Widja, Ida Bagus Made | |
| (1912 - 1992, Indonesian) | |
| Batuan, Bali, Indonesia, 1912 - 1992. He started painting in 1933 from I Nyoman Patera. His early works - prior to 1950s - are dominated by the colours of black, brown and creme. Wija is a rebel on traditional themes in the history of Batuan style, therefore he earned the art award from Indonesian Higher Educatuon in Art (ASRI) in 1982. He also received the medal of Wija Kusuma and Dharma Kusuma from Balinese government. In 1985, he was rewarded with Anugerah Seni from Indonesian government. While in 1990, Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) rewarded him. He was a noted painter with works were already collected by Presiden Sukarno even during the 1950s. Until now, his work is still on displayed in the Presidential Palace. His work has been exhibited in Indonesia, Hawai, Singapore, Australia and USA. | |
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