Lot 28
145 x 145 cm ; 190 x 190 cm ( with frame )
oil on canvas
signed and dated 2005 lower right
This work is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity
伊·紐曼·古納沙《莫克萨木偶》2005年作 油彩 画布
款识：艺术家签名 2005（右下）
此作品附上保证书
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Notes:
I Nyoman Gunarsa is one of the key founders of Indonesian contemporary art. He is known for his deep Balinese traditional roots and modern artistic language. "Bali Dancer" was created in 2005, during the mature phase of the artist’s career, and fully demonstrates his refined sensitivity and precise ability to capture dance, movement, and national spirit.
The painting characterized by unrestrained lines and bright, lively colors. The dancers appear graceful and focused, as if performing in a sacred ceremony, evoking an atmosphere of near-religious ritual. Gunarsa does not aim for realistic depiction, but instead emphasizes the rhythm of dance and the freedom of the soul through abstract color blocks and expressive brushstrokes.
The medium of watercolor on paper further enhances the work’s fluidity and transparency, making the dancers seem to merge with the surrounding atmosphere—imbued with poetry and spirituality. In the interplay of shifting light and shadow, the mystery and spirituality of Balinese culture are transformed into a modern visual language, becoming a bridge between tradition and the contemporary.
This work is large in scale and rich in composition. It stands as a representative watercolor masterpiece from the artist's later period, showcasing his eclectic style and enduring love for local culture. It holds significant value for both collectors and art researchers.
伊·纽曼·古纳沙是印尼当代艺术的重要奠基者之一，以其深厚的峇厘传统根基融合现代艺术语言而著称。《巴厘岛舞者》创作于2005年，正值艺术家风格成熟的高峰期，充分体现了其对舞蹈、动势与民族精神的高度敏感与精准捕捉。
画面线条奔放洒脱，色彩鲜明灵动。舞者身姿曼妙，神情专注，仿佛正处于神圣祭典中的舞蹈瞬间，传达出一种近乎宗教性的仪式氛围。古纳沙并未执着于现实主义的描绘，而是通过抽象的色块与表现性的笔触，强调舞蹈的韵律与心灵的自由。
纸本水彩这一媒材更强化了作品的流动性与透明感，使舞者仿若融入背景的氛围中，充满诗意与精神性。在光影变幻中，巴厘文化中的神秘与灵性被转化为现代艺术语言，成为沟通传统与当代的桥梁。
本作尺寸宏大，构图饱满，是艺术家晚期代表性的水彩力作，展现了其不拘一格的风格与对本土文化永恒的热爱，极具收藏与艺术研究价值。 - Condition: The work overall is in good condition. No sign of restoration and retouching on this work. The canvas is in good condition. The work is framed with handcrafted frame
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