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KANG SAMAR — SEARCHING FOR TRUTH, 2026
Original Acrylic Painting — Wayang Kulit Series — 65 × 65 cm
Searching for Truth is a unique original painting by Indonesian artist Kang Samar, transforming the ancestral visual language of Wayang Kulit into a contemporary meditation on perception, conscience and self-awareness.
THE ARTWORK
The work explores the patience and courage required to see beyond appearances. For Kang Samar, truth is not discovered through haste or immediate judgment; it emerges through attention, questioning and the willingness to reconsider what we believe we see.
Stylised figures inspired by Indonesian shadow puppetry appear within a richly animated field of colour, line and ornament. The characters operate as mirrors of the inner world, embodying the tensions between certainty and doubt, appearance and reality, instinct and reflection.
The composition brings together figurative storytelling and expressive abstraction. Interwoven lines connect faces, bodies and symbolic forms, creating a continuous visual movement across the canvas. Vibrant colour gives the work an immediate presence, while its cultural and philosophical references reward closer observation.
Searching for Truth does not impose a single interpretation. Instead, it invites the viewer to pause, look again and consider how expectations, memories and emotions influence perception.
The handwritten inscription on the reverse expresses the artist’s intention:
“Seeking the truth is not rushing to act—but clearing your sight, so you may see what truly is.”
WAYANG KULIT SERIES
Wayang Kulit, Indonesia’s traditional shadow theatre, has transmitted stories, ethical questions and cultural memory across generations. Kang Samar draws upon this heritage without simply reproducing its classical imagery.
He transforms its theatrical characters, ornamental structures and dialogue between light and shadow into a contemporary visual language. In his paintings, inherited symbols become instruments for examining identity, loyalty, love, responsibility and destiny.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Kang Samar is an Indonesian multidisciplinary artist from Surabaya, East Java. His creative practice spans painting, murals, sculpture, relief, batik and applied design.
More than fifteen years of craftsmanship have shaped his sensitivity to surface, ornament and handmade detail. His experience with mural painting, sculptural relief, textile production and screen printing contributes to the density and distinctive rhythm of his compositions.
Through the Wayang Kulit series, Samar positions Indonesian cultural imagery within contemporary figurative painting. His works preserve the emotional and philosophical resonance of inherited stories while opening them to new interpretations and an international audience.
Presented by Abstract Art Gallery, Riga, Kang Samar develops a recognisable artistic language in which tradition becomes a living space for reflection and transformation.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Artist: Kang Samar
Title: Searching for Truth
Year: 2026
Country of origin: Indonesia
Series: Wayang Kulit
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 65 × 65 × 1 cm
Rarity: Unique original artwork — 1/1
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and reverse
Reverse: Artwork information and handwritten artist’s inscription
Condition: New — excellent original studio condition
Frame: Not included
Provenance: Artist / Abstract Art Gallery, Riga
AUTHENTICITY AND COLLECTOR GUARANTEE
The artwork is accompanied by two signed Certificates of Authenticity:
— Certificate issued by Kang Samar
— Certificate issued by Abstract Art Gallery
Abstract Art Gallery provides a lifetime guarantee covering the authenticity and documented provenance of the artwork, together with long-term collector support.
PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY
The painting will be shipped completely flat—never rolled—to preserve its original surface.
It will be professionally secured between reinforced rigid XPS protective panels and placed inside strong external packaging suitable for international art transportation.
Tracked and insured delivery is included.
Seller's Story
ABSTRACT ART GALLERY
Abstract, sculptural & contemporary paintings — Unique artworks — Lifetime guarantee — Worldwide free shipping
Fast dispatch from Riga International Airport within 24 to 48 hours after order confirmation. Delivery time then depends on the collector's country and the international carrier. Every artwork is carefully packaged, accompanied by its certificate of authenticity, and benefits from a lifetime guarantee. The gallery is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via Catawiki messaging for any advice, tracking, or information.
For collectors, resellers and galleries: artworks can be held by the gallery, perfectly stored and ready. Gift packaging, certificate, artwork message, and custom dedication included. Direct shipping to your client available on request.
Abstract Art Gallery (SIA Positive International Art) is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2010, based in Riga, Latvia, specialising in contemporary abstraction, sculptural minimalism, and in-depth research on materials, textures, and depth.
The gallery represents a curated roster of contemporary artists, each bringing a distinct technique and artistic language — from acrylic pouring and sculptural relief to mixed media on canvas and 3D acrylic-resin work. Every artist is selected for their commitment to material research, craftsmanship, and long-term artistic integrity.
Types of works available
The gallery offers exclusively original contemporary artworks, carefully selected, including abstract minimalist works, textured and sculptural compositions, relief and 3D pieces, and large-scale wall pieces with strong architectural presence.
Custom commissions are available upon request across the gallery's roster of artists. Any format, dimension, or colour palette that can be conceived and realised can be created, tailored precisely to your space and vision.
Standard formats include 50 × 50 cm, 50 × 70 cm, 61 × 91 cm, 120 × 120 cm, 123 × 53 cm, as well as larger formats depending on the work. Depths generally range from 0.2 cm (canvas works) to 5–7 cm, and can reach up to 12 cm for certain sculptural pieces, offering a strong interaction between form, light, and space.
Frames and presentation options include US Box white, US Box black, slim aluminium frame, protective transport tube for unframed canvases, and other premium finishing options available on request.
Materials and Quality
Works are created using high-end materials selected across Europe, with particular attention given to quality, stability, and longevity. Depending on the artist and the piece, the gallery uses premium wood supports, professional-grade canvas, fine acrylic pigments, natural fibers, resin, and finishes selected for their long-term resistance. Each work is presented with careful attention to detail, finish, and presentation.
Expertise and Artistic Vision
Abstract Art Gallery stands apart through a curatorial approach that combines artistic sensitivity with material research — continuous exploration of texture, pigment, matter, and light across its artists' practices. Works are designed to integrate into modern interiors, architectural spaces, executive offices, hotels, galleries, and private collections, while maintaining a strong artistic identity.
For Collectors
Works offered by the gallery are conceived as genuine artistic investments, with high durability, museum-level quality, and an aesthetic designed to transcend time. Shipping is free worldwide, carefully protected and insured, and every work benefits from a lifetime guarantee on colour fastness and material quality under normal exhibition conditions.
Custom commissions are welcome. Whether you have a specific size, a particular colour palette, or a precise vision for your space, our artists can create a work tailored exactly to what you have in mind. Contact us via Catawiki messaging to discuss your project.
Abstract Art Gallery
Contemporary Art — Sculptural & Abstract Works — Multiple Represented Artists
Gallery Quality — Artistic Research — Excellence in Materials
Translated by Google TranslateKANG SAMAR — SEARCHING FOR TRUTH, 2026
Original Acrylic Painting — Wayang Kulit Series — 65 × 65 cm
Searching for Truth is a unique original painting by Indonesian artist Kang Samar, transforming the ancestral visual language of Wayang Kulit into a contemporary meditation on perception, conscience and self-awareness.
THE ARTWORK
The work explores the patience and courage required to see beyond appearances. For Kang Samar, truth is not discovered through haste or immediate judgment; it emerges through attention, questioning and the willingness to reconsider what we believe we see.
Stylised figures inspired by Indonesian shadow puppetry appear within a richly animated field of colour, line and ornament. The characters operate as mirrors of the inner world, embodying the tensions between certainty and doubt, appearance and reality, instinct and reflection.
The composition brings together figurative storytelling and expressive abstraction. Interwoven lines connect faces, bodies and symbolic forms, creating a continuous visual movement across the canvas. Vibrant colour gives the work an immediate presence, while its cultural and philosophical references reward closer observation.
Searching for Truth does not impose a single interpretation. Instead, it invites the viewer to pause, look again and consider how expectations, memories and emotions influence perception.
The handwritten inscription on the reverse expresses the artist’s intention:
“Seeking the truth is not rushing to act—but clearing your sight, so you may see what truly is.”
WAYANG KULIT SERIES
Wayang Kulit, Indonesia’s traditional shadow theatre, has transmitted stories, ethical questions and cultural memory across generations. Kang Samar draws upon this heritage without simply reproducing its classical imagery.
He transforms its theatrical characters, ornamental structures and dialogue between light and shadow into a contemporary visual language. In his paintings, inherited symbols become instruments for examining identity, loyalty, love, responsibility and destiny.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Kang Samar is an Indonesian multidisciplinary artist from Surabaya, East Java. His creative practice spans painting, murals, sculpture, relief, batik and applied design.
More than fifteen years of craftsmanship have shaped his sensitivity to surface, ornament and handmade detail. His experience with mural painting, sculptural relief, textile production and screen printing contributes to the density and distinctive rhythm of his compositions.
Through the Wayang Kulit series, Samar positions Indonesian cultural imagery within contemporary figurative painting. His works preserve the emotional and philosophical resonance of inherited stories while opening them to new interpretations and an international audience.
Presented by Abstract Art Gallery, Riga, Kang Samar develops a recognisable artistic language in which tradition becomes a living space for reflection and transformation.
ARTWORK DETAILS
Artist: Kang Samar
Title: Searching for Truth
Year: 2026
Country of origin: Indonesia
Series: Wayang Kulit
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 65 × 65 × 1 cm
Rarity: Unique original artwork — 1/1
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front and reverse
Reverse: Artwork information and handwritten artist’s inscription
Condition: New — excellent original studio condition
Frame: Not included
Provenance: Artist / Abstract Art Gallery, Riga
AUTHENTICITY AND COLLECTOR GUARANTEE
The artwork is accompanied by two signed Certificates of Authenticity:
— Certificate issued by Kang Samar
— Certificate issued by Abstract Art Gallery
Abstract Art Gallery provides a lifetime guarantee covering the authenticity and documented provenance of the artwork, together with long-term collector support.
PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY
The painting will be shipped completely flat—never rolled—to preserve its original surface.
It will be professionally secured between reinforced rigid XPS protective panels and placed inside strong external packaging suitable for international art transportation.
Tracked and insured delivery is included.
Seller's Story
ABSTRACT ART GALLERY
Abstract, sculptural & contemporary paintings — Unique artworks — Lifetime guarantee — Worldwide free shipping
Fast dispatch from Riga International Airport within 24 to 48 hours after order confirmation. Delivery time then depends on the collector's country and the international carrier. Every artwork is carefully packaged, accompanied by its certificate of authenticity, and benefits from a lifetime guarantee. The gallery is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via Catawiki messaging for any advice, tracking, or information.
For collectors, resellers and galleries: artworks can be held by the gallery, perfectly stored and ready. Gift packaging, certificate, artwork message, and custom dedication included. Direct shipping to your client available on request.
Abstract Art Gallery (SIA Positive International Art) is a contemporary art gallery founded in 2010, based in Riga, Latvia, specialising in contemporary abstraction, sculptural minimalism, and in-depth research on materials, textures, and depth.
The gallery represents a curated roster of contemporary artists, each bringing a distinct technique and artistic language — from acrylic pouring and sculptural relief to mixed media on canvas and 3D acrylic-resin work. Every artist is selected for their commitment to material research, craftsmanship, and long-term artistic integrity.
Types of works available
The gallery offers exclusively original contemporary artworks, carefully selected, including abstract minimalist works, textured and sculptural compositions, relief and 3D pieces, and large-scale wall pieces with strong architectural presence.
Custom commissions are available upon request across the gallery's roster of artists. Any format, dimension, or colour palette that can be conceived and realised can be created, tailored precisely to your space and vision.
Standard formats include 50 × 50 cm, 50 × 70 cm, 61 × 91 cm, 120 × 120 cm, 123 × 53 cm, as well as larger formats depending on the work. Depths generally range from 0.2 cm (canvas works) to 5–7 cm, and can reach up to 12 cm for certain sculptural pieces, offering a strong interaction between form, light, and space.
Frames and presentation options include US Box white, US Box black, slim aluminium frame, protective transport tube for unframed canvases, and other premium finishing options available on request.
Materials and Quality
Works are created using high-end materials selected across Europe, with particular attention given to quality, stability, and longevity. Depending on the artist and the piece, the gallery uses premium wood supports, professional-grade canvas, fine acrylic pigments, natural fibers, resin, and finishes selected for their long-term resistance. Each work is presented with careful attention to detail, finish, and presentation.
Expertise and Artistic Vision
Abstract Art Gallery stands apart through a curatorial approach that combines artistic sensitivity with material research — continuous exploration of texture, pigment, matter, and light across its artists' practices. Works are designed to integrate into modern interiors, architectural spaces, executive offices, hotels, galleries, and private collections, while maintaining a strong artistic identity.
For Collectors
Works offered by the gallery are conceived as genuine artistic investments, with high durability, museum-level quality, and an aesthetic designed to transcend time. Shipping is free worldwide, carefully protected and insured, and every work benefits from a lifetime guarantee on colour fastness and material quality under normal exhibition conditions.
Custom commissions are welcome. Whether you have a specific size, a particular colour palette, or a precise vision for your space, our artists can create a work tailored exactly to what you have in mind. Contact us via Catawiki messaging to discuss your project.
Abstract Art Gallery
Contemporary Art — Sculptural & Abstract Works — Multiple Represented Artists
Gallery Quality — Artistic Research — Excellence in Materials
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Edition
Original
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Gallery
Sold with frame
No
Artist
KANG SAMAR
Technique
Acrylic painting, Mixed technique
Title of artwork
SEARCHING FOR TRUTH
Signature
Hand signed, Signed
Country of origin
Latvia
Year
2026
Colour
Green, Multicolour, Yellow
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
65 cm
Width
65 cm
Weight
2 kg
Depiction/theme
Mythology
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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