Adi Gunawan

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About the artwork

Perched atop a horse, the duo of father and son ride together—not in haste, but in harmony. In this heartwarming bronze sculpture, Adi Gunawan distills the essence of paternal love: steady, protective, and present. The father figure exudes quiet strength, while the child leans forward with curiosity, both grounded and uplifted by the shared journey. The horse is calm and surefooted - a symbol of the path forward made safer when taken together. This piece radiates warmth and nostalgia, a sculptural lullaby for anyone who’s ever found comfort in the arms of family.

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.