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Yudi Suardi

Yudi Suardi

Hand-carved wood sculptures in Bali and Java

"Benalu was not used in sculptures but only as firewood. But I saw the enormous potential in this wood because of its unique and fascinating shapes — no two pieces are ever identical."

"I agree with Albert Einstein. He said, 'Imagination is more important that knowledge.' This inspires me so much that I'm always thinking about what new things I can do.

"My father is a wood sculptor. He taught me how to choose good woods, carve and finish them.

"Sadly, the young generation today rarely wants to carry on with Bali's sculpture traditions. This is why I was especially interested in learning.

"Yes, we do some traditional Balinese carvings and most are still created manually with a bit of help from hand tools. Our materials are obtained from several areas in Bali.

"The lives of Balinese people can be hectic with religious ceremonies throughout the year. So many people don't have enough time to take an office job. Wood carving can provide an income with flexible working hours and can be done at home.

"I use woods like suar, jempinis, and benalu wood, which can be obtained from local timber traders. Benalu was not used in sculptures but only as firewood. But I saw the enormous potential in this wood because of its unique and fascinating shapes — no two pieces are ever identical. So I incorporate it into my work.

"My childhood was a happy time for me. I have a family who always supported me. My father was a sculptor and taught me to craft things with my own hands, so I became a man full of curiosity about how to make new things. My mother is a religious teacher and taught me how to behave toward people and nature.

"In school, I majored in mathematics education. Once when I was on my way to teach in a classroom, my pants suddenly ripped from top to bottom. I panicked and wanted to go home to change but class was starting in five minutes. To go home, I'd have to go through the senior teachers and students on campus. After quickly considering it all, I used a stapler to hold my pants together but it was the most embarrassing experience in my life!" My friends and family describe me as a person with lots of ideas. I work very hard. I always want something new in my life but I don't like to make quick decisions. I have to think before deciding.

"In the beginning when I first started carving wood, many people thought that a bachelor like me should be a government employee or an office worker. But I want to prove that I can succeed in my father's art. I want to change the public's view and show them that success is not only achieved with office work.

"Honestly, I am inspired by my surroundings, from animals and trees to our Balinese culture. My designs are different because I combine benalu wood with other shapes that make teach image unique.

"I am not married yet. If in the future I have children, my hope is that my children learn to be responsible for themselves and I'd want them to continue with my workshop. I think they will because they'll be born and raised in Bali and will want to make sure their culture is preserved."

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Hummingbird Joy, Hand-Carved Jempinis Wood Flying Hummingbird Sculpture

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Owl Lovers, Hand-Carved Jempinis Wood Owl Couple Tree Sculpture

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Majestic Mushroom, Jempinis and Benalu Wood Mushroom Figurine (4.5 in.)

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Happy Dolphin, Jempinis and Benalu Wood Dolphin Figurine from Bali

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Emerging Lion, Benalu Wood Lion Sculpture on Stand

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Little Peacock, Wood Peacock Eyeglasses Holder from Bali

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Perched Owl, Jempinis Wood Owl Sculpture from Bali

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Hummingbird Heights, Hummingbird Sculpture Hand Carved from Wood

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Silent Owl, Hand Carved Wood Owl Sculpture

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Horse Head, Unique Benalu Wood Horse Head Statuette

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Sea Turtle Companions, Original Jempinis and Benalu Wood Turtle Sculpture

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Growing Mushrooms, Hand Carved Wood Mushroom Sculpture from Bali

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Hummingbird Flight, Hand-Carved Flying Hummingbird Jempinis Wood Sculpture

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Hummingbirds and Mushrooms, Unique Wood Sculpture of Hummingbirds and Mushrooms

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Daun Salam in Brown, Handmade Jempinis Wood Leaf-Themed Jewelry Holder (21 Inch)

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Mushroom Field, Jempinise Wood Mushroom Sculpture from Bali

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Grey Whale Couple, Unique Hand Carved Wood Whale Sculpture

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Turtle Current, Hand-Carved Ocean Turtle Jempinis Wood Tree Sculpture

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Studious Deer in Natural, Deer-Shaped wood Eyeglasses Stand with a Natural Finish

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Calm Manta Ray, Jempinis and Benalu Wood Manta Ray Figurine from Bali

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Joyous Dolphin, Hand-Carved Jempinis Wood Leaping Dolphin Tree Sculpture

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Dragonfish Reef, Hand-Carved Wood Dragonfish Sculpture from Bali

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Single Crane, Hand-Carved Jempinis Wood Crane Sculpture from Bali

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Swimming Turtle, Jempinis and Benalu Wood Sea Turtle Figurine from Bali

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Patient Eagles, Hand Carved Suar Wood Eagle Sculpture

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Majestic Mushroom, Jempinis Wood Mushroom Sculpture from Bali (13.5 in.)

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Blackbeard, Hand-Carved Wood Portrait Sculpture from Bali

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Watchful Hare, Hand-Carved Wood Hare Sculpture from Bali

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Small Grey Whale, Small Grey Whale Hand Carved Wood Sculpture

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Bali Mushrooms, Jempinis Wood Mushroom Figurine from Bali

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Owl Elder, Hand-Carved Suar Wood Owl Sculpture from Bali

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Nesting Bird, Nesting Bird Hand Carved Wood Sculpture

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Perched Eagle, Artisan Crafted Suar Wood Eagle Sculpture

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Friendly Octopus, Hand Crafted Benalu Wood Octopus Sculpture

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Alighting Eagle, Wood Eagle Sculpture by a Balinese Artist

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Seahorse, Hand-Carved Wood Seahorse Figurine from Bali

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Elegant Gray Whale, Hand Carved Wood Gray Whale Sculpture from Bali

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Romantic Owls, Hand Carved Jempinis and Benalu Wood Owl Sculpture

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Dolphin Harmony, Artisan Crafted Coral Reef and Dolphin Sculpture

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Daun Salam in Brown, Carved Jempinis Wood Leaf-Themed Jewelry Holder (14 Inch)

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Daun Salam in Black, Black Jempinis Wood Leaf-Themed Jewelry Holder (21 Inch)

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Canary Flight, Hand-Carved Canary Flight Jempinis Wood Bird Sculpture

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Canary Love, Hand-Carved Jempinis Wood Canary Love Nest Sculpture

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Eagle's Head, Suar Wood Eagle Head Sculpture from Bali

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Cockatoo Couple, Hand Made Jempinis Wood Cockatoo Sculpture

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Twin Dolphins, Artisan Hand Carved Wood Dolphin Sculpture

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Stingray Swimmers, Hand Carved Jempinis Wood Stingray Sculpture

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Swimming Grey Whale, Hand Crafted Jempinis Wood Grey Whale Sculpture

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Daun Salam in Brown, Jempinis Wood Leaf-Themed Jewelry Holder from Bali (10 Inch)

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Emerging Horse, Hand Carved Horse Head Wood Sculpture

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Living Mushrooms', Hand Made Jempinis Wood Mushroom Sculpture

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Head of the Elephant, Hand-Carved Benalu Wood Elephant Figurine from Bali

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Daun Salam in White, White Jempinis Wood Leaf-Themed Jewelry Holder (10 Inch)

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Mushroom Cluster, Hand Carved Jempinis Wood Mushroom Sculpture

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Giant Swimming Turtle, Hand Made Jempinis Wood Giant Turtle Sculpture

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Crawler, Hand-Carved Wood Lizard Figurine from Bali

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Studious Deer, Jempinis Wood Deer Eyeglasses Holder from Bali

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Koi Fish Couple, Handmade Jempinis Wood Koi Fish Sculpture

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Single Cockatoo, Hand Crafted Jempinis Wood Cockatoo Statuette

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Snake on Mushrooms, Hand Crafted Mushroom and Snake Wood Sculpture

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Looking Forward, Hand Made Jempinis and Benalu Wood Owl Sculpture

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Tang Fish, Hand-Carved Jempinis Wood Swimming Tang Fish Sculpture

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Majestic Mushroom, Hand-Carved Jempinis Wood Forest Mushroom Sculpture

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Hungry Hammerhead, Unique Artisan Crafted Hammerhead Shark Sculpture

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Horse Head, Hand Crafted Mahogany Wood Horse Walking Stick

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Snake Head, Hand Carved Mahogany Wood Snake Walking Stick

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Daun Salam in Dark Brown, Hand Crafted Wood Leaf-Themed Jewelry Holder (10 Inch)

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Hammerhead Feast, Hand-Carved Wood Hammerhead Sculpture from Bali

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Daun Salam in Black, Hand Made Wood Leaf-Themed Jewelry Holder (15 Inch)

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Swimming Hammerhead, Hand Carved Jempinis Wood Hammerhead Shark Sculpture

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Daun Salam in Silver, Silver Jempinis Wood Leaf-Themed Jewelry Holder (21 Inch)

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Daun Salam in White, Jempinis Wood Leaf-Themed Jewelry Holder (21 Inch)

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Laurel

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04/19/2021

"so cute & fun"

wonderful quality My sister loved it!!!

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Gourami Fish, Hand-Carved Wood Gourami Fish Figurine from Bali

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Roy

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04/19/2021

"Phenomenal wood"

The artist has drawn the life of the horse from the wood. The combination of wood and animal is awesome in its presentation. Kudos

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Horse Head, Unique Benalu Wood Horse Head Statuette

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Lorraine

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04/19/2021

"Wonderful! Great craftmans ship"

Really nice work and color is lovely.

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Holding earrings

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Daun Salam in White, White Jempinis Wood Leaf-Themed Jewelry Holder (10 Inch)

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Elizabeth

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04/18/2021

"Exquisite"

This was a Birthday gift, it exceeded my expectations! The quality and craftsmanship was just beautiful. Novica is my go- to for unique well made gifts!

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Lone Owl, Jempinis Wood Owl Figurine from Bali

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Nadine

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04/07/2021

"Stingrays"

I purchased these to go with the large stingray and manta ray and other small stingray that I had already purchased.

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Stingray Swimmers, Hand Carved Jempinis Wood Stingray Sculpture

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Edward

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04/06/2021

"A Cute but Unusual Romantic Couple"

They are wonderfully carved and their eyes seem to sparkle with love.

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Owl Romance, Jempinis Wood Owl Sculpture from Bali

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