Sinta Tantra British-Indonesian, b. 1979
Lotus of the Fire, 2026
Tempera and 24ct gold leaf on linen
160 x 120 cm
'Sinta Tantra is widely recognized for her bold, site-specific works that merge painting, architecture, and public space. In her red-dominant pieces, color becomes both structure and emotion—used to activate space,...
"Sinta Tantra is widely recognized for her bold, site-specific works that merge painting, architecture, and public space. In her red-dominant pieces, color becomes both structure and emotion—used to activate space, guide movement, and heighten sensory experience.
Her use of red is often striking and deliberate: it can suggest urgency, vitality, and intensity, while also functioning as a visual anchor within her geometric compositions. Combined with sharp lines and spatial illusions, the red elements create dynamic environments that feel both playful and immersive, blurring the boundary between artwork and the space it inhabits."
Her use of red is often striking and deliberate: it can suggest urgency, vitality, and intensity, while also functioning as a visual anchor within her geometric compositions. Combined with sharp lines and spatial illusions, the red elements create dynamic environments that feel both playful and immersive, blurring the boundary between artwork and the space it inhabits."