Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Artist Finds Inspiration in Distressed Wood and Salvaged Materials
Imagine an artist who loves old, beat-up wood.
That's Sujata Dharap!
She found some cool wood from old ships and other places in Bali.
This wood had seen lots of weather and had cool colors.
She decided to use this wood and other materials to create abstract art.
Sujata's been making art for over 40 years and has had many art shows.
She didn't have a specific plan for the wood when she bought it; she just knew she wanted to create something beautiful from it.
Sujata Dharap is an award-winning artist.
She discovered distressed wood from old ships in a Bali furniture godown.
The wood had multiple layers of color from weathering and previous use.
Dharap's career spans 40 years with over 30 solo and dual shows.
She was fascinated by the colors and texture of the wood.
- Who
- Sujata Dharap, an award-winning artist.
- What
- Found inspiration in distressed wood and other salvaged materials for her abstract art.
- When
- The artist's career spans 40 years.
- Where
- In a furniture godown in Bali.
- Why
- She was fascinated by the colors and texture of the wood.
- Artist
- Sujata Dharap
- Years in Career
- 40+
- Type of Work
- Abstract Art
- Materials
- Distressed wood, ship planks, salvaged materials