Bali Ceramic Artist

I Wayan Ngeteng

I Wayan Ngenteg was born in Pejaten village Kediri Tabanan on December 31st, 1965. He inherited pottery art for generations and has devoted his life to ceramic craft for over 20 years.

In 1985, he joined the Pejaten Ceramic studio when for the first time, he became interested to learn and know more about ceramics. Porcelain ceramic is a new thing for him. His talented art occurs since he was in elementary school.  He has inherited the pottery tradition of his family, where until now, his mother is still actively involved in the making of pottery traditionally.

In the 1970s, pottery art was trendy in Pejaten village. With his complete determination and a strong desire, and under the guidance of Mrs. Hester Tjebbes , a ceramic artist from France, he managed to be among the ceramic artists. They have characteristics in any of his work. Each of his works has a strong character reflected in the natural environment of Bali. His ceramics creations are handmade in which the decorating equipment is pretty unique, his finishing every detail so that any work produced looks so natural. Stages of the manufacturing process can be seen as follows