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Anniketyni Madian is a Malaysian-born sculptor who began her art career in 2008. She enjoys working with a variety of woods, which serve as the primary material in most of her sculptures. Her meticulous attention to detail and finishing is where she invests most of her time, refining each element to perfection.
The thoughts and ideas behind many of Anniketyni’s sculptures are inspired by drawings and the Pua Kumbu textiles of native Sarawak. By incorporating traditional designs and patterns with her own modern interpretations, Anniketyni breathes new life into each of her works.
Rooted in her heritage, the Pua Kumbu textiles traditionally woven by Dayak women of Sarawak play a central role in many of life’s rituals, from childbirth and coming-of-age ceremonies to funerals. Weaving Pua Kumbu is considered a deeply spiritual and socio-religious act. It is regarded as a sacred tradition, essential for all Iban women, signifying both womanhood and societal value in a culture where spirituality permeates daily life.
By using Pua Kumbu motifs as a foundation for many of her sculptures, Anniketyni brings a distinctively Sarawakian essence to her work.
Anniketyni holds a B.A. in Fine Arts (Sculpture) and a Master in Fine Arts and Technology from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. Her practice has garnered both regional and international recognition, with exhibitions in Australia, China, Egypt, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United States. She received the Young Guns Art Award in 2017 and was appointed a TN50 Youth Ambassador for Malaysia in the same year. Her work was also named among the Top 30 finalists for The Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2016 and featured in the Corporate Art Awards in Rome. Anniketyni’s works are held in notable collections including the AFK Collection, the United Nations (Rome), and Petronas, among others.