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In this interview, we speak with Abdi Setiawan, an Indonesian sculptor who revives the practice of teak wood carving to represent the Indonesian human figure within the realities of urban life. This episode explores the archive of Abdi Setiawan’s works collected by Project Eleven, tracing his creative process, methods of observation, and the critical intentions behind his installations and spatial arrangements.

Setiawan’s works are often presented as spatial compositions in which iconic gestures and poses become defining elements of his artistic identity. Through rough, unfinished wood surfaces, detailed acrylic colouring, and references to popular culture, he examines themes of modernity, consumption, social complexity, and humanitarian concerns.

Watch until the end to understand how Project Eleven’s archiving practice preserves not only the physical works, but also the social narratives and critical perspectives embedded in Setiawan’s sculptures.