Artist: I.B. Anom Ari Sapta Wijaya
Date of birth: October 24, 1970
Address: Br. Batanoncak , Mas, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
7^th son from total of 12 brothers and sisters
From IB Sutarja and IA Madri

Mask Carver IB Sutarja

The process of Mask Carving:

• First, I have to choose the wood for carving, there are few woods  to choose from for carving like Pute wood, sandat wood, waru wood and so on.

• The wood/material has to be wet by soaking  in the water and then have to be dry.

• In the process of making the mask, I already had an idea what kind of mask that I am going to carve and what kind of wood that I am going to use.

• It will take 2 to 3 weeks to complete one mask, it is depend on my inspiration which match my idea in my mind.

• I sand and dry the mask by sun light after finish carving the mask.

• I have my imagination also on the color of the mask and sometime my mind is completely blank and trying to figure out the color that I should use.

• In coloring the mask, I combine both traditional and modern design and it is depend on my inspiration and time. This process will take 2 to 3 weeks.

• For the finishing touch, I protect the paint by using some kind paint sealant or polish.

• For the mask accessories, it is depend on variation. I can use cow skin and hair or hair from the horses.

Damien Hirst has been in bali for 2 months ans will stay until end of March 2009, reaching out to reconnect with the nature. His visit has put Bali back on map, as a destination for art lovers and artisan from around the world to enjoy the beauty and the artistic life style of Bali.

Reportedly, Damien Hirst has been spending his time in Bali lately, to compliment of his usual mexican outings. Bali with Seminyak and Ubud area as the “ground zero” for the recent development of contemporary art , attracted not only the local, but also international artisan. This lead to a mission to find one location in ubud, to be converted as an art hub.