"I love Bali, and our ways of life. We respect each other and we try to maximize the good and minimize the bad. That is why I strive to keep alive this Balinese art form."

Alit Suryadi was born in Mas Gianyar, a village in central Bali renowned for its woodcarving legacy. Alit's family has been dedicated to carving for generations, so they were eager to see him help maintain the family tradition. Alit recalls his fifth birthday, when his father gave him a drawing kit as a present, to help foster his undiscovered artistic talents.

"That's when I became aware of my passion for art. I began drawing and painting, and I loved it!" Alit says. ...

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