The Young Artist Center in Penestanan sits at the heart of a village transformed by a creative experiment that began in the early nineteen sixties. Dutch painter Arie Smit, who had settled in nearby Campuan, noticed local children—many of…
Penestanan Artists Village
This walk leads you through the quiet, scooter-only pathways of Penestanan to meet local painters and experience the neighborhood's unique mid-century art style. You'll stop at family-run home studios, community-minded galleries, and the cafes where artists have gathered for decades.
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1. Young Artist Center Penestanan
2. Manacika art gallery
Manacika Art Gallery is a handicraft center located in the village of Penestanan. It is known for displaying beaded creations that incorporate glass beads with rattan bases, resulting in items like handbags, pouches, and animal-shaped…
3. Umbi Cafe Bali
Umbi Cafe Bali sits within the quiet paths of Penestanan, defined by its warm wood furnishings and open, airy layout. While artists in this village often work on canvases spread across their own home floors, this cafe offers a different…
4. I Wayan Sukarta / Lagi
In the village of Sayan, the name I Wayan Sukarta marks the workshop of a master craftsman dedicated to the traditional instruments of Bali. For decades, this space has functioned as a center for the meticulous art of gamelan tuning and…
5. Karja Art Space
Karja Art Space occupies a seven hundred square meter family compound in the village of Penestanan Kaja, located within the Sayan area of Gianyar. The site is identified by four large buildings nestled among trees and gardens, serving as a…
6. Cafe Vespa
Cafe Vespa occupies a central position along the walking paths of Penestanan, functioning as a longtime hub for the village community. While many of the surrounding studios focus on the specific painting styles popularized here in the…
7. Gama Art Painting & Gallery
Gama Art Painting and Gallery is situated along the road in the Penestanan Kaja area of Sayan. It functions as a studio and exhibition space where the creation of traditional Balinese art takes place. The gallery specializes in works that…