Ketut Santosa, Keeping the Glass Paintings in Nagasepaha village

KOMPAS/AYU SULISTYOWATI

Ketut Santosa

A technique of painting on a piece of glass was first recorded in the village of Nagasepaha, Buleleng regency, Bali, in 1927. The unique painting technique, which was first introduced by Jro Dalang Diah, still exists today and was passed down to his heirs. Now, the works of art are referred to as the glass paintings of Nagasepaha.

Ketut Santosa, 49, one of Jro Dalang Diah\'s grandchildren, keeps the glass painting technique alive at the Nagasepaha Glass Painting Studio, a studio that has lasted through four generations. Santosa\'s mission is only one: he will preserve the glass painting art forever.