Adi Gunawan

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About the artwork

Adi Gunawan’s Yoga Series sculpture captures a playful yet powerful interpretation of the human form in motion. This bronze piece, with its exaggerated proportions and smooth, polished finish, depicts a figure mid-handstand, legs pointed confidently toward the sky. The artist’s signature style—characterized by voluminous, rounded bodies and a sense of joyful energy—is evident here, transforming a moment of physical discipline into a celebration of balance, strength, and humor. The simplified, almost whimsical anatomy invites viewers to reflect on the harmony between mind and body that yoga represents, while also highlighting the universal pursuit of inner peace and resilience. Gunawan’s work often bridges tradition and contemporary expression, and this sculpture is no exception: it evokes both the serenity of yoga practice and the lightheartedness that comes from self-acceptance. Through this striking form, Gunawan reminds us that mindfulness can be found not only in stillness, but also in playful movement.

About the artist

Born in Yogyakarta in 1974, Adi Gunawan received his education at the Institut Seni Indonesia. He is a prominent Indonesian sculptor known for his distinctive and often playful and satirical bronze sculptures. In his symbolic sculptures, Adi invokes exploration of themes related to human behavior, social issues, and cultural traditions. He uses his cultural positioning as a tool to visualize motions, gestures, characters and expressions of various subjects that he sculpts. He often incorporates elements of Indonesian folklore and everyday life, giving his pieces a rich cultural context. Growing up in an Agrarian society, he depicts a lot of animals in his work. The symbiotic and mystical relationship between animals and humans is well expressed in his artworks.