Vani Hidayatur Rahman

LP - The Thinker Series #4; Contemplation, 2019
Acrylic on Canvas, 150 x 150 cm

USD 5,600 – 7,100

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About the artwork

In this symbolic work by Vani, Auguste Rodin’s sculpture The Thinker is depicted on a brown canvas, illustrated as if in the midst of being conceptualised. The Thinker is often lauded for being the epitome of self-reflection and self-awareness and when viewing the sculpture we are often forced to observe the act of thinking, of which we all engage in. The text overlaid reflects a poem about peace composed by Vani himself. With this type-written-like text scribbled across the surface, the artwork evokes a sense of a work-in-progress, implying that perhaps even the best of us face dilemmas and difficult times. Vani simultaneously suggests the possibility of victory and hope in every situation - slowly but surely, we just need to march towards it.



About the artist

Born in 1981 in Semarang, Indonesia, artist Vani Hidayatur Rahman is currently based in Jogjakarta. He has shown his works in various group exhibitions including ArtJog 2013: Maritime Culture, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta; Return to Home, International Union of Unified Ummah Cartoon Contest, Iran (2012); Manifesto, Indonesian National Gallery, Jakarta (2010). Vani has received a number of art awards including the Best Painting accolade at the 2012 Jakarta Art Awards and was a finalist at the 2008 Jakarta Art Awards.

Vani Hidayatur Rahman has made a name for himself with his distinctive and realistic style. With his highly complex paintings that are adorned with detailed embellishments, Vani imbues a strong concept and story into each piece and addresses pertinent political, social and environmental issues that span war to pollution. In his artwork entitled "Unity," Vani depicts a large ark - a motif that has been reiterated by other Indonesian painters such as Widayat and Amrus Natalya. However, Vani presents his own interpretation of the timber vessel by painting it in an unfinished stage of construction and glory - a group of workers on deck are still sawing, carrying wooden beams and measuring for dimensions. The flurry of activity is painted from a birds-eye view and aerial perspective, with the entire structure and frame visible - allowing the viewer to feel as if he or she is an omniscient being looking down from above. 

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