Putu Wirantawan

IDR 127.500.000 / USD 7.500*

2017

85 x 140 cm
Pencil, bollpoint on paper

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ABOUT THE WORK

He seeks to free himself from the dualities of life, where emotions such as joy, fear, anger, and pain merge into a single state of being. In his work, each stroke reaches into his deepest inner layers. Through the challenges of life, he continually tries to return to a place of inner balance, a practice that nurtures both body and soul. For him, the ultimate aim of life is to return to the source, a state of true peace and lasting stillness.

The forms in his work grow from the forces of his mind and imagination, appearing both consciously and unconsciously during creation. Inspired by elements of nature such as water, earth, fire, air, and ether, as well as basic shapes like circles, triangles, and squares, he blends structured and spontaneous forms into new visual worlds. In this state, the work becomes a channel for awareness and insight, offering guidance for living with goodness. Through this process, he hopes the self and the soul can radiate positive energy and bring a sense of peace to the world.

The forms in his work emerge from thoughts and imagination that connect the macro and micro cosmos. They shift between flowing and solid shapes, from circular ripples to irregular forms. These movements awaken energies from both the conscious and unconscious mind. Through this process, he offers his work to the soul, seeking peace and happiness, and hopes it can radiate positive energy into life.