Adi Gunawan

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About the artwork

Adi Gunawan's "Yoga Series - Natarajasana (Dance Pose)" is a compelling bronze sculpture that masterfully challenges conventional body norms through its unique, voluptuous form. As a prominent Indonesian sculptor, Gunawan frequently explores themes of cultural identity and the nuanced relationship between humans and their environment, often drawing inspiration from farm folk. This piece, while depicting a classic yoga posture, reimagines the human figure with a powerful, almost abstract sensuality. The smooth, lustrous bronze highlights the figure's dynamic contortion, inviting viewers to contemplate balance, introspection, and the beauty found beyond idealized physical standards. Gunawan's work consistently prompts dialogue about societal perceptions and the profound stories embedded within the human form.

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.