Adi Gunawan

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About the artwork

Adi Gunawan's "Ode To My Family" is a heartfelt bronze sculpture that beautifully articulates the profound dedication and enduring spirit within familial bonds. The piece features one of Gunawan's characteristically rounded figures, depicted with a determined expression as it carries a large, substantial bundle on its back. This powerful visual metaphor speaks volumes about the responsibilities, sacrifices, and immense love that define family relationships. The lustrous bronze surface emphasizes the figure's grounded strength and the weight of its cherished burden, evoking a universal narrative of provision and unwavering commitment. Gunawan masterfully conveys the quiet heroism found in everyday acts of care and support. "Ode To My Family" stands as a poignant tribute to the resilience and generosity that underpin the family unit, celebrating the unseen efforts that nurture and sustain loved ones through life's journey.

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.