In Puri Fidhini’s I Hope You Whale Enough, viewers encounter surreal landscapes that blend geometric precision with organic fluidity. The recurring presence of humpback whales immediately captivates, their forms gracefully navigating the compositions, often juxtaposed against stark architectural shapes, mountains, skies, clouds, and open seas. Open doors and windows, broken walls, and barren trees populate these surreal settings, creating tension between what is seen and what is obscured. Mountains and water further anchor the works in nature’s sublime, offering glimpses of the vast and unknowable. Puri’s compositions are meticulously balanced; no element feels out of place, and yet each carries a distinct weight, inviting viewers to pause and reflect.

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Puri Fidhini’s I Hope You Whale Enough stands as a testament to her ability to merge personal narratives with universal themes. Her works are visually captivating, emotionally resonant, and conceptually profound. The careful balance she achieves between structured and organic elements mirrors the delicate act of survival itself—one of strategy, endurance, and grace. The paintings invite viewers into a space of self-reflection, asking them to consider: How much control do we truly have over our journey, and can we find peace in the balance between what we know and what we cannot see?

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R.E. Hartanto

Bandung, November 25, 2024