GR gallery is pleased to announce ‘Social Circle’, the first solo exhibition of Suanjaya Kencut with the gallery and in New York. The show will feature a total of 19 artworks revealing for the first time the suite titled ‘Connection Series’, among this a special recognition is merited by five shaped canvases that challenged the artist with the new media and opens up innumerable possibilities for the future. Suanjaya aims to turn viewers focal points to the representation of human beings as dolls, which comes from the desire of recognizing all life forms as sacred and re-state how humans are social creatures who thrive from cultivation of support systems like friends and family. Through the emptiness filled pandemic, Kencut felt disconnected to which he wanted to add hope, positivity, and optimism to the composition with brilliant colors and figural views. These inanimate puppets show a fragmented scenes of human life that contains a reflection on the current situation in the hope that people can reflect on themselves through his artworks.
“Social Circle” is a series based on souls contemplation happened during the Covid-19 detention period that resulted in a full awareness of the importance and beauty of the memories of socializing. These times are engraved in the fragments of memories about our position and close relationship with the people around us. Mr. Black, Mr. Blue, Mr. Red, and Mr. Yellow, are a series of shaped canvases that is inspired by the experience of diversity existing in someone’s character, personality, and aura. The color is often the central determinant of who they will become in our lives, whether they’re being essential or completely irrelevant. However, Kencut also believes that the differences with other people are not always a problem, as is symbolized by Mr. Colorful, life will be more eventful if we can synchronize our thoughts. An open-minded vision, taste, and interpretation can draw people together and become a support system for one another.
On the other side, the works Any Question, Brainstorm, Chill and Command, remind of a room with innumerable stories but that is limited by the separation caused by cultural barriers. A liminal moment that requires us to be connected with other people, causing a compulsion for adaptation that eliminates any existing boundaries. This newly acquired maturity will tear down the wall that was previously limiting us leading to an ocean of new opportunities. In a stage of uncertainty or sorrow, everyone needs the support of their loved ones, and this helps to realize the importance of being surrounded by people who sincerely support you without demanding anything in return.
