Dipo Andy

Dipo Andy was born in Sumbawa, Nusa Tenggara Barat, 1975. Graduated from Indonesia Art Institute Yogyakarta (1999), well known for his work of imitating star figures such as Marilyn Monroe, David Beckham, Fidel Castro, etc. He is known for his seriousness of making experiments with computer technique technology to create a holographic effect on his works.  In 1999 he was chosen as top 5 nominees  of Indoesia Art Award (Philip Morris). On 2004 he participated on Biennale Bangladesh in Dakha.

“33 Desire Bombs” bomb raft, complete with the timer. Physically, we are invited to get to know about the massacre killing weapon a little bit closer. These objects remind us about the actions of violence and terrorism that occurred in Indonesia and other countries in the world.

Not only bomb would apply as a killing weapon, but also it can be apply for social-political and ideological context. Bomb could investigate the relationship between a human and his mind. The hardest explosion that any mankind have to handle is the personal desire.