I Gusti Nyoman Lempad (1862-1978) was a Balinese sculptor and architec( undagi) who built palaces and temple in Ubud and its neighboring villages.
Lempad grew up under the creative guidance of his artist father. From early in his life, he was acknowledge as an outstanding stone carver and architect. His Saraswati water temple, standing not far from the Puri Ubud, demonstrates his architectural and design skills. In his later years, he produced hundreds of linear drawings of Balinese mytology and folklore.
Although he maintained a close friendship with foreign artists, including Rudolf Bonnet and Walter Spies, Lempad never compromised his distinctive identity as a Balinese artist.
He died on April 25, 1978 at his home in Ubud.

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