Opening Tumbuh Rimpang
November 29, 2024
Pupa
NPAAW
Exhibition
Common Beauty II
Artist
NPAWW
Written by
Krisna Sudharma
“Pupa” takes us on a journey beyond the confines of the canvas, engaging us with an expanse of layers, meanings, and emotions.
–
Conveying a multitude of perspectives through color and a 3D feeling texture arising from the raw effect of removing the masking tape, “Pupa” ushers in complexity, where NPAAW’s exploration becomes something beyond his deliberate control-more than an intentional endeavor. The artwork incorporates a broad expectation, which later morphs into image-making that the artist himself may choose to step back from. This defiance culminating in an artwork is a clear indication of NPAAW’s willingness to break boundaries and venture into the unknown.
Inspired by Darwin’s evolution theories, NPAAW’s works draw parallels and contrasts between human and animal traits. In doing so, he invites viewers to reflect on our own development and ethical judgement. Central to NPAAW’s artistry is his utilization of animal idioms as a symbolic language. Through them, he effectively reflects the inherent nature of human beings, alluding to our primal instincts, emotions, and tendencies.
Through “Pupa,” NPAAW takes us on a journey beyond the confines of the canvas, engaging us with an expanse of layers, meanings, and emotions. He challenges the perception of art as a static destination and serves as a contemplation on the innate beauty of evolution, advocating for its recognition as a continual evolution that intertwines the artist’s perspective with personal interpretations. This work gently prompts us to explore beyond the traditional boundaries of complete and static artworks, fostering an appreciation for the perpetual state of flux that mirrors the evolving nature of the human experience.
In his recent artworks, NPAAW presents an innovation in abstract painting through the employment of a commonplace tool-masking tape. The resultant artworks are whimsical to NPAAW, demonstrating what may appear unfinished or processional, often unseen in a final presentation. His piece, “Pupa”, alludes to a cocoon and embodies the possibility of displaying an artwork as both in-progress and complete-highlighting transformation, transition, and the in-between phases. The piece challenges the conventional expectation that artworks must be finished before exhibition, whilst defying the artist’s own standards-contrasting his typical finesse in realism. “Pupa”, on a grand scale, compels the viewer to observe, interact playfully, and perceive from various perspectives.
