Focusing on the rich arts and crafts tradition in Indonesia, Rudy offers a glimpse of intricate pottery figures made by the local artisans. Rudy captures the dedication and creative spirit of the artisans as the ceramics are being shaped in this captivating piece. The work exemplifies the preservation of tradition and culture in modern times. Born in Blora, Central Java, Rudy Mardijanto graduated from the Art Academy ISI (Institute Seni Indonesia), Yogyakarta. Since 1986, Rudy has actively participated in various art exhibitions within Indonesia namely in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Solo, Malang, Surabaya and Bali. He received an award from ISI Yogyakarta in 1987 and was a finalist in the Philip Morris Indonesian Art Award in 2001. He had solo exhibitions in Singapore since 2007. H Gallery from Jakarta has represented Rudy in Art Expo Malaysia from 2008 to 2013. He held his first solo exhibition in Malaysia titled Indonesian Rural Society In Transition at Interpr8 Art Space, Kuala Lumpur in 2014.