Rice, Sculpted Faux Food, Rotating-Motor, Doll-Torso, Sound Art,
120cm x 60cm x 60cm
Madhi contemplates the complex relationship between homesickness and food, questioning if a dish's visual memory can replace its taste. He reflects on Tumpeng, a traditional Javanese dish symbolizing gratitude, fortune, and harmony. Its yellow rice cone, representing prosperity, is surrounded by side dishes like fried chicken and tofu, symbolizing life's balance. His aunt's playful Tumpeng creations, adorned with Barbie torsos, captivated children but remained untasted by him, as it was reserved for elders. Reconstructing Tumpeng, he seeks to heal his family’s longing for his late aunt, connecting visual nostalgia with tradition’s power to preserve memory and identity beyond taste.
Currently Exhibiting at:
- BITING BETWEEN ONE’S TEETH (Group Exhibition), Curated by Basmah Felemban, Wasl Art Space, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2025).
Kinetic-Art, Sculpture, Art-Installation, Sound-art,