Category: Commissioned Art Object

  • Studio Hendro Hadinata Selected as the Designer for CULTUKAR – Years of Culture 2023

    Years of Culture is dedicated to uncovering and celebrating shared cultural heritage, including a society’s history, customs, identity, and values inherited from previous generations. These include the exploration of culinary practices, along with traditional narratives embedded in theatre, music, and literature. By spotlighting different practices, Years of Culture reveals the similarities and differences that connect us, promoting unity and pride in a collective legacy.

    Via Years of Culture.

    Studio Hendro Hadinata was selected to collaborate with a Qatari designer in “CULTUKAR – Years of Culture,” an international event by Qatar Museum (M7) aimed at nurturing understanding between cultures.

    Teaming with Noora Al-Melhim, we explored Sumba’s rich heritage, discovering a metal sheet technique used in crafting Mamuli jewelry.

    Inspired by Sumbanese traditional architecture and boat shapes, we created TIANA. Working with local artisans, we employed forging and folding techniques to merge cultural heritage with contemporary design.

    Discover more about the product.

    Tiana Bench

    Tiana Lamp

  • Tiana Bench

    2023

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    Tiana Bench was born from a deep appreciation for the traditional craftsmanship of Sumba, specifically the techniques used to create Mamuli—a sacred piece of jewelry gifted by a groom to his bride.

    This ancient technique is remarkably intricate and unique; each artisan is trained to master the minute details that define these ornaments.

    We have transformed these delicate jewelry-making skills into a large-scale functional piece. By applying the mathematical precision of their craft, we created a structural pattern strong enough to support the bench’s form. In essence, the Tiana Bench serves as ‘jewelry for the home.

    Studio Hendro Hadinata x Years of Culture

    Product
    Tiana Bench

    Material
    Metal folding

  • Tiana Lamp

    2023

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    In the same series as TIANA Bench, this TIANA Lamp is inspired by the luminescence of “mother of pearl” and crafted using a metal weaving technique commonly found in the creation of Lulu Amahu jewelry.

    The lamp’s design is further accentuated by a pearl lamp cup, adding both sensuality and elegance to its appearance.

    Studio Hendro Hadinata x Years of Culture Qatar

    Product
    Tiana Lamp

    Material
    Metal weaving, mother of pearl

  • Nur Collection

    2019

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    NUR serves as an artistic creation and installation in response to the issue of environmental degradation, particularly concerning Indonesia’s endemic fauna, aiming to raise awareness. It embodies three endangered animals portrayed with cleverly designed characters, giving a sense of closeness, especially among children.

    These mammals include the Javanese Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus), the Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sondaica), and the Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus).

    The challenge lies in crafting recognizable silhouettes in a minimalist style, true to the actual size of the animals, while imbuing each character with a sense of anxiety to effectively convey the message about their plight.

    Exhibited at Senayan City Mall, Jakarta for Jakarta Fashion Week 2019.

    Studio Hendro Hadinata for Jakarta Fashion Week

    Product
    Nur Collection

    Material
    Mixed material

  • Cilium

    2025

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    CILIUM takes its name from the ciliary muscle—the key structure in the eye that enables us to focus. Without this muscle, our vision would be static and blurred. We wouldn’t be able to shift focus, to adapt.

    At Studio Hendro Hadinata, we believe that every design we create should proudly elevate local materials and coloring techniques—supporting Indonesia’s sustainability movement and design identity. CILIUM is handcrafted from cylindrical segments of natural rattan, its spherical form built through layered stacking and bound with wool threads.

    These materials are intentionally composed to create a dual experience: from a distance, viewers can perceive the layered texture of the rattan—a “zoomed-out” view; up close, the intricate detailing of the wool threads reveals itself—a “zoomed-in” perspective within the store environment.

    CILIUM is more than a form—it is a part of the “eye” that reflects a vision of design in Indonesia.

    In this project, Studio Hendro Hadinata collaborates with Gondojules, a Jakarta-based interior architecture and design studio known for its work on restaurants, retail spaces, private homes, high-end apartments, and boutique hotels.

    This opportunity is to create a holistic centerpiece for Project Soul, a handcrafted eyewear brand that offers premium quality at a fair price, aiming to empower individuals and give them the confidence to tell their stories proudly from Jakarta.

    Studio Hendro Hadinata x Gondojules for Project Soul

    Product
    Cilium Center Piece

    Material
    Rattan, leftover threads with natural colouring