medcom.id, Jakarta: Indonesian sculptor Edhi Sunarso passed away on Monday (1/4/2015) evening at 23.15 PM.
He was the figure behind many iconic landmarks in Jakarta such as Dirgantara Statue in Pancoran, Pembebasan Irian Barat Statue in Banteng square and also Selamat Datang statue on Hotel Indonesia roundabout.
Edhi died in the age of 84 in Jogja International Hospital, Yogyakarta
Edhi studied in Indonesian Fine Arts Academy (ASRI). There, he learned to be sculptor. His talent attracted Bung Karno's attention. He was then tasked to construct Selamat Datang statue in Jakarta.
Edhi was born in Salatiga on July 2, 1932. He was also fighter during Independece War.
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