Adi Gunawan

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About the artwork

Standing in serene equilibrium, this sculpture embodies Vrikshasana, the Tree Pose. The figure's bulbous form, a signature of Gunawan's style, symbolizes groundedness and inner peace, beautifully challenging conventional body norms often associated with yoga. Crafted in lustrous bronze, the artwork by Adi Gunawan exudes a profound sense of tranquility, its smooth surfaces reflecting light to highlight the figure's stable, yet dynamic, posture. Through this work, Gunawan masterfully conveys the harmony between physical form and spiritual balance, encouraging a meditative reflection on stability and growth. The figure's gentle smile and clasped hands evoke a sense of deep self-acceptance and quiet strength. "Yoga Series - Vrikshasana (Tree Pose)" not only celebrates the practice of yoga but also serves as a powerful reminder that true balance and inner peace are accessible to all, regardless of physical shape, fostering a universal message of well-being and mindful presence.

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.