About
Iqi Qoror's surreal figurative paintings are arresting in their earthy palettes offset by pops of fluorescent textile embroidery. His artworks revolve around questions of trust, interspersed with fragments of modernity set against his own social experience. Qoror's blend of portraiture, pop-textiles, and surrealistic imagery invokes curiosity, confusion, and a playfully honest connection with our contemporary world. Each artwork represents a point of self-reflection: "We live in a catastrophic world...I express my response through my works and I'm constructing a question of our madness."
Iqi Qoror's painting "Small Talk" is a masterful blend of surrealism and symbolism, rendered in acrylic and wool on canvas. This striking work captures two seated figures dressed in matching blue suits, engaged in a seemingly casual yet mysterious interaction. Their faces are obscured by vibrant, textured wool patterns, challenging traditional portraiture and exploring themes of identity and human connection.
The setting is a brightly lit room with a yellow wall and a window overlooking a stormy, energetic seascape. The turbulent waves beyond the window contrast with the calm interior, suggesting a deeper emotional or psychological tension beneath the surface. The tiled floor features a star motif, grounding the composition while adding a layer of intricacy to the scene.
Wine bottles and glasses surround the figures, heightening the surreal nature of the piece. The juxtaposition of the mundane with the fantastical creates a compelling narrative open to interpretation.
The vibrant color palette, dynamic textures, and interplay of mediums in "Small Talk" reflect Iqi Qoror’s innovative approach to storytelling through art. This visually and conceptually rich piece invites viewers to explore its layers of meaning, making it a standout work in contemporary surrealist art.
This original mixed-media painting is 47 inches tall and 39 inches wide. It is created with acrylic paint and wool embroidery. This painting is signed and dated by the artist on the front lower right corner. Free local Los Angeles delivery. Affordable Continental U.S. and worldwide shipping are available. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included with this unique work.
A native of Indonesia, Iqi Qoror started his career as a professional Visual Artist with a Master’s Degree in Fine Art. Qoror's combination of different media merges not only different art practices such as painting and embroidery but past and present as well. The combination of modern expressionistic style of portraits without faces with pops of color renders his artworks unforgettably visceral.
Qoror constantly challenges himself to be more experimental and versatile in his art practice, from installation to mixed media painting. Through this innovation-fueled journey, Qoror has established himself as one of the fastest rising stars of the Indonesian art scene. He has been labeled an emerging artist to watch who knows how to move distinctly between representational, figurative, and surrealist imagery. His artworks have been exhibited in international hot spots such as Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, and Los Angeles and have been collected worldwide.
