Freddy Sofian | |
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Born | Freddy Sofian 10 December 1948
Bandung, Indonesia |
Died | 12 June 2018
Bandung, Indonesia | (aged 69)
Nationality | Indonesian |
Education | Rangga Djempol Studio (1970–1975) |
Notable work | "The Lion Dance" (2000), "Abstract Bandung" (2002), "Silver Landscape" (2015), "Unity" (2015) |
Movement | Indonesian New Art Movement |
Patron(s) | Barli Sasmitawinata |
Freddy Sofian (10 December 1948 – 12 June 2018) was an Indonesian artist.
In 1970–1975, he studied at the Rangga Djempol Studio under the guidance of Barli Sasmitawinata. In the years 1993–1995, he studied in Europe ( Netherlands, (Germany), France). Since 1998, he worked in the studio "Red Point" (Bandung). [1]
Among the most notable works are "The Lion Dance" (2000), "Abstract Bandung" (2002), "Silver Landscape" (2015), "Unity" (2015). [2] In addition to abstract paintings he is known also as a master of graphics.
He had six solo exhibitions: in 1994 ( Ubud, Bali), 1998 ( Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), 1999 ( Jakarta), 2000 ( Bandung), 2002 ( Jakarta), 2013 ( Bandung). Besides, he took part in more than 30 group exhibitions in Indonesia, Holland, Malaysia, USA, South Korea, Singapore. [3]
In 1979, he participated in the cult exhibition of the movement Gerakan Seni Rupa Baru ( Indonesian New Art Movement), presenting a composition of broken chairs. [2] On 17 June 2005, he became a signatory of the "Abstract Manifesto" declaration on 17 June 2005, a movement that annually held its exhibitions in Jakarta. [4] In 1996–2000, he took part in the International Festival of Arts in Ipoh (Malaysia), in 2016 – in Langkawi Art Biennale. [5]