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Anak Agung Ary
?I was born in Peliatan in 1957. Peliatan is a very famous art and tourist village. There were so many traditional craftsmen who lived and grew up in Peliatan. I was born into an artistic family. My father is a sculptor and my mother is a housewife. I am the eldest of five children. Since childhood, I have been accustomed to being independent and struggling alone to earn a living. I only went to junior high school in Ubud. I started working in the 1st grade of junior high school. At that time, my father taught me about sculpture and I followed in his footsteps. I also studied painting from my brother, who is in the field. I started an art shop business several times. I also once owned a chicken farming business. But I chose to pursue sculpture because my parents directed and taught me. Besides that, it's also because of the environment where I work, which is mostly engaged in the arts.<br><br>
?My wife passed away in 2014. I have to raise two children by myself; one boy and one girl. I feel I have more responsibility to raise them alone. I really like soccer and table tennis when I have free time. <br><br>
?Life was very difficult when I was in the chicken farming business, which at that time I started with one of my brothers. Because of a hurricane, my business was ruined. But the hardest thing I've ever experienced in my life was when my wife died. The world felt shattered. But I had to get up and go on, and I still had to raise my kids. I believe that, whatever happens in life, we must remain grateful and try. <br><br>
?For me, the most challenging pieces are the works of art that contain Balinese traditions and culture. I am involved in everything, both in the design process and in the production of my artwork. I produce my work, assisted by two men who are part of the family and 8 male workers. In general, I divide their work based on the abilities they have. All the work processes go well because all the tools and materials are easily available. <br><br>
?The works that I create are generally related to the arts and culture of Bali. So by creating works of art with the theme of my culture, I indirectly preserve Balinese culture. I usually visualize this Balinese tradition in sculptures, paintings and other items. Traditional artworks are very attractive to foreign guests because of the antique colors and patterns they produce. <br><br>
?My friends know me as funny, sociable and friendly person. I like to chat and discuss interesting things. One of my friends informed me that Novica could help craftsmen like us. I hope Novica can help me market my products to the international arena.?
