
The Unseen
2019
Rendered in acrylic on canvas at an intimate 39.9 × 50 cm, "The Unseen" (2019) is a quietly arresting work by Indonesian artist Roby Dwi Antono, whose figurative practice draws equally from surrealism, folklore, and the visual language of Japanese manga and ukiyo-e printmaking. The composition centers on one of Antono's characteristically otherworldly figures, wide-eyed and luminous, suspended in a dreamlike space that resists straightforward narrative. His handling of acrylic achieves a surface at once delicate and precise, with the controlled line work and muted chromatic palette reinforcing the sense of a world hovering just beyond ordinary perception. Antono has cultivated a devoted international following for his ability to encode psychological and mythological depth within imagery that feels simultaneously innocent and unsettling. "The Unseen" exemplifies this tension, inviting the viewer into a contemplative state rather than offering resolution. Works from this period represent the artist consolidating the visual vocabulary that would cement his reputation across Southeast Asia and beyond, making pieces of this scale and quality increasingly sought after by collectors attuned to the region's growing presence in the global contemporary art market. The work is signed and presented without a frame, offering the new owner flexibility in presentation. Available through Beinart Gallery, this piece represents a compelling acquisition for collectors building focused holdings in contemporary figurative painting, particularly within the expanding canon of Southeast Asian surrealism.
- Medium
- Acrylic on canvas
- Overall
- Signed
- Yes
- Location
- Beinart Gallery, Brunswick, VICTORIA
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Beinart GalleryView on map
For Sale — $4700
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