
Kira
2021
Kira, completed in 2021, exemplifies Roby Dwi Antono's meticulous fusion of dreamlike figuration and technical complexity. Produced as a 21-layer screenprint on 410gsm Radiant White Somerset paper, the work achieves a luminous depth that flat reproduction rarely captures, with each successive layer contributing to a rich chromatic surface that rewards close inspection. A final application of long-glow phosphorescent embellishment transforms the piece in low light, revealing a secondary visual experience that shifts the work from static image to something closer to a living object. The matte varnish seal preserves this intricate surface while imparting a quiet, considered finish befitting Antono's signature aesthetic. Antono has built a devoted international following through his distinctive visual language, one populated by wide-eyed, otherworldly figures suspended between innocence and psychological tension. His compositions draw freely from surrealism, Japanese pop culture, and classical portraiture, synthesizing these influences into imagery that feels simultaneously nostalgic and unsettling. Kira sits comfortably within this body of work while demonstrating the particular ambition Antono brings to his print practice, where the constraints of the medium become opportunities for layered storytelling. Released in an edition of 50, each print is hand-signed by the artist, underscoring the personal investment Antono brings to works produced outside his painting practice. Currently available through TGB Contemporary, this edition represents a compelling point of entry for collectors drawn to contemporary figurative printmaking at its most technically accomplished. Unframed presentation allows buyers flexibility in how the work is ultimately displayed and contextualized within a collection.
- Medium
- 21 layer screenprint on 410gsm Radiant White Somerset paper, sealed with a matte varnish and finished with a layer of long-glow phosphorescent embellishment
- Sheet
- Signed
- Yes
- Location
- TGB Contemporary, London
- Spotted At
- Gallery · TGB ContemporaryView on map
For Sale — £1250
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