Born in 20th September, 1975.
Wayan Suarmadi started painting at a very early age while still in elementary school. Inspired by both of his great grandfather I Wayan Gerudug and his grandfather I Wayan Durus, who were distinguished painters of traditional style. Wayan improve his painting skills by studying for about a year with I Nyoman Daging. He also developed his skills by doing some painting experiment even with the painting material used and also the painting techniques. In 1992 he won second place in a national painting competition in Jakarta presented by the ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications.
Through his paintings, Wayan expresses his admiration of the beauty of landscape, a creation of god and being such he strongly believes must be protected and preserved. His works truly display his own love for the beauty of nature.
By using oil or acrylic and sand he creates unique paintings that are a tribute to the beauty of our natural surroundings.
Studio : Pilar Batu
Jl. Pengosekan, Ubud 80571, Gianyar - BALI
Phone: 62 (361) 978197
Hand Phone: 08123980044
Email: pilarbatugallery (at) gmail.com
AWARDS
1992 Best art work for “Wisata Remaja Nusantara” Painting Competition in Bali.
Won second place in a national painting competition in Jakarta presented by the ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunications.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2003 Solo Exhibition “ Pernik Laut” at PILAR BATU Gallery, Ubud, BALI
2004 Solo Exhibition “ Beauty of Nature” at Maya Ubud Resort, BALI
2006 Solo Exhibition “ Landscape” at Maya Ubud Resort, BALI
2007 Solo Exhibition “ Sense of Sand” at Prada Lounge, Ngurah Rai Airport, BALI
Solo Exhibition “ Sense of Sand” at Bidadari Art Space, BALI
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
1992 Group Exhibition for finalist of “Wisata Remaja Nusantara” Painting Competition at Taman Ismail Marzuki, JAKARTA
1993 – 1996 Group Exhibition at The Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur, BALI.
2000 – 2001 Group Exhibition at Hotel Putri Bali, Nusa Dua, BALI.
2002 Group Exhibition “Nawa Rupa” at Peliatan, Ubud, BALI
Group Exhibition at Hotel Putri Bali, Nusa Dua, BALI.
2003 Group Exhibition “Nawa Rupa” at Hotel Maya Ubud Resort, BALI
Group Exhibition at Hotel Putri Bali, Nusa Dua, BALI
2004 Group Exhibition “Tebar Warna2004” at Bharata Gallery, BALI
Group Exhibition “ Realitas Gerak Menuju Keajegan Bali” at the Bali TV, Denpasar, BALI
2005 Group Exhibition "Pelukis Gianyar" at Yayasan Dharma Bhakti Astra (YDBA) Gallery, JAKARTA
Group Exhibition Pelukis Gianyar at Hotel Nikko, JAKARTA.
2006 Group Exhibition “ Landscape Lima Rupa “ at Pilar Batu Gallery, Ubud, BALI
2007 Group Exhibition in Launching Bali Branding “Shanti, Shanti, Shanti” - JAKARTA
2008 Group Exhibition “Asia International Art II” at Nitcu Yukou Kaikan Bijutsukan, JAPAN
2009 Group Exhibition at Meda Prada Gallery, JAKARTA