Transformation of Wayang Painting Art: a Study of I Made Yasana’s Works from Tradition to Contemporary

Abstract

I Made Yasana is one of the Balinese painters known for his exploration of traditional wayang forms that are creatively processed into contemporary works. This research aims to examine Yasana's painting style, its aesthetic change from tradition to modernity, and the visual uniqueness that marks its artistic identity. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with an aesthetic approach and style analysis. The results of the study show that Yasana's work displays an interesting transition between the symbolic values of classical puppetry and the freedom of form and color typical of modern art. Yasana manages to create a bridge between Bali's cultural heritage and the global art context through the reinterpretation of puppet iconography into a dynamic and expressive visual form.