Martinus Sumbaji

Martinus Sumbaji's artwork is a visual adventure that takes us through the depths of human emotion and imagination. Born in Sumatra and now working from Gianyar, Bali, Sumbaji never limits his creativity to one particular theme. He lets his thoughts flow freely, producing spontaneous lines and passionate washes of color.

For Sumbaji, painting is a spiritual journey. This is very visible in his sacred works which often highlight Christian dogma and symbols. He often transforms iconic symbols—such as crosses, lions, lambs, and even crowns—into contemporary works that are strong and full of meaning. With touches of street art styles such as graffiti and the use of recycled materials, each painting conveys a story of deep inner contemplation.

The collection offered is real evidence of the artist's life journey and struggles that you can now own. Through this work, you not only decorate the space with stunning aesthetics, but also bring home a piece of Bali's inspiring story to the world.

Self-taught. For me, art is the language of taste through lines and colors.

SOLO EXHIBITION

2013 : “BLUR OF ID”, Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay-Bali
2010 : “MOBILE OF IMAGINATION”, Three Monkeys Cuisine & Art Café Ubud-Bali
2009 : “WHO AM I?”, Adi’s Gallery Ubud-Bali

GROUP EXHIBITION

2025. : A Mother's Lament "PIET'A "
Stuart and Mimi Rose Gallery Dayton USA

2024 : "Tumpuk Undung Jogja Move Art Taman Budaya Jogjakarta
2019 : "A Man of Sorrows": Contemporary Portraits of Christ in His Passion,
Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, Mill Run Campus
Hilliard, Ohio, USA

2016 : “SMALL WORKS”, Contemporary works under 20”, Limner Gallery, Hudson, New
York, USA
2013 : “RITUAL BENTENG”, Festival Plengkung Gading, Asdrafi Art Space, Jogjakarta
: “BABARAN”, Asdrafi Art Space, Jogjakarta
: “PAINTED in INDONESIA, EXHIBITED in UBUD # 2”, Arma Museum, Ubud-Bali
2012 : “PAINTED in INDONESIA, EXHIBITED in UBUD # 1”, Adi’s Gallery, Ubud-Bali
: “retreART”, Gaya Fusion Art Space, Sayan-Bali
2011 : “ON the WAY TO USA”, Adi’s Gallery, Ubud-Bali
: “BLACK BOX”, Baliwood Resort Art Space, Mansion Sayan-Bali
: “OH FOR DOG’S SAKE!”, Naka Contemporary Art Space Kuta-Bali
: “ADI’S ART FAIR”, ...