Kanwa's interest in and exploration of the different cultural practices and spiritual traditions of the Indonesian archipelago has resulted in a visual and inner order that shapes his artistic practice. He believes that every object bears its own energy and character that influences the definitive form of the artwork. These miniature, talisman-like sculptures were intuitively carved and shaped by Kanwa to express his worldview of nature, spirituality, and the macro and micro cosmos. His creative process follows a special ritual, informed by his past investigations of sacred knowledge and practices in Indonesia, where he dialogues with the material and medium used before beginning to sculpt. Commissioned for the Singapore Biennale 2013.
