To Step Aside
Withdrawing and being alone is a typical response in life when faced with challenges or problems. This artwork portrays holding back emotions and restraining oneself from emotional outbursts. It depicts seeking a quiet place to scream, release the tension in the chest, and heal oneself. This is done to avoid disturbing the people around with uncontrollable emotions.
Dardanella Meri Helena
Dardanella Meri Helena, born in West Sumatra and raised in Bengkulu, finds her origins uninfluential to her art, as she wasn't raised in an artistic environment. Initially inspired by Disney films, her recent work draws from Renaissance and European noble portraits. She defines success as having her art appreciated globally and aspires to establish a museum for her work. Known for bold colors and detailed pieces, her favorite work is Perjalanan Imajinasi #1, inspired ...