Guardian Of The Ancestral Land
Nationalism and patriotism have long been the ideology of Indonesia. Although this nation faces numerous challenges that could threaten its unity, our duty as a people is to preserve and safeguard the culture of this land. Represented here as the Guardian of the Ancestral Land (meaning: Defender of the Ancestral Land), we see Indonesia’s diversity being protected by surrealistically depicted figures.
Aly Waffa
Aly Waffa is an artist from Gresik, Indonesia, finds the journey challenging due to the distance from the city's art hubs. His biggest influence is his father, and he defines success as inspiring others through well-appreciated work, both in quality and the market. His creative process involves oil on canvas using a unique scraping technique, and he believes deeply in following his heart. Having collaborated with other artists, he dreams of a successful solo exhibitio...