Patung Apelnya (The Apple Sculpture)

Rudi Mantofani's work often involves presenting elements of surprise in formal and visual terms, and his creativity in exploring the world of ideas with a variety material and forms, as can be seen in Patung Apelnya (Lot 590). Rudi succeeds in introducing unexpected aspects into his pieces, things that he always sees from a positive viewpoint. This is because he believes that positive energy transmits positive values and auras to people experiencing art. These positive aesthetics of the artworks derive from particular aspects of the chosen objects. To look at them, they are a sight to behold, while in terms of meaning they challenge the intellect to examine and interpret. His work grows from weighty ideas that are only possible with an artist who is constantly striving to expand his or her intellectual power.