Ardi Gunawan Indonesian, b. 1983
Ardi Gunawan maintains his practice as a transdisciplinary artist, seamlessly navigating the expansive realms of art, design, and architecture. His diverse work spans painting, sculpture, architectural-scale installations, video, and stage design. His work is informed by a deep-rooted interest in the philosophy of process, physics, and natural history. Gunwan’s exploration delves into questioning the role of artistic beauty, humor, and aesthetics in our daily lives. In parallel to his artistic pursuits, Ardi contributes to the field of Visual Communication Design as an Assistant Professor at Pradita University. Notably, he served as a teaching associate at Monash University (Drawing) and RMIT University (Landscape Architecture) in Melbourne, Australia, from 2010 to 2011.
Ardi's artworks have garnered recognition both in his home country, Indonesia, and internationally, with exhibitions hosted at prestigious venues such as the National Gallery of Indonesia, Objectifs in Singapore, and Gertrude Contemporary in Australia. His artistic endeavors have been prominently featured and acknowledged in various publications, ranging from the Jakarta Post to Art Monthly Australia.
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Friendly Ghost, 2024
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The Meaning is (Traditionally, Religiously) Confused, 2024
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the meaning is confused by table manner, 2024
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the meaning is confused by the middle class, 2024
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the meaning is confused by the startup, 2024
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The Meaning is [Materially] Confused [Virtually] , 2024
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The Space is [Meaningfully] Confused, 2024
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Trans Genre, 2024
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soft xtbp #1, 2022
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soft xtbp #4, 2022
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The wall is calling #10, 2017
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The wall is calling #5, 2017
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The wall is calling #8, 2017
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Define Comedy
Wisma 46 - Ground Floor, Jakarta 7 Dec 2024 - 7 Feb 2025Comedy and tragedy, traditionally viewed as opposing forces, are deeply interwoven in their ability to reflect the complexities of the human condition. This exhibition, Define Comedy, explores the tragicomic as a space where laughter and despair converge, transcending the boundaries of superficial amusement to engage with existential and philosophical inquiries.Read more -
BIRAMA 3/4
10 May - 10 Jun 2024Inspired by musical concepts, the term “Birama'' derives from 'irama,' signifying rhythm, while “3/4” underscores the thoughtful curation and rhythmic arrangement of three themes into one cohesive exhibition. Featuring the...Read more -
BIRAMA 3/4
Art Jakarta Gardens 2024 23 - 28 Apr 2024Making our annual presence at Art Jakarta Garden, ISA Art Gallery proudly presents ' Birama 3/4 ' for the 2024 show from April 23-28 at Hutan Kota by Plataran ....Read more -
Fusion Flux: The Artistic Fusion
Art Jakarta 2023 17 - 19 Nov 2023ISA Art Gallery presents 'Fusion Flux: The Artistic Fusion' to mark the thirteenth edition of Art Jakarta. This exhibition showcases diverse artworks demonstrating the 'Fusion' of different artistic elements, styles,...Read more -
Kinesthesia
Art Jakarta Gardens 2023 7 - 12 Feb 2023ISA Art Gallery presents Kinesthesia, an exhibition that is part of the Art Jakarta Gardens 2023 event. The show will take place from February 7th to February 12th, 2023 and...Read more -
Creart
24 - 27 Nov 2022