Susiyo 'Sugar Baby No. 1' Original Available

Artist: Susiyo
Title: Sugar Baby No. 1
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 24 x 32 Inches
Edition: UNIQUE
Prices: $640

Susiyo born in 1993 is an Indonesian contemporary artist renowned for his distinctive pop-surrealist works that blend a background in animation with fine art sensibilities. His artistic journey began at the Yogyakarta Institute of Arts, where he honed the skills that would define his unique visual language.

Susiyo's work is an exploration of the delicate balance between childhood innocence and the complexities of the adult world. He invites viewers to see reality through the "unfiltered eyes of children" by creating captivating scenes where young protagonists interact with fantastical, metamorphic objects. Common motifs include teapot-headed figures and the traditional Mojo fruit, which symbolize luck and freedom. His meticulous technique involves rendering children realistically, juxtaposed with these extraordinary, brightly colored elements, resulting in a visual tension between the familiar and the surreal.

Unlike earlier Indonesian surrealists who often embedded political commentary in darker imagery, Susiyo's approach is a "quiet contemplation of emotions" that explores the intersection of fantasy and reality. His work subtly questions societal norms and encourages viewers to embrace the spontaneous curiosity and imagination often lost in the process of growing up. Susiyo's pieces are a vibrant, engaging commentary on how our perceptions of reality are shaped by society, urging a return to a more playful and imaginative way of thinking.