Made Budhiana - Image Credit: Tatkala.co One of Bali's Great Voices of Abstraction The Balinese art community has lost one of its most respected painters. Made Budhiana passed away in 2026, leaving behind a remarkable body of work that helped shape contemporary art in Bali for more than four decades. His paintings challenged expectations of what Balinese art could be, proving that the island's artistic identity extends far beyond traditional subjects and familiar imagery. Born in Denpasar in 1959, Budhiana belonged to a generation of artists who embraced change while remaining deeply connected to the creative spirit of Bali. After studying at the Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta, he developed a distinctive abstract language that became recognised both throughout Indonesia and internationally. While many artists are remembered for a single style or signature image, Budhiana will be remembered for something more enduring. He never stopped searching. His paintings were ali...