In the story of Ramayana, it is told that one day Sita was kidnapped by Rahwana because he really wanted Sita to be his wife. Unfortunately, Sita who was loyal to Rama did not grant Rahwana’s request. Finally, Ravana kidnapped Sita to take her to his kingdom. Bahasa Indonesia English

A Daily mundane life. Lempad’s depiction of a traditional family environment. Bahasa Indonesia English

A scene depicting the fight between apes and giants at the end of the Ramayana, where Rama’s army attacks Ravana’s Alengka to release Sita. Bahasa Indonesia English

An image with a modern look. Instead of depicting a specific episode of the Ramayana, this scene elevates Rama and Sita as idealized heroes and mythical symbols of love. The elongated contours reflect the modernist trend that began in the 1930s. Bahasa Indonesia English

This picture depicts a sorcerer and spirit. In the story of Calon Arang, Leak was released by Rangda, the sorcerer, to cast destruction towards its enemies. Rangda in the middle, holding a sctoll, the key to its magical power. Bahasa Indonesia English

This picture depicts a scene from the Balinese story, “Dukuh Suladri”. The protagonist, Dukuh Suladri, receives a visit from a suitor, Wayang Buyar who wants to marry Suladri’s daughter. The suitor is not favored. Note Suladri’s hand gestures, and his daughter’s reluctance. Bahasa Indonesia English

Hanoman (right), the ape hero from the Ramayana, is introducing his son, accompanied by his wife and child, to Rama and Lakshmana. Notice the gestures of the characters. Rama is protective, with his hand on the shoulder, while Hanoman’s son shows respect. The style of the painting is narrative, with iconography derived from wayang performances. …

Lempad usually works on a table made according to his height. This table is the one that Lempad usually uses in his work, especially in drawing his paintings. Bahasa Indonesia English

This leather map was assumed to illustrate Sang Hyang Semara Ratih. in mythology, Sang Hyang Semara Raith is thought as a symbol of love that is filled with desire, loyalty, and sacrifice. Bahasa Indonesia English

As a sculptor, Lempad certainly used a variety of tools to realize the designed form. Some of the tools he used in sculpting and carving are still preserved today, including paet (chisel), pengutik (small knife), and blakas (thick and large knife). Bahasa Indonesia English

Bade (cremation towers) are usually made during ngaben ceremonies, specifically to carry the body to the grave, where the body is burned. As a trusted undagi of Ubud Castle, Lempad was entrusted with the design of the magnificent Bade when the king died. This mock-up is of an 11-topped bade, which is the highest number …

Palungan (Manger) usually functions as a water reservoir for certain purposes. Lempad utilizes Palungan to soak masks, and some of his wooden works before they are carved. The water will be mixed with tobacco for the purpose of preservation. Bahasa Indonesia English