Adi Gunawan

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About the artwork

Adi Gunawan’s Yoga Series sculpture presents a whimsical yet grounded take on the challenging Scorpion Pose (Vrischikasana). Cast in bronze with a characteristic smooth sheen, the figure confidently balances on their forearms, legs arching gracefully overhead. Gunawan's signature rounded forms and endearing features imbue the pose with a sense of playful determination rather than strenuous effort, resonating with the accessible and holistic approach often found in Singapore's wellness culture. This piece embodies the fusion of discipline and inner joy that yoga promotes, suggesting a lightness and equilibrium achieved through dedicated practice. It's an engaging reminder that strength and serenity can coexist, captured in Gunawan's distinctively charming and contemplative style, appreciated by those seeking balance in a vibrant, modern city.

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.