I Nyoman Masriadi

I Nyoman Masriadi was born 1973, Gianyar, Bali, Masriadi received his training in art at the Institute Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta. From the time he was an art student, he had already been recognised by peers as one of the very first contemporary Balinese artists who eased himself away from an encompassing concern with Balinese life, culture and traditions in his works. The visual imageries and narratives in his paintings derive from keen and intelligent observations of social life and behavioural traits. his visual vocabulary is striking, continuously refreshing and contemporaneously relevant.

Masriadi's works are marked by a consistently high quality - thoughtful in the messages that transmit from scenes and figures in his pictorial world, and painstakingly detailed in execution and finish. These qualities have led him to receive positive the positive reception of the art collecting world at large. He is presently Southeast Asia's most well-received contemporary artist at auction; the appreciation of his works is a testimonial to his forte and talent as a painter as well as a barometer of the ascendency of Southeast Asian contemporary art.

He was awarded the prize for Best Painting at the Dies Natalis ISI Yogyakarta in 1997. He has participated in group exhibitions in Australia and the Netherlands, and in Indonesia: In Bali, Jakarta, Mungkid (Mageland), Solo, Surabaya and Yogyakarta. [Singapore Art Museum, 'Black is my Last Weapon exhibition Catalogue, 2008]

Source: [http://indonesiancontemporary.com/FeaturedArtist.php|Indonesian Contemporary Art]

Exhibitions

2008 August (First Solo Exhibition)
*'Masriadi: Black Is My Last Weapon' at the Singapore Art Museum.

2002
* ‘Not Just Political’ at H. Widayat Museum, Magelang
* 'Terumba Karang’ Exhibition

2000
* ‘Seni Rupa Campur’ Exhibition at Beeldende Kunst (DBK), Dordrecth Netherland

1999
* Biennale VI at Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta
* ‘Knalpot’ Exhibition at Cemeti Art House, Yogyakarta
* Duet Exhibition with I GAK Murniaish at Cement Art House, Yogyakarta

1998
* An Exhibition at Museum Rudana, Ubud, Bali
* An Exhibition at Imperial Hotel, Kuta, Bali
* Sanggar Dewata Indonesia Exhibition at Bentend Vredeburg, Yogyakarta

1997
* Kelompok 7 Exhibition–Sanggar Dewata Indonesian at Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta
* Dies Natalis Indonesian Art Institute Exhibition, Yogyakarta

1996
* ‘Dialog Between Two City” Exhibition at Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta
* Kelompok 7 Exhibition–Sanggar Dewata Indonesian at Sika Gallery, Ubud, Bali
* Sanggar Dewata Indonesian Exhibition at Taman Budaya Surakarta, Surakarta
* Young Artist II Exhibition at Bentend Vredebung, Yogyakarta

1995
* Dies Natalis Indonesian Art Institute Exhibition, Yogyakarta
* Collaboration Exhibition with Australian Art Student, Yogyakarta
* Indonesian Art Festival at Bentend Vredebung, Yogyakarta
* Sanggar Dewata Exhibition at Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta
* Sanggar Dewata Indonesian at Sika Gallery, Ubud, Bali

1994
* ‘Hitam Putih + Plus” an exhibition of Kelompok Prasidha at Indonesian Art Institute, Gampingan Yogyakarta

Notable Works

Jago Kandang (Home Champion)

Sotheby’s (Singapore): Final Price US$370,668.

"Placed into the social and political context of Masriadi’s home country of Indonesia, it however simultaneously conveys a deeper story as he captures both the spirit and psyche of today’s society. The emotions that are demonstrated by the football fans in the background–on the far right, anger; elsewhere, cheering supporters waving the national flag and banners carrying the words “Indonesia”–are indicative of Masriadi’s cultural sensitivity and sharp humour."

'Jago Kandang' is currently ranked No.1 in Sotheby's Top Ten Contemporary Southeast Asian Paintings according to Asian Contemporary Arts and Culture Magazine, Vol.03 2008.

Source: [http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/BID/269917403x0x166346/b5ae540e-838f-4fae-8f58-72e41e8f4c0f/166346.pdf|Sotheby’s (Singapore), Press Release, April 2008]

Jangan Tanya Saya Tanya Presiden (Don't Ask Me, Ask The President)

"One painting by Indonesian artist Nyoman Masriadi was expected to sell for up to $25,000. In the end, a Southeast Asian collector paid SGD$360,000 (HK$1,854,000) for it, setting a world record price for a Masriadi painting."

Source: [http://asia.news.yahoo.com/070917/5/singapore300241.html|Channel News Asia, Monday September 17, 2007]

= External Links =
* [http://indonesiancontemporary.com/Images/Press/1621311428ScenestealerQuestions(Masriadi).pdf|*An Interview with Masriadi] ‘Scene Stealer’, July 2 2007, IS Magazine (Singapore).
* [http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/BID/269917403x0x166346/b5ae540e-838f-4fae-8f58-72e41e8f4c0f/166346.pdf|*Sotheby's Press Release] April 2008, Singapore.