“I often question, how a Balinese expresses something?”
Line and color are fundamental elements in visual art, often serving as markers of an artist’s identity. Through their exploration and combination, artists create unique visual languages that distinguish their work. This raises questions about how far these seemingly simple elements can serve as the foundation of artistic identity, and how that identity can be constructed and expressed through them.
To explore these questions, Gajah Gallery presents a solo exhibition by Bali-born, Yogyakarta-based artist I Gusti Ngurah Udiantara, known as Tantin. His creative practice, centered on painting, is deeply rooted in the essential roles of line and color. In this exhibition, Tantin deliberately employs these elements not just as decorative tools but as vital instruments for building visual narratives and engaging the viewer. Each stroke and hue represents his thoughts, emotions, and inner experiences—forming a rich, meaningful visual language and a distinct artistic identity.
