Syaiful

Trained at the Institute of Arts in Yogyakarta, Syaiful is one of the most talented artists to emerge from the contemporary Indonesian art scene. His incredible precision and ability to use mass culture to bring together human objects has not only won him numerous awards, but also substantial critical acclaim. His creative nature and intense interest in human subjects as the main focal point in his work, has resulted in Syaiful creating something that is both outstandingly innovative and exceptionally eye-catching.

He views the human form as ‘nodes’ of various things persona, popularity and even powers, which manifest themselves in every human subject. His use of smooth, fine brushstrokes and sharp outlines combine to bring his work together to give his work a defined style that results in a striking portrayal of iconic figures in the media. Syaiful’s unusual technique of using expressive characters and figures to create an outline and illusion of a universally renowned and celebrated figure has had an enormous impact on the Indonesian art market.