santra putra

The Santra Putra gallery is the residence of Wayan Karja and Made Jodog. The gallery has a standing exhibition of paintings by Wayan Karja and hosts temporary exhibitions from other Balinese and International artists several times a year. Some paintings at the gallery are currently available for purchase via the Internet or during a personal visit.

art studio, gallery, training facility & guest house

Santra Putra is located in Penestanan rice fields near the cultural capital of Ubud. The village of Penestanan is surrounded by beautiful rice terraces and is known as the centre of the Young Artist Painter movement.

Santra Putra was established in 1989 to provide a small art studio in the middle of the rice fields, away from the hustle and bustle of Ubud. The gallery is a place for people to share their ideas about art, culture, and philosophy.

studio & gallery

Santra Putra is well known amongst the Ubud art community, not only Wayan Karja but many other painters display their work at the gallery. Exhibitions by international and Balinese artists are held several times every year.

The studio at Santra Putra is where the creative energy of I Wayan Karja flows strongest. Upon entering you can immediately sense the quiet energy of Karja's work.

There is always a collection of paintings by I Wayan Karja available for viewing or purchase at Santra Putra Gallery.

The studio is also equipped with printmaking facilities which are available to local and international artists if required.

workshops & teaching facilities

Santra Putra is a popular training facility for teachers of art, meditation, Yoga and massage. Centrally located in Penestanan Kaja the training facilities are available to teachers with classes of up to 25 students.

The Santra Putra training facilities are available for periods ranging from weekend workshops to monthly bookings.

Painting workshops are held here by Wayan Karja.

the guest house

Santra Putra also has rooms available for those wishing to stay in the heart of traditional Bali. Just relax in the rice fields and let the ducks entertain you. Have a cup of tea, watch the changing light in the clouds.

We enjoy sharing our knowledge of art, culture and life on Bali, just as we have enjoyed visiting our friends in the United States and Europe.

facilities & services

• The rooms at Santra Putra are built in traditional open air Balinese style from natural materials. All rooms offer a refrigerator, cooking facilities, hot water showers and bathtubs.
• Continental breakfast is included, Balinese food and bottled drinking water available at your convenience.
• Rooms are cleaned daily and laundry services are available
• Airport transfers and driving tours around Bali

things to do

• Shop with Balinese women on market days
• Enjoy a meal with the family
• Tour Penestanan, a traditional village, including a visit to the family compound illustrating the design of Balinese home and temple
• Escorted temple visits during special ceremonies
• Lecture and discussion on Balinese art and culture by Wayan Karja, painter, or Made Jodog, sculptor
• Architecture in Bali tour
• Demonstration of making Balinese rice wine by Ibu
• Visit a traditional stone carving family or other traditional crafts
• Walk and explore the delightful rice field paths
• See traditional dance performances – Legong, Kecak, Barong
• Enjoy wonderful meals at restaurants in Ubud
• Try a massage or facial at many Ubud health resorts