wayan bendi
early life and artistic journey wayan bendi, a prominent figure in indonesian art, was born in 1945 in batuan, bali, indonesia. he passed away in 2018, leaving behind an indelible mark on the world of balinese art. as a self-taught artist, wayan bendi's journey began in the 1960s, with his work being deeply rooted in the batuan style, characterized by intricate details and teeming crowds. artistic style and themes wayan bendi's paintin…
The Lifeline
Scroll through wayan bendi's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups wayan bendi's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.