Why? by Uuk Paramahita

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Why? Artwork by Uuk Paramahita

Why? by Uuk Paramahita is part of the ‘Irony of Being’ group exhibition at Bji Art Space, Ubud Bali, December 2024.

Made Gede Paramahita aka Uuk Paramahita. Contemporary Indonesian artist from central Denpasar Bali. Uuk’s works often feature small figures set against broader thematic issues. They are mapping the world through a visual simplicity that holds within much deeper and poignant philosophical observations.

Getting To Know Uuk Paramahita

Uuk Paramahita is a conceptual cartographer. He is not mapping terrains or boundaries of landmarks. Instead, he maps feelings and emotions. By what he terms an ‘exploration of the sense of release and the emotional effects of his process, ’ he maps the emotional states one feels through life’s daily routines. Translating them into a visualisation of that journey. Very much through an expressive mapping that tells its own story.

Little People in a Big World

With an innocent straightforwardness, his paintings contain a world of little people navigating what seems to be their paths, each telling their stories. Rich with a visual plot that we can explore, they resemble a maze of colours and lines that invite us to dig into each little world. There, we find layers of meaning that shed light on life’s daily challenges, with a fundamental optimism and mature idealism that reverberates in its centre.

“Painting helps dissipate negative feelings and thoughts. The act of creating is therapeutic, turning negative emotions into a productive process. While I usually work alone at home, I find great inspiration in interactions with other artists. Gatherings and collaborations are energising for me, providing a significant source of creative energy.” ~Uuk Paramahita.