NOVICA - Sculpture - Wood - Asian Culture - Coconut shell sculpture, 'Tropics'

Putra Suteja removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes the piece to a sheen. He then carves tropical plants to perforate the shell. The delightful sculpture stands on a terracotta base.

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Putra Suteja

"I don't want to limit my work to certain themes only. Religion, mythology, daily life, and nature are inspirational to me, as well as my own cultural history.”

"I was born in 1975 in Gianyar, where I was given my Balinese name, Made Putra Suteja. Our village has fostered the art of woodcarving for many years. I started to learn the art from my parents while I was still in elementary school. My grandfather was a famous carver in his time, and received several awards for dedicating his life to the art world.

"I don't want to limit my work to certain themes only. Religion, mythology, daily life, and nature are inspirational to me, as ...

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I was lucky enough to purchase 3 of Mr. Suteja art "nuts". They are a wonder and I wish to say thank you to Putra and how I envy his talent. Thank you, sir. Ray C. Bolton ...

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