Exhibition | Arwin Hidayat 'It Turns Out I'm Still Breathing'
Mitchell Fine Art proudly presents the debut Australian solo exhibition of celebrated Indonesian artist Arwin Hidayat, ‘It Turns Out I’m Still Breathing’ , showing 29 July - 23 August in Brisbane.
Venue: Mitchell Fine Art
Address: 86 Arthur St, Fortitude Valley, QLD. 4006
Date: 29 July - 23 August 2025
Time: 10 - 5:30pm Mon - Fri; 10 - 5pm Sat
Web: https://mitchellfineartgallery.com/
EMail: admin@mitchellfineartgallery.com
Call: 07 3254 2297
Address: 86 Arthur St, Fortitude Valley, QLD. 4006
Date: 29 July - 23 August 2025
Time: 10 - 5:30pm Mon - Fri; 10 - 5pm Sat
Web: https://mitchellfineartgallery.com/
EMail: admin@mitchellfineartgallery.com
Call: 07 3254 2297
Request Image Contact: assistant@mitchellfineartgallery.com
Image: Arwin Hidayat, ‘Entertain Yourself’ 82 x 98cm acrylic on canvas (2025)
Recently commissioned by Australian fashion brand Zimmermann for their new Beijing store, Arwin Hidayat is gaining international recognition for his dynamic artworks, which feature birds, serpents, and intriguingly distorted human forms.
His practice is deeply rooted in folk traditions, yet subtly engages with Indonesia’s socio-economic and moral landscape, weaving storytelling and cultural memory into each piece.
“Arwin’s work is a bold fusion of Indonesian tradition and fearless modern storytelling,” says Gallery Director Mike Mitchell. “We’re thrilled to introduce Australian audiences to his deeply personal and visually arresting practice.”
Showcasing a captivating exploration of form and colour across three distinct mediums - painting, ceramics, and batik – the exhibition reflects Hidayat’s unique synthesis of traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with contemporary artistic narratives.
His paintings burst with kaleidoscopic colour and symbolic intensity while his handmade ceramics highlight his deft manipulation of form and texture. Handmade batik artworks offer a contemporary richness whilst layered in tradition, drawing on the cultural techniques of wax-resist dyeing and patterning.
The exhibition offers an immersive experience that bridges artistic traditions and contemporary discourse, presenting viewers with a powerful vision of artistic hybridity and cultural dialogue.
An opening night event will be held on Friday 1st August from 6 – 8pm with the artist in attendance.
On Saturday 2nd August from 2pm an Artist Talk will be held in the gallery. This free event is a chance to learn more about the artist, their work and the themes of the exhibition.
His practice is deeply rooted in folk traditions, yet subtly engages with Indonesia’s socio-economic and moral landscape, weaving storytelling and cultural memory into each piece.
“Arwin’s work is a bold fusion of Indonesian tradition and fearless modern storytelling,” says Gallery Director Mike Mitchell. “We’re thrilled to introduce Australian audiences to his deeply personal and visually arresting practice.”
Showcasing a captivating exploration of form and colour across three distinct mediums - painting, ceramics, and batik – the exhibition reflects Hidayat’s unique synthesis of traditional Indonesian craftsmanship with contemporary artistic narratives.
His paintings burst with kaleidoscopic colour and symbolic intensity while his handmade ceramics highlight his deft manipulation of form and texture. Handmade batik artworks offer a contemporary richness whilst layered in tradition, drawing on the cultural techniques of wax-resist dyeing and patterning.
The exhibition offers an immersive experience that bridges artistic traditions and contemporary discourse, presenting viewers with a powerful vision of artistic hybridity and cultural dialogue.
An opening night event will be held on Friday 1st August from 6 – 8pm with the artist in attendance.
On Saturday 2nd August from 2pm an Artist Talk will be held in the gallery. This free event is a chance to learn more about the artist, their work and the themes of the exhibition.