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Dewa Putu Mokoh was the first of six children. He was born in Pengosekan, Ubud in 1936. His father, Dewa Rai Batuan, was an undagi (traditional Balinese architect) and famous gamelan musician. His mother, Gusti Niang Rai, was an expert in making lamak (decoration for offerings). Mokoh only had three years of education at the People's School (SR), equivalent to elementary school.
Mokoh began to study drawing when he was about 15. However, his desire to become a painter had troubled his heart since childhood. Unfortunately, his father strongly opposed his desire to become a painter and rather wanted him to work in the fields, husbanding ducks and cows. For his father, painting was just a waste of time and didn’t generate any income.
However the teenage Mokoh had plenty of initiative. Though he was busy working in the rice fields, he often managed to find time to play at the home of his uncles, I Gusti Ketut Kobot and I Gusti Made Baret. He loved watching and admiring them while they were painting and he also learned a lot of traditional art techniques from them: such as sketching, colour blocking, shading, highlighting, and gradation.*
Mokoh later met Rudolf Bonnet (1895-1978), a Dutch painter who had lived in Ubud since 1929. Bonnet was one of the initiators and founders of Pita Maha (1936) and the Ubud Painters’ Group (1951). Mokoh was keen to show Bonnet the drawings and paintings that he had learned to create from his uncles.
Bonnet taught Mokoh the principles of modern painting. These included techniques for color recognition, mixing colors, composition, discovering one’s own creativity, as well the principle of freedom in painting. Bonnet always suggested that Mokoh search for his own creativity rather than follow in the footsteps of Kobot and Beret who focused on traditional themes.
As a result of this contact with Bonnet, Mokoh experienced enlightenment. His confidence grew. He began to realize that good paintings did not have to have Ramayana and Mahabarata themes with complicated compositions filling the image area. Mokoh felt that the purpose of such paintings was to disguise the lack of ability of the painter to work on images.
For Mokoh, good paintings can also be based on objects around the painter, or created based on fantasy and imagination, with simple coloring techniques and image processing. A painter must dare to paint with different styles and objects, must dare to explore new possibilities.
Over time, the themes of Mokoh’s paintings became quite diverse. He painted about everyday life, flora and fauna, folklore, the world of children, fantasy, erotica, or simple things that attracted his attention.
In the context of art in Bali, Mokoh is an anomaly. By studying with Kobot and Baret, he was born into the realm of traditional painting. However, the advice of Bonnet and his friendship with Mondo opened his horizons to further develop himself in the thinking of modern art.
Personal character is very strong in Mokoh's paintings which are often considered eccentric. He was not interested in painting the decorative things that usually appeared in traditional painting. However, with gentle strokes, he swooped straight onto on the subject matter that he portrayed through humorous, innocent, and often surprising narratives.
Mokoh has broken through the Pengosekan or traditional style of painting that tends to be static and patterned. Using this ability with traditional painting techniques, he processed ideas and themes that were modern or even contemporary on his canvases. However, frequently there are no traces of traditional painting techniques to be found in his paintings. Mokoh is an innovator, a reformer, as well as a breaker of Pengosekan's style of painting.
In addition to domestic exhibitions, Mokoh's paintings have appeared in many joint exhibitions abroad, including America, Australia, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Venice. In 1995, Mokoh’s paintings were exhibited at a solo exhibition at Fukoaka Art Museum, Japan.
* The original Balinese terms are: nyeket, ngabur, ngasir, nyigar, ngontur.
I. G. W. Murjana Yasa, is an Associate Professor in the Doctoral Study Program in Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Udayana University, Denpasar-Bali. His reasearch is on the creative economy and agriculture, as well as small and medium industries in Bali. +
I Gde Agus Darma Putra, born in Central Strait, Bangli, Bali, August 2, 1991. He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate education at the Denpasar State Hindu Dharma Institute. Has worked as a teacher and lecturer. He is actively involved in the IBM Dharma Palguna Foundation which is engaged in the maintenance, translation, and research of Old Javanese, Balinese, and Lombok literature. He is also active in Bangli Sastra Komala which is engaged in modern Balinese literature. His writings are in the form of poetry, essays, articles published in several mass media, such as atkala.co, Bali Post, etc. A poem of his is also summarized in the anthology “Tutur Batur” (2019). +
Head of the expert team of BASAbali Wiki, Head of the Balinese Governor's Language Board, and Vice Dean at Udayana University +
Name : I Gede Anom Ranuara, S.Pd., S.Sn., M.Sc., M.Ag.
Birthday : September 7, 1968
Occupation: Artist
Status : Married +
I Gede Ardhika was born in Singaraja, Bali, 15 February 1945. He was Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia in the Gotong Royong Cabinet (2001-2004). It is the alma mater of STIA LAN, Bandung. Before becoming minister, he worked as Academic Director of Sahid Hospitality and Tourism (1988-1991), Secretary of the Directorate General of Tourism (1996-1998), Director General of Tourism, Department of Tourism, Arts and Culture (1998-2000), Deputy Chairman of the Tourism Development Agency and Arts (2000). He received the Mahaputra Adipradana Star Award from the Indonesian Government. He died in Bandung, February 20 2021. +
I Gede Ari Astina alias Jerinx is a musician and activist related to social and environmental issues. He was born in Kuta, February 10, 1977. He is the drummer for the music group "Superman is Dead" (SID) which was founded in 1995. This rock band has released seven albums, including "Angels and the Outsiders" (2010) which made SID invited to the “Warped Tour Festival” to hold concerts in several cities in the United States. SID is the only Indonesian band and the second band in Asia to have performed at the festival. Popular songs from SID include “Sunset in the Land of Anarchy” (2013), “Be a Legend” (2013). Not only active in the world of music, Jerinx also only pays attention to environmental and social issues. In 2015, he visited President Jokowi to explain about the reclamation policy in Tanjung Benoa, Bali. In addition, Jerinx is also a successful entrepreneur and brand ambassador of several streetwear brands. +
I Gede Aries Pidrawan is a teacher and writer born in Pidpid, Karangasem, April 2, 1987. He is a teacher at SMA PGRI 1 Amlapura. He wrote literature in Balinese and Indonesian. His published books are "The Guru" (a collection of joint works published in 2020), "Nyujuh Langit Duur Bukit" (joint work, Expression Library, 2019), "Women Worshiping Stone" (short anthology, Mahima, 2019), " Caterpillars in Mother's Womb” (short anthology, Mahima, 2019), “Gerubug” (children's story, Bali Language Center, 2018), “Bidadari Telaga Emas” (children's story, Balinese Language Center, 2017). He also often wins literary writing competitions. +
I Gede Robi Supriyanto is a musician and singer born in Palu, Central Sulawesi, April 7, 1979. He is one of the founders of the band Navicula. Robi is also known as a social and environmental activist. He is one of the supporters of the movement to reject the reclamation of Benoa Bay. He also fills his time by pursuing organic farming. Robi represented Indonesia in the Asia 21 Young Leaders organized by the Asia Society in 2016 to discuss his activities in the field of organic agriculture. Albums of songs that have been born with the band Navicula, among others, Self Portrait (1999), Alchemist (2005), Beautiful Rebel (2007), Love Bomb (2013), Face to face (2015). +
I Gede Robi Supriyanto was born in Palu, Central Sulawesi, 7 April 1979. He is a musician, social and environmental activist, and organic farmer. He is the vocalist and one of the founders of the music group Navicula. Robi once represented Indonesia in the Asia 21 Young Leader event organized by the Asia Society in 2016 to discuss his activities in the field of organic agriculture. In the field of music, he launched several singles, including the Story of a Cup of Coffee (2014), Freedom Skies (2014), Kids (2016), Metamorfosa Kata (2016), Open Road (2018), Let It Happen (2018), Wujud Cinta (2018), 2021). +
I Gedé Gita Purnama Arsa Putra was born in Denpasar on October 29th, 1985. In 2008 he finished his bachelors degree in Balinese Language and Literature at Udayana University, continuing on to postgraduate studies in linguistics specializing in literary discourse also at Udayana University. He is now a lecturer at Hindu Dharma State Institute of Denpasar. He has enjoyed writing poetry, short stories, and essays since junior high school. His works are published in Bali Orti (Bali Post), Bali Post, and Mediaswari (Pos Bali). Gita Purnama is the author of the poetry collections "Dendang Denpasar Nyiur Sanur," "Denpasar lan Donpasar," and "Angripta Rum." His now published book is collection of short stories entitled "Smara Reka" written together with his wife in 2014. Additionally, he is a member of the team of writers of the biography "I Wayan Beratha: Seniman Kelas Dunia." In 2016 he received the Rancage Literary Award for his service in preserving and developing modern Balinese literature.
Below is a link to one of his short stories called "Ngalih Sampi Galang Bulan" taken from the book "Smara Reka." +
I Gedé Putra Ariawan was born in Désa Banjar Anyar Kediri, Tabanan, on June 16th, 1988. He completed his bachelor's degree at Ganesha University of Education in Singaraja majoring in Education of Indonesian Language and Literature in 2010 and in 2014 completed his master's degree in the Ganesha University of Education Postgraduate Program. He now works as an Indonesian language teacher at Kediri State High School 1.
His works, which take the form of short stories, opinion pieces, articles, and poetry, have been published in Bali Orti (Bali Post), Media Swari (Pos Bali), Majalah Éksprési, and Majalah Satua. He has released a book in the form of a compilation of short stories entitled "Ngurug Pasih" in 2014 and received the 2015 Rancage Literary Award. On January 30th, 2016, he became speaker at the event Sandyakala #49 organized by Bentara Budaya Bali. +
Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Udayana University, who started to become a lecturer since 2010. Graduated from undergraduate studies and became the best graduate in 1999 at the Faculty of Law, Udayana University. Study Masters level at the Notary Masters Program, Universitas Brawijaya in 2007. Furthermore, for the doctoral study completed at the Law Faculty of Law Education at Udayana University in 2019 and returned to be the best graduate. Throughout her career as a lecturer, she actively made studies on legal and community problems, especially studies relating to customary law, indigenous peoples and their natural resources, progressive legal studies related to gender studies in law, legal anthropology, legal sociology as well as law and culture. The thinking that is studied more often is done with a progressive legal perspective. The results of these thoughts are published in international journals, national journals and in the form of textbooks in fulfilling teaching assignments. Participation in scientific meetings is also often done including in the call for papers and also as a resource, moderator and participant in an academic scientific forum. +
A photography graduate from the Indonesian Art Institute (ISI), Denpasar.
Balinese photographer I Gusti Agung Wijaya Utama S. Sn has a unique vision to raise awareness of the past through distinct, eye-catching fine art and reconstruction portrait photographs. Gung Ama, as he is known, does not use digital technology, but a process from the past; the Afghan Box Camera. As the name suggests, the camera is linked with Afghanistan, being first used in villages by travelling photographers before there were any photography studios.
“Digital technology and the modern mindset desiring immediate outcomes and satisfaction are impacting upon the art of photography and contributing to the erosion of traditional Balinese values,” said Gung Ama, born in Batubulan Gianyar in 1988, whose interest is photography began in 2006. “Nowadays, smartphones equipped with sophisticated cameras are affordable and an essential modern icon and tool. Moreover, social media and selfies dramatically impact lifestyles and alter our concept of identity. By recreating the nostalgia and curiosity of old Bali through manual, handmade photos, my objective is to reignite cultural memory while inspiring awareness and discussion among all the generations.”
“My photography reflects the growing sentiment within the Balinese seeking a return to the wisdom of the past,” Gung Ama said. “In the face of modernity and the homogenisation of cultures, I believe it is important to celebrate and embrace cultural icons to help reinforce our identity. In addition, it’s essential to be reminded of our forefather’s messages, culture lost and the wisdom of the past.”
Article by Richard Horstman +
I Gusti Ayu Agung Mas Triadnyani was born in Jakarta, December 2, 1967. She is a poet who is also a lecturer at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Udayana University. She holds a master's and doctoral degrees in Literature at the University of Indonesia (UI). In addition to writing poetry, she also conducts studies on modern literature, such as Balinese Women in Mata Oka Rusmini: A Study of Her Creative Works (Research on Women's Studies, 2008) and the Collaboration of Traditional Community Culture with Modern Culture in WSRendra's Drama Tuyul Anakku (Research Indonesian Literature Study Program, 2012). She is often invited as a jury for various literary events, such as the Bali Province Language Ambassador Jury, as well as various writing competitions. Her published books include “Book Seeking Temples” (2011), “Book I See Bali” (2015). +
I Gusti Ayu Bintang Darmawati or usually known as Bintang Puspayoga, was born in Denpasar, 24 November 1968. She is the Indonesian Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection in the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet under the leadership of President Joko Widodo. She is the first Balinese woman to be elected as minister.
He studied high school at SMAN 3 Denpasar. Then he continued studying at Ngurah Rai University, Denpasar. He obtained a Master's degree in Cultural Studies at Udayana University, Denpasar.
Before becoming a minister, she started her career by participating in the 1992 Puteri Indonesia event representing the province of Bali and won 2nd place. She is also known as a table tennis athlete. He won the PB Perwosi Table Tennis Championship in October 2010 at GOR Sumantri Brojonegoro, Jakarta. He was appointed General Chair of the All Indonesian Table Tennis Association (PTMSI) for Bali Province for the 2010-2014 period. He also pioneered the table tennis championship between PKK banjars throughout Denpasar City in 2002. +
I Gusti Ayu Diah Yuniti is a doctor and lecturer in Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Agriculture, Mahasaraswati University, Bali. Her doctoral study was obtained from the Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Udayana University, Bali Indonesia in 2018. Diah Yuniti has also published a number of scientific papers including the Impact of Covid-19 on Community Life in the Province of Bali, Indonesia. Apart from being a teaching lecturer, Diah Yuniti is also active in the social organization of the Bali Province Traditional Village Council. +
Ayu Laksmi full name I Gusti Ayu Laksmiyani, born in Singaraja, Bali, November 25, 1967. She is a singer, songwriter, dancer, film and theater actress. Was known as a lady rocker in the early 90's. In 2011, twenty years since his first album was released, she re-emerged with her latest album, Svara Semesta. Currently, Ayu Laksmi is active again in various local, national and international music events/festivals.
Ayu grew up in a family that loves art, especially music. Since getting to know the world of the stage at the age of 4 years, Ayu began to actively participate in various art festivals, both on a local, national, and even international scale.
Ayu Laksmi's name became known since she won BRTV at the Bali Province level in 1983 for the Trio version with her two sisters Ayu Weda and Ayu Partiwi in the Trio, "Ayu Sisters", which later in the same year won an award as Third Place and at the same time as the Best Appearance Trio. BRTV for the National Level.
Ayu Laksmi is also known as one of the lady rockers in the national music scene in the era of 1984-1993 where Ayu is also one of the singers from Bali who managed to penetrate the national music industry. Indonesian music at that time.
In 1989 Ayu contributed to the compilation album Indonesia's Top 10 with the single Not Always Gemilang created by Didi AGP, the sound track of the film Note Si Boy 2 with the song Hello Sobat created by Harry Sabar. In 1991 published her first album entitled The Lost Palace with arranger Raidy Noor. However, after the album was circulated his name immediately disappeared from the Indonesian music industry. Ayu returned to Bali in 1992 to continue her studies at the Faculty of Law, Udayana University, and graduated as a Law Degree in 1993 +
I Gusti Ayu Putu Mahindu Déwi Purbarini, SS, was born in Tabanan, October 28, 1977. She studied Indonesian Literature at the Faculty of Letters at Udayana University Denpasar until she graduated and received a bachelor's degree in Indonesian literature, 8 May 2004. Her poems were published in the Tabloids Wiyata Mandala, Bali Post, Buratwangi Magazine, Canang Sari. She has been on the cover of the Bali Gumi magazine “Sarad” (édition no.19, July 2001) and published in the book "Bali Tikam Bali" by Gdé Aryanatha Soéthama on page 86 entitled 'Cuntaka' Luwes Only (p.87). Now a lecturer in Indonesian Literature at IKIP PGRI Denpasar and FKIP Mahasaraswati Denpasar. She also takes care of being the manager of the youth literary magazine “Akasa”, the Indonesian Youth Literature Studio (SSRI) Bali in Tabanan.
“Apang ja Bisa Maschool”, her short story won the first prize in the Bali Unity Writing Competition throughout Bali (1994). “Lombok Yang Bali”, a short story about sightseeing, competitions at the Bali Post, won 2nd place (1995). “Dara in a Boat Bottle”, the first runner-up in the poetry writing competition in Bali in the 'Sea Orientation Week' Dénpasar (1999). His poem “The Moon in a Transparent Room” was included in the “Anthology of Vibrating Poetry II”, Kota Batu, Malang (1996). In addition, a collection of her poems with the title “The Moon in a Transparent Room” was published by the Center for Language Center Dénpasar (2006). Followed by a collection of modern Balinese poetry entitled "Taji", which was in demand by the modern Balinese literary magazine "Buratwangi"
She has written Indonesian literature in the form of poetry and short stories since Era magazine at SMP Negeri 2 Tabanan (1989-1991). Chief Editor of Widya magazine, SMA Negeri 2 Tabanan (1994-1995). Served as editorial staff for Kanaka magazine, Faculty of Letters and the UKM Academic tabloid, Udayana University Dénpasar (1996-1997). Participated in journalistic training in the ring Dénpasar, Yogyakarta and Malang (1995, 1996, 1997). Besides that, he was with Sanggar Purbacaraka. The most fun part was whens he was in kindergarten and elementary school (1982-1988) often dancing on TVRI Denpasar in the program "Aneka Ria Safari for the Children of the Archipelago.
I Gusti Ayu Raka Rasmi is a Balinese dancer born in Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar, March 10, 1939. Raka Rasmi was the first to dance the Oleg Tamulilingan dance which was created by I Ketut Maria, a choreographer from Tabanan, Bali, at the request of John Coast. Raka Rasmi introduced this romantic dance to foreign countries through her first art tour to Paris, Europe and the United States in 1953. Raka Rasmi has been dancing since the age of twelve by joining Sekaha Gong Peliatan, Ubud. John Coast named Raka Rasmi as a star dancer, thanks to her stunning performance when dancing. Raka Rasmi has danced in various parts of the world, such as China (1959), Pakistan (1964), Japan (1964), Australia (1971), Europe (1971), USA (1982), and Singapore (1996). Raka Rasmi dedicated her life to the art of dance, especially the famous Oleg Tamulilingan dance. She has many disciples from within and outside the country. Raka Rasmi passed away on March 17, 2018. +
