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“Sailing has always been practiced by our ancestors. Every region in Indonesia has differences in how to calculate wind direction. Sailors will use the stars as a guide when they are in the middle of the sea. This artwork conveys always having the courage to sail through life,” says Javanese artist Pramono Hadi of this striking abstract piece. Bold strokes of red, yellow, green, blue and black acrylics create a modern composition that commands attention wherever it’s placed.

Just as unique as the artist's personality, this mixed media work was painted by Reza Dwakiss as an ode to self-expression and social acceptance. The artist in Java uses bright red and blue acrylic to create the painting, while permanent marker supplies the work with bold, graphic style.

Working in a palette of red, white and blue, Made Ardika explores the balance of energy, representing minor negative energy in black. "Energy, especially that which exists in this universe, gives its influence to human life," the artist says. "Red is symbolizing the huge, very powerful energy that can be balanced by the force of white, which represents purity, patience and tranquility. Even negative energy will not affect this balance of power that leads to harmony and peace in life."