Adi Gunawan

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About the artwork

‘Stay With Me’ is an evocative piece that captures a poignant moment of intimacy and connection, depicting an embrace between two figures - symbolising love, longing and desire. This is a common theme in Gunawan’s work - his ability to infuse his sculptures with such expressive depth is a hallmark of his work, drawing viewers into the intimate world he creates​. Gunawan’s distinctive style of rounded forms adds a layer of warmth and humanity to the piece. ‘Stay With Me’ exemplifies his ability to convey deep emotional narratives through dynamic and expressive forms.

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.