Dedy Sufriadi
In the close to 20-year career of visual artist Dedy Sufriadi, two elements have become important aspects of his artistic practice: text and texture. Both are abundantly present in our lives, often without us realizing it.
Take text, for instance. From the moment we wake up, until it’s time to retire for the day, we are inundated by text in every conceivable shape and form. Whether it’s the labeling on the daily-use products we utilize, to advertisements in both print and electronic media, we are bombarded by text in some form or another at virtually every waking moment.
It goes without saying that texture exists in virtually every object around us. Humans being very tactile creatures by nature, the sense of touch is crucial in assisting us navigate through our daily lives. And yet, our sense of touch, important as it maybe, is often simply taken for granted.
TEXTURE is a small survey of the many visual styles that make up Dedy Sufriadi’s total body of work, both elements featuring prominently in the visual language presented in his art.
Imbued with a strong philosophical vibe, Dedy invites us to delve into how the world around him is perceived and visualized. TEXTURE reminds us of the many often-overlooked details that make up the whole of our existence, clues that provide clarity towards understanding ourselves and the world around us.
