of Life “ at Gallery Richelieu, Montreal, Canada.
2004 Collaboration Exhibition “ Sculpture from Zimbabwe “ Gallery Richelieu, Montreal, Canada.
2004 Exhibition with “ seven international Artists “ Regards Multiples “ Gallery Richelieu, Montreal, Canada.
2005 Solo Exhibition “ Romance of Life “ Dachser Company, Mannheim, Germany.
2007 FRANCE / 'Les Ateliers Contemporains', Mulhouse / 'Café Désir', Lyon / 'Brin de Folies', Lutterbach / 'Malaïka', Paris /
'Le Geste', Nice / 'Ste Barbe', Sélestat / Permanent exhibition in 'Art Generation' Galleries in Paris, Lyon & Annecy -since 2006.
2008 FRANCE / 'Révolution'Art', Art Factory, Strasbourg.