"Hi, I am a woodcarver from Bali. My name is Nyoman Sudiana and I was born in August 1969. My family is a group of carvers who have worked in wood for many generations, so I studied carving with my father and my brother, Madra, from the time I was in elementary school. <br><br>
"Buddha, traditional and abstract figures are my source of inspiration. <i>Suar</i>, hibiscus, ebony and crocodile wood with natural finishes are my common materials. In order to make or create a new design, it takes me about one and a half months to refine my work little by little until I get the perfect design."