Tuaya, from Sayan Village, Bali (b. 2000), is a self-taught artist whose practice has developed outside formal art education. His interest in art grew from his creative surroundings and interactions with the artist communities around him.
His artistic journey began while working as a barista, where he started making spontaneous sketches on takeaway cups. What began as a simple daily habit gradually became a turning point, inspiring him to pursue art more seriously. He first explored digital media before expanding his practice to paper and canvas, with drawing remaining at the heart of his work.
Drawing from everyday experiences, personal memories, and imagination, Tuaya transforms familiar moments into an evolving visual language. His work reflects an ongoing exploration of how ordinary experiences can become spaces for imagination and creative expression.
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Tuaya lahir pada tahun 2000 asal Desa Sayan, Bali, dan merupakan perupa otodidak yang mengembangkan praktik seninya di luar jalur pendidikan formal. Ketertarikannya terhadap seni tumbuh dari lingkungan kreatif serta interaksinya dengan komunitas seniman di sekitarnya.
Praktik artistiknya bermula saat bekerja sebagai barista, ketika ia mulai membuat sketsa-sketsa spontan pada takeaway cup. Pengalaman tersebut menjadi titik awal yang mendorongnya untuk menekuni seni secara lebih serius. Dari sana, ia mulai mengeksplorasi media digital sebelum mengembangkan praktiknya ke media kertas dan kanvas, dengan gambar sebagai medium utama.
Karya-karya Tuaya berangkat dari keseharian, pengalaman personal, dan imajinasi yang kemudian ia olah menjadi bahasa visual yang terus berkembang.
