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.
Adi Gunawan represented Indonesia at the Beijing Olympics 2008 Fine Arts Exhibition, where he was bestowed the further honor of an Olympic Torch Award. Moreover, his works have been exhibited in various countries including Singapore, Malaysia, China, Olympic Museum in Lausanne in Switzerland and many more.
Adi Gunawan continues to be an influential figure in contemporary art, known for his ability to blend humor, culture, and technical prowess in his sculptures. He believes that art should not only be visually appealing but also thought-provoking and capable of evoking a wide range of emotions.
Adi Gunawan represented Indonesia at the Beijing Olympics 2008 Fine Arts Exhibition, where he was bestowed the further honor of an Olympic Torch Award. Moreover, his works have been exhibited in various countries including Singapore, Malaysia, China, Olympic Museum in Lausanne in Switzerland and many more.
Adi Gunawan continues to be an influential figure in contemporary art, known for his ability to blend humor, culture, and technical prowess in his sculptures. He believes that art should not only be visually appealing but also thought-provoking and capable of evoking a wide range of emotions.
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Art Introduction - 'Sahabat' by Adi Gunawan
Inside the Creative Space with Adi Gunawan [Live, Recorded on June 25th, 2020]
Publications
Publications
Tatler Homes features sculptures from Ode To Art: In Fine Form, 2022
Biography
Biography
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.
Adi Gunawan represented Indonesia at the Beijing Olympics 2008 Fine Arts Exhibition, where he was bestowed the further honor of an Olympic Torch Award. Moreover, his works have been exhibited in various countries including Singapore, Malaysia, China, Olympic Museum in Lausanne in Switzerland and many more.
Adi Gunawan continues to be an influential figure in contemporary art, known for his ability to blend humor, culture, and technical prowess in his sculptures. He believes that art should not only be visually appealing but also thought-provoking and capable of evoking a wide range of emotions.
Adi Gunawan represented Indonesia at the Beijing Olympics 2008 Fine Arts Exhibition, where he was bestowed the further honor of an Olympic Torch Award. Moreover, his works have been exhibited in various countries including Singapore, Malaysia, China, Olympic Museum in Lausanne in Switzerland and many more.
Adi Gunawan continues to be an influential figure in contemporary art, known for his ability to blend humor, culture, and technical prowess in his sculptures. He believes that art should not only be visually appealing but also thought-provoking and capable of evoking a wide range of emotions.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Group Exhibitions
1995 "Maiden '95 Intake," Fine Arts Exhibition in Sasana Aliyasa FSR ISI Yogyakarta.
1996
'Sketch' Exhibition in Sasana Ajiyasa FSR ISI Yogyakarta.
1997
Fine Arts Exhibition with Sanggar Dewata Indonesia in Taman Budaya, Surakarta.
1998
"The '95 Padma Group" Sculpture Exhibition in FSR ISI Yogyakarta.
"The 10th Yogyakarta Arts Festival" Exhibition in Benteng Vrederburg, Yogyakarta
"The 16th Anniversary of ISI" Exhibition in ISI Gallery, Yogyakarta.
Fine Arts Exhibition with Sanggar Dewata Indonesia in Yogyakarta.
1999
"All-Indonesia Arts Festival" Exhibition in Benteng Vrederburg, Yogyakarta.
"Nine" Fine Arts Exhibition of Sanggar Dewata in Museum Bali.
"The 11th Yogyakarta Arts Festival" Exhibition in Benteng Vrederburg, Yogyakarta.
"ISI Lustrum" Exhibition in Yogyakarta and Bali.
2000
"Yogyakarta Young Artist" Exhibition in Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta.
"Whistle 2000" Fine Arts Exhibition in Benteng Vrederburg, Yogyakarta.
"Nine" Fine Arts Exhibition of Sanggar Dewata in Benteng Vrederburg, Yogyakarta.
"The 12th Yogyakarta Arts Festival" Exhibition in Benteng Vrederburg, Yogyakarta.
"Expression of 4" Painting Exhibition in Bizette Gallery, Jakarta.
"Campur Sari" Fine Arts Exhibition in ISI Gallery, Yogyakarta.
"Small is Beautiful" Painting Exhibition in Edwin Gallery, Jakarta.
"Philip Morris Art Award" Painting Exhibition in Nasional Gallery, Jakarta.
2001
"Imagination and Color" Painting Exhibition in Bizette Gallery, Jakarta.
"Small is Beautiful" Painting Exhibition in Edwin Gallery, Jakarta.
2002
"Humanity" Painting Exhibition in Edwin Gallery, Jakarta.
"Five Persons" Painting Exhibition in Proclamation Gallery, Jakarta.
"Nine" Fine Arts Exhibition of Sanggar Dewata Indonesia in Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta.
"There is Still Empty Room," Just Between the Two Sculpture Exhibition in Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta.
2003
"Togetherness," Fine Arts Exhibition of Sanggar Dewata Indonesia in Gedung Societet, Yogyakarta.
"KRIA ISI" Exhibition in Nasional Gallery, Jakarta.
"All-Indonesia Arts Festival" Exhibition in Surabaya.
"Modern Painting" Exhibition in Ramzy Gallery, Jakarta.
"Spirit of Soul" Sculpture Exhibition in Bale Rupa Sanggar Dewata Indonesia, Yogyakarta.
"The 18th Anniversary in ISI" Exhibition in ISI Gallery, Yogyakarta.
"Souvenir" Exhibition in Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta.
2004
"Micro Media" Sculpture Exhibition in Langgeng Gallery, Magelang.
"Termogram 93-93" Fine Arts Exhibition of Sanggar Dewata Indonesia in Neka Museum, Ubud Bali.
2005
"Seeing Universe from Kaliurang" Fine Arts Exhibition in Ullen Sentalu Museum, Kaliurang, Yogyakarta.
"The 17th Yogyakarta Arts Festival" Fine Arts Exhibition in Benteng Vrederburg, Yogyakarta.
"Bali Beanale" Fine Arts Exhibition in Sika Gallery, Ubud, Bali.
2006
"LINDU (Earthquake)" Fine Arts Exhibition in Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta and Jakarta.
"Vice Versa" Fine Arts Exhibition in Taman Budaya Societet, Yogyakarta.
2007
"Young Arrows" Fine Arts Exhibition in Jogya Gallery.
"Wing" Sculpture Exhibition in Gunarsa Museum, Yogyakarta.
"Front Yard" Sculpture Sole Exhibition in Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta.
Behind The Horizon Exhibition in Srisasanti Gallery, Yogyakarta.
2008
"Reinventing Bali" Joint Exhibition with Sanggar Dewata in Sangkring Art Space, Yogyakarta.
"Bali Art Now Hibridity" Exhibition in Jogja Gallery.
"The Absolute Java 50%" Exhibition in Rumah Jawa, Jakarta.
"Jogja Art Fair" Exhibition in Taman Budaya Societet, Yogyakarta.
"Olympic Fine Arts 2008" Exhibition in Beijing, China.
"Kere Munggah Bale" Exhibition in Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta.
"Family Life" Exhibition in Taman Budaya Societet, Yogyakarta.
2007
"Front Yard" Sculpture Exhibition in Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta.
2020
Adi Gunawan, Abundance and Happiness, Ode to Art Contemporary, Singapore
2021
Art Moments Jakarta Online 2021 - Contemporary Arts, Andis Gallery, Jarkarta, Indonesia
Art Moments Jakarta Online 2021 - Modern Arts, Andis Gallery, Jarkarta, Indonesia
ADI GUNAWAN - Solo Exhibition, Andis Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia
ADI GUNAWAN - Solo Exhibition, Andis Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia
Awards
1998 Best Sculptural Work on 14th Anniversary of ISI Yogyakarta2000 Best Sculptural Work on 15th Anniversary of ISI Yogyakarta
Finalist of Philip Morris Art Award
2003 Best Sculptural Work on 18th Anniversary of ISI Yogyakarta
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