Ida Bagus Putu Purwa (b.1976) is a Balinese contemporary artist. He portrays life through various subject matters such as humans, fauna, and flora that express his feelings, emotions, and imaginations. His works are reflections of himself, both as an individual and social being that lives in the Balinese community, surrounded by its culture and traditions.  

Using a combination of charcoal and oil paint, Ida Bagus Putu Purwa creates distinctive elements in his surrealist-decorative paintings. He has exhibited in various international art galleries and institutions in many major cities such as Tokyo, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong.