I Made Sumadiyasa who goes by the name Made was born in Bali 8 February 1971, Made is a young and dynamic Balinese artist whose expressive paintings encompass a universal spirit. His visual language goes beyond form and illusion, creating intense levels of emotion. He focuses on movement and color to bring out the spiritual essence of his subject. From the greatness of the natural world to the influence of culture and technology on the environment and humanity, Made continues to discover unlimited sources of inspiration for his artistry.
A graduate of the Indonesia Institute of Art (ISI Yogyakarta, Indonesia) in 1997, Made was the first Indonesian artist invited to participate in the prestigious ART ASIA International Fine Arts Exhibition held in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong, 1995. In 1996, Made was the first Indonesian artist to have his painting (The Way to Eternity) featured on the full-cover of the prestigious Asian Art News magazine (Mar-Apr 1996).