George Eliot’s words encapsulate the essence of the exhibition, bringing forth the connection between people and their most cherished companions.

Indonesian artist Diyano Purwadi, born 1971, has become a notable figure in the realm of contemporary art. His ouvre is a testament to his profound connection with the natural world.

Animals have been a beloved subject matter, depicted in Paleolithic cave paintings, ancient Egyptian reliefs, and beyond. Diyano introduces dynamic compositions to express the naive chaos characteristic of these creatures. By employing a variety of different mediums — pencil, pen, charcoal, acrylic — and saturating his compositions with movement, colour and texture, the artist establishes his own unique and spontaneous approach to technique.

The artist integrates human features and expressions onto the animals he portrays. These hybrid creatures remind us of our animalistic nature, prompting us to reflect on our shared emotions, instincts, and vulnerabilities.

‘Agreeable Friends’ brings together Diyano’s multimedia works on paper, inviting the viewer to reassess our relationships with all natural beings. 🐶🐱

Diyano Purwadi b.1971 is a contemporary artist based in Bali, Indonesia.

Purwadi bases his works on social, cultural and political phenomena in which he observes around himself. His emphatic paintings strive to convey a sense of honesty with emphasis on the many languages of the human body and mind. He has had several solo-exhibitions in Indonesia and is included in Imago mundi’s publication “Indonesia: Island of Imagination''. The artist favours a multimedia approach, creating installations, performances, and video-documentary to bring forth the inner worlds, needs and desires of people.