Dewa Ketut Ding (1920-1996; Padangtegal, Gianyar, Bali) first etchad illustrations on dried lontar (palmyra palm) leaves before he began painting on cloth. He studied under artists Walter Spies (German, 1895 -1942) and Rudolf Bonnet (Dutch, 1895-1978) and was a member of the Pitamaha artists ' association.
Ding's works are based on literary themes and the natural world. In 1991 he was recognized by the regional government of Bali as a senior artists during the 13th Annual Bali Arts Festival in Denpasar.
Awards :
Wija Kusuma (Gianyar, Bali, 1990)
Dharma Kusuma (Bali,1992)
Exhibitions :
Museum Nasional (Jakarta, Indonesia, 1995)
Indonesia - Japan Friendship Festival (Morioka, Tokyo, 1997)
AGUNG RAI Fine Art Gallery
Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar 80571.
Bali - Indonesia
Ph. +62 361 975449, 974562.
Fax: +62 361 974229
Email : info@agungraigallery.com
