Title of work: Computer Love
Year produced: 2021
Ardhira Anugrah Putra was born in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1988. He graduated with an Animation major at Multimedia University in Malaysia. In 2016, he received the Best Animation award at the Indonesian Film Festival for his work, "Surat untuk Jakarta." Over the years, he has collaborated with renowned artists across the global music scene, including Barefood from Jakarta, Macross 82-99 from Mexico, Nice Guys Record from France, DJdidilong from Taiwan, Engelwood from the US, Yungbae from the US, MDSGGN from Stonesthrow Record in the US, and Niagara Triangle – Eiichi Ohtaki, Masamichi Sugi, and Motoharu Sano from Japan.
One of Ardhira’s famous works is Crystal Dolphin MV which he created for Engelwood. Engelwood’s Crystal Dolphin itself has become one of the most viral sounds on TikTok, reaching over 300 million streams worldwide as well as going viral on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. The Crystal Dolphin MV has been featured internationally in publications such as CreativeBoom (UK), Motionographer (US), Creativereview (UK), KIBLIND (France). Ardhira was a guest speaker at Vancouver Film School for his work on the Crystal Dolphin MV.
What do you want our readers to know about this work?
Particles of light reflect dazzlingly. This precious flow will never be forgotten. This work is a celebration of enjoying every moment of the day in modern life.
How would you describe this artwork to someone who is blind?
It’s a celebration for enjoying every moment in a day in the modern life.
(music by the Rooks)
