Adi Gunawan

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About the artwork

Adi Gunawan's "Yoga Series – Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand)" is a compelling bronze sculpture that masterfully interprets one of yoga's most powerful inversions. The artwork presents a figure in a shoulder stand, its rounded, fluid forms elegantly stacked to defy gravity, a signature of Gunawan's artistic language that celebrates the body in all its diverse shapes. The smooth, lustrous bronze highlights the serene balance achieved, while the textured head adds a subtle contrast, drawing attention to the mental focus required for such a pose. This piece transcends a mere physical depiction, symbolizing the transformative power of shifting one's perspective. It invites viewers to contemplate introspection, stability, and the strength found in challenging conventions. Gunawan skillfully conveys a sense of quiet concentration and inner peace, reinforcing his exploration of self-acceptance and the profound harmony between mind and body, making "Sarvangasana" a poignant meditation on personal equilibrium and enduring resilience.

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.