Violet

Arkiv Vilmansa is based in Bandung, Indonesia, where he received formal training as an architect and graphic designer. Initially gaining international recognition with his vinyl toys, Vilmansa then began painting with acrylic on canvas that have now become his main media. Since 2008, Vilmansa has consistently exhibited his works in group and solo shows, receiving critical acclaim from the global art world. Co-owner of VinylOnVinyl Gallery; Gaby Dela Merce has this to add about why they had opted to showcase Arkiv: "Our first fascination with him was when we saw an article about him online. His lines and curves are so bold and captivating. It was very different from everything else. When his paintings arrived we were amazed on how lucid everything was. If you thought the painting is good in picture, wait til you see the actual thing! What struck me personally was that usually it's the topic or what the painting wants to show that give it life. With Arkiv, it's the strokes itself that creates the energy and being." Use of liquid ink as a material to create art, typically by applying it to a surface like paper with a pen or brush, allowing artists to produce drawings, paintings, or calligraphy by utilizing its fluidity and color properties to form images or text; essentially, it's a versatile tool for creating artwork through the application of colored liquid