Adi Gunawan

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About the artwork

Adi Gunawan's bronze sculpture, "The Power of Virtue," presents a profound visual metaphor for resilience and inherent strength. In this compelling piece, one of Gunawan's signature rounded figures stoically bears the weight of an elephant upon its back. The immense burden is conveyed not through strain, but through a quiet determination etched into the figure's expression and posture. The artwork embodies themes of responsibility, inner fortitude, and the capacity to overcome challenges with unwavering spirit. Gunawan masterfully crafts the heavy bronze to convey both the physical load and the powerful, enduring spirit beneath it. "The Power of Virtue" encourages contemplation on the unseen strength that guides us through life's burdens, affirming that true resilience stems from an unwavering commitment to one's moral and spiritual strength.

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.