NuArt Sculpture Park is a gallery and museum that shows thework of sculptor Nyoman Nuarta. Here you can enjoy Nyoman Nuarta’s artwork,from the beginning of his career to his newest works.
However, that doesn’t mean this place belongs to NyomanNuarta only. The gallery also has a mission to help young artists showcasetheir artwork. Here are some facts about NuArt Sculpture Park Bandung.
Nyoman Nuarta’s Profile
Nyoman Nuarta is Indonesia’s most famous contemporarysculptor. His works have been spread in many countries such as Singapore, thePhilippines, Australia, Spain, Indonesia, and many other places. Born in Bali,Nuarta has been actively producing artworks since he was in college. His startedmaking his name after he won the Indonesian Proklamator Monument Competition in1979, just before he graduated from ITB.
After that, Nuarta produced many monumental works inIndonesia. He is an artist who made the Arjuna Wijaya statue in Jakarta. He is theone who created the statue of Jalesveva Jayamahe, a 60-meter-high bronze statueat the Indonesian Naval Headquarters. Nyoman Nuarta’s most spectacular work isof course the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Monument in Bali.
Museums and galleries
In the Museum and gallery, you can see Nyoman Nuarta’s workfrom the beginning of his career to his latest. This gallery also provides aspecial place for young artists who need more exposure. The senior artworkdisplayed here is curated by senior artists such as Asikin Hasan, JimSupangkat, Eko Supriyanto, Putu Fajar Arcana, FX Widaryanto, and Putu Wijaya.
The gallery plans to hold four exhibitions throughout theprogramming year. The NuArt Gallery also opens to work together and collaboratewith various other organizations. NuArt Gallery has held many events whichinvolves general public. This was done to increase public awareness andinterest in art.
The Park
At this location there is a park that combines naturalbeauty and artistic sculpture. Various sculptures by Nyoman Nuarta aredisplayed under the shady trees. This place is so relaxing that small childrenare happy playing in the area. For adults and art lovers, this place can be anideal location to do artistic contemplation.
This Park also often hold art performances such as music,dance, and theater. This park is very open to anyone who wants to use it forthe community, wants to be able to show off, they can use it by callingcurators.
Other facilities
NuArt Park has quite complete facilities for art lovers.This place has indoor and outdoor theater that can be used as a place forsenior art performances. You can also see Nyoman Nuarta’s workshops. In thisplace, you can learn about how Nyoman Nuarta made large statues with the helpof his workers.
NuArt Park Also features an exclusive cafe and lounge. Theinteriors and decorations of N-Cafe and Copper and Brass Cafe are veryartistic, as you would expect. You can have a cup of coffee here with yourfriends, while enjoying the artistic atmosphere throughout the area.
Location and ticket
NuArt Park is located on Jl. Setraduta Raya Blok L 6,Ciwaruga, Parongpong, West Bandung Regency. This place is quite easy to reachwith any mode of transportation from the city of Bandung. Tickets to enter thisplace are IDR 25,000 for children and students. For adults, the ticket price isIDR 50,000 per person.
This park is opened from 09.00 a.M. At 05.00 p.M. On Sundayto Thursday. For Fridays and Saturdays, this park open from 09.00 am to 9 pm.NuArt Park also serves various activities for students such as short courses,string art, clay arts, paper mask paintings, and sandalwood paintings.
NuArt Park is a museum that you must visit if you are a fanof contemporary art. Not only statues, you can also find many other form of artssuch as music, dance and theater.