LOT 818 Putu Sutawijaya Catalogue: HARMONIE - Charity Live Auction:
Traditional, Modern & Contemporary Indonesian Art
LIVE STREAMING - 17 May 2026
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CATALOGUE INFO

HARMONIE - Charity Live Auction:
Traditional, Modern & Contemporary Indonesian Art
LIVE STREAMING - 17 May 2026

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LOT 818

Putu Sutawijaya
(b. 1971, Indonesian)

Mysterious Behind Sunglasses
painted in 2008
mixed media on canvas
200 x 175 cm
signed and dated on lower left


Rp 150.000.000 - 200.000.000
S$ 11,000 - 14,600

Literature:
Jim Supangkat, Legacy of Sagacity; The Case of Putu Sutawijaya, Canna Gallery, 2008. Illustrated in colour, p. 46

Pick up point: Jakarta

In Mysterious Behind Sunglasses, Putu Sutawijaya presents a striking portrait of Suharto through a contemplative and psychologically charged visual language. The monumental composition emphasizes presence rather than narrative, capturing an enduring figure whose image remains deeply embedded in Indonesia's collective memory. Rendered in subdued monochromatic tones, the portrait is layered against a background of handwritten text, suggesting history, reflection, and the complexity of leadership across time. The dark glasses and military cap create an aura of calm authority and introspection, while the expressive painterly surface reveals Putu Sutawijaya's sensitivity toward memory and identity. Mysterious Behind Sunglasses stands as a powerful meditation on legacy, perception, and historical remembrance.

Condition Report

The painting is in good condition. The canvas is in plane, free of deformations and under adequate tension. Paint layers are intact and in stable condition. No retouching was detected under UV light examination. The painting is offered without frame.

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