In the 2011 video Writing In The Rain, F. X. Harsono attempts to remember how to write his Chinese name "Hu Feng Wen", a name that he has not use since 1967. Through the process, the artist explores themes such as loss, memory, family history and cultural identity. F.X. Harsono is an esteemed figure in Indonesian contemporary art. Working fluidly with a broad range of media, his artistic practice addresses current social issues and cultural contexts. He studied painting at STSRI "ASRI", Yogyakarta from 1969-1974 and at IKJ (Jakarta Art Institute) from 1987-1991. His recent solo exhibitions include Nama, Tyler Rollins New York (2019), Jejak, Can's Gallery, Jakarta (2022), and Spinae |Duri, Baik Art Jakarta (2023). He founded the New Art Movement (Gerakan Seni Rupa Baru) in the mid 1970s. His accolades include the Prince Clause Award, Netherlands in 2014, Anugrah Anugrah Adhikarya Rupa 2014 Award, and the international Joseph Balestier Award for the Freedom of Art in 2015.