Cholis Shaputra

The painting 'Devotion' uses texture on basic canvas to give the painting an almost sculptural rendering. Sand or paper is stuck down on the canvas and painted over with oils to give a grainy effect. This is done to elicit an emotional response to the art.

Artist Cholis Shaputra from Bali is 49 years old and experiments with various mediums in his work. Originally from Japan, he married a Balinese lady and settled in Indonesia. A self-taught artist, he is constantly pushing the boundaries in his work. He is known for his large Buddhist images.