About the artwork
Adi Gunawan uses curves and rounded figures to great effect in creating a sense of comfort and warmth. In Sandaran Hati, this is done once more, with both figures bearing contented smiles as they delight in each other’s company. This sculpture conjures feelings of belonging, safety and happiness, with the woman leaning on the man for support.
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.