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Vani Hidayatur Rahman
LP The Times They Are A - Changin #10 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , 2021
, 100 x 130 cm
USD 4,100 – 5,100
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About the artwork
In a singular canvas, Vani depicts Mozart as a landscape of grey dotted with colourful mini human figures building his figure - his trademark imagery. One of the most influential composers of the Classical period, Mozart was a music prodigy who continues to inspire many musicians today. Though times are changing and Western classical music may no longer have that much influence on today’s music as it did in the past, Vani nevertheless celebrates the collaborative and joyful spirit of music, paying an ode to Mozart for paving the way for today’s music.
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.