Ariadne Maraya
(b. 2002)
Ariadne Maraya (b. Jakarta) is a figurative painter whose work delves into the fragile,
raw, and often disquieting aspects of human existence. Having recently graduated with
a Bachelor of Arts from the Visual Arts Study Program at Institut Teknologi Bandung,
she has cultivated a practice that merges personal introspection with broader socio
cultural critique. Her compositions, rich with ambiguity and emotional intensity, invite
viewers to engage with narratives that are both intimate and universally resonant.
Her recent works are increasingly rooted in feminist discourse, interrogating how
femininity is constructed, perceived, and commodified. Drawing from Griselda Pollock’s
critique of the patriarchal framing of female artists and Nancy Cott’s analysis of the
male-dominated representation of the female body, her paintings undermine entrenched
hierarchies in visual culture. By engaging with these critical perspectives, she reexamines
the feminine experience beyond objectification, framing it instead as a dynamic force
of autonomy and power.
