Torso, 1974

Sonokeling wood
h. 104 cm
Collection of Galeri Nasional Indonesia

 

About the Artist

Torso was a means for Edhi to experiment with form. Much of Edhi’s work was sponsored by the state, but he also took opportunities to make his own work and and develop his artistic practice which reflected his own humanity and beliefs. In this sculpture, Edhi worked with what was possible. As such, the “torso”, depicted something quite different from what was implied by the title. Through figurative carving, he created various interpretations. Through distorting the form, Edhi showed his interest in conveying a greater message of humanity than just the accuracy of figurative replication.


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