b.1988
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Education
2012 BA of Fine Arts (Hons), UiTM Shah Alam, Selangor
2009 Diploma of Fine Arts, UiTM Lendu, Melaka
Award
2014
NAFAS Residency, Galeri Chandan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2013
Residency, Morne Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Consolation Prize, 1MCAT Contemporary Art the
Futures, National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Selected Exhibitions
2015
Melukis Puisi: Sebuah Pencitraan Puisi-puisi Pyanhabib, Whitebox @Publika, Kuala Lumpur
Extreme Portrait, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur
MERU, Segaris Art Center, Kuala Lumpur
2014
99 Nama Allah, Gallery Chandan, Kuala Lumpur
Pulpa Cutting Edge, Gallery Chandan, Kuala Lumpur
Configuration, G13 Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Drawn, Star Hill Kuala Lumpur Gallery,
SITI: An Iconic Exhibition, Artelier Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Open Show, Segaris Art Center, Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian Emerging Artist (MEA) Award, White Box & Black Box, Kuala Lumpur
2013
Piece of Me, White Box, Kuala Lumpur
4WARD 4man show, Segaris Art Center, Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Eye, MATRADE, London
Wajah M50 Kini,Morne Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Odysseys, Star Hill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Buka, Artelier Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
The Door II: PLIGHT, HOM, Kuala Lumpur & China House, Penang
Ruang Momentum Awal, Morne Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Platform, Galeri Chandan, Kuala Lumpur
Sekaki, Segaris Art Center, Kuala Lumpur
Spice Show, Pace Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Local Only, Taksu Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
2012
Earth, Puncak Art Gallery, Shah Alam
Across, Star Hill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Pace Gallery Fifth Anniversary & Hari Raya Open House, Pace Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
2011
Open Show, Alam Impian Gallery,ShahAlam
Open Show, Galeri Shah Alam, Selangor
Nando's Art Competition, Kuala Lumpur
2010
Nando’sPeri-fy your art competition, NN Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Open Show, Galeri Shah Alam, Selangor
Profile
When I first studied at UiTM, I imagined myself becoming a graphic designer after graduating. This may be due to the insistence of my family who wanted me to follow the footsteps of my sister who works as a successful graphic designer.
An interesting thing happened during the course selection interview session held at UiTM Shah Alam. For the first time, I got to know about fine art. At first I assumed that this field involves the fabrication of traditional objects such as weaving and batik making. Therefore, I chose fine art as a third option. Then, we were asked to make an impromptu sketch to gauge our ability to draw and interestingly the interviewer thought that my drawings were inclined towards fine art.
I then decided to take the art and architecture course at UiTM Melaka even though my passion for graphic design was still deep. Things went on smoothly in the first two semesters. However, in the third, for the first time I was introduced to oil paint materials. Since then, I was determined to focus on fine art after I was able to understand its true meaning. Encouragement from lecturers such as Ahmad Hisyamuddin, Fadli Othman and Ahmad Zuraimi further boosted my confidence.
After completing my diploma, I continued my education and rented a house together with the artist Najib Ahmad Bamadhaj. There, I was exposed to the real life of an artist and I was often brought to exhibitions organised by private galleries. Through Najib, I made close friends with a lot of artists in and around Shah Alam such as Fauzulyusri, Yusof Ghani, Yusri Sulaiman and Raduan Man.
I underwent my practical training with Fauzulyusri. Actually, I was already familiar with his works since my diploma days. I gained a lot of experience and knowledge during this period. Fauzulyusri and I are still friends and we still work together from time to time because I consider him as my teacher and mentor in my art career. Through him, I also had the chance to know a lot of artists and galleries, as well as the opportunities to participate in major exhibitions alongside Malaysia’s household artists such as Awang Damit and Yusof Ghani at Galeri Puncak.
My family never got wind of my involvement in fine art throughout my time at UiTM. I managed to keep it a secret until the exhibition at Galeri Puncak. The exhibition was the perfect opportunity to break the news to them and my decision was justified when my works were well reviewed in the newspapers.
After graduation, I was given the opportunity to participate in a residency programme organised by Morne Art Gallery. This was the platform for me to prosper and the point from which my journey as an artist really began. After that, the opportunities to participate in group exhibitions in and around Kuala Lumpur simply increased. For instance, HOM Art Trans invited me to participate in an exhibition along with three other artists. It was the most significant exhibition I have ever participated in since graduating.
Based in Meru, Klang, my friends and I began life as full-time artists. Although studio-mates come and go, I am glad that Khairul Arshad, my senior and long-time friend, has always been around. We named our studio Batu Belah because we love the concept of splitting rocks and because that is the street on which our studio is located.
What is interesting about art is the individual freedom of expression. I crave to be different in my creations. The idea of using collage started when I was asked to produce a work at Segaris. Due to financial constraints in obtaining large sheets of paper, I improvised by creating them through collages. This later became a unique identity of my works. Actually, using this collage-on-collage technique was more of necessity at the time rather than an inspiration of brilliance. However, the collage technique helped me produce a new series of works. The strength of the sketches on the collages is evident from the use of three types of paper and how each surface is different from the rest. My emphasis at that time was not so much on the idea but rather on the formalistic aspect. This is because, to me, the success of an artist lies not in the mere idea but more on the consistency to create.
Besides being a full-time artist, I also had been entrusted with managing and organising a charity exhibition at White Box, Publika recently. The experience was very interesting and challenging because for the first time I was assigned to gallery administrative work which included documentation, delivery and work collection. In addition, I was also required to liaise with art collectors.
In conclusion, the experience over the past two and a half years has taught me a great deal about life as an artist. Apart from the consolidation of formalistic aspects, I also gained invaluable knowledge on management and administration. Hopefully, I will continue to get the support from family, friends, colleagues, art collectors and galleries in my quest to become a successful artist.
Painting
2014: Siti An Iconic, Atelier Gallery, Publika
Ha_Nya
2014 / Oil And Mix Media On Canvas / 92 x 183cm / Private Collection
2013: The Door: PLIGHT, HOM Art Trans, Ampang
Harmony
2013 / Oil on canvas / 122 x 122cm / Private Collection
Thin-ker Twice
2013 / Oil on canvas / 122 x 122cm / Available
An Order
2013 / Oil on canvas / 122 x 122cm / Private Collection
Imagine
2013 / Oil on canvas / 122 x 122cm / Private Collection
Imagination
2013 / Oil on canvas / 122 x 122cm / Private Collection
2012: Ruang Momentum Awal , Morne Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
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Menghidu
2012 / Oil On Canvas / 106 x 122 / Private Collection
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Mendengar
2012 / Oil On Canvas / 106 x 122 / Private Collection
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Melihat
2012 / Oil On Canvas / 106 x 122 / Private Collection
Merasa
2012 / Oil On Canvas / 106 x 122 / Private Collection
Dan Demi Cinta
2012 / Oil On Canvas / 122 x 122 / Private Collection
Walau Bumi Terbakar
2012 / Oil On Canvas / 122 x 122 / Private Collection
Mencari Yang Subur
2012 / Charcoal On Canvas / 153 x 122 / Private Collection
Menyambut Janji
2012 / Oil On Canvas / 122 x 122 / Private Collection
Bertahan Di Sini
2012 / Oil On Canvas / 183 x 183 / Private Collection
Yellow
2012 / Oil On Canvas / 153 x 153 / Private Collection
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Kau Berikan Aku Kekuatan
2012 / Oil On Canvas / 128 x 122 / Private Collection
Gajah Duduk
2012 / Oil On Canvas / 128 x 122 / Private Collection
Scuplture
2014: Malaysia Emerging Artist Award 2013
Tangan Arang
2013 / Charcoal & resin / 30.5 x 20 x 20cm
Drawing
2014: The Door III: Initiation
Menunggu Bayang Arang
2014 / Charcoal on collage paper / 122 x 244cm / Private Collection
Aku Dan Bayang Arang
2014 / Charcoal on collage paper / 122 x 244cm / Private Collection
Muka-muka Arang
2014 / Charcoal on collage paper / 122 x 244cm / RM 4800 / Avalaible
Lembu Dan Bayang Kambing
2014 / Charcoal on collage paper / 122 x 244cm / Private Collection
Anjing Dan Bayang Arang
2014 / Charcoal on collage paper / 244 x 122cm / Private Collection
Bayang Seimbang Arang
2014 / Charcoal on collage paper / 244 x 122cm / Private Collection
2013: Malaysia Emerging Artist Award
Kedasar Laut Arang
2013 / Charcoal on collaged paper / 63 x 189cm / Private Collection
Membabi Buta Arang
2013 / Charcoal on collaged paper / 74 x 205cm / Private Collection
Menconteng Arang
2013 / Charcoal on collage paper / 151 x 164 cm / Private Collection
Penunggu Arang 1
2013 / Charcoal on collage paper / 157.5 x 108 cm / Private Collection
2013: Four Man Show: 4Ward
2013 / Charcoal on collage paper / 151 x 164 cm / Private Collection
Penunggu Arang 2
2013 / Charcoal on collage paper / 157.5 x 108 cm / Private Collection
2013 / Charcoal on collage paper / 157.5 x 108 cm / Private Collection
Orang Arang
2013 / Charcoal on collage paper / 167 x 100 cm / Private Collection
Kambing Arang
2013 / Charcoal on collage paper / 167 x 100 cm / Private Collection
Penconteng Arang
2013 / Charcoal on collage paper / 151 x 164 cm / Private Collection
Contact
Studio Batu Belah
258
Lengkuk Sentosa 41
Taman Bunga Melor
41050 Klang
Selangor
arikwibowoamril@gmail.com
www.arikwibowoamril.com
258
Lengkuk Sentosa 41
Taman Bunga Melor
41050 Klang
Selangor
arikwibowoamril@gmail.com
www.arikwibowoamril.com
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