Dini Nur Aghnia

(b. 1995, Gresik, Indonesia)  

Dini Nur Aghnia’s artistic practice centres on an observation of the everyday splendours within her surroundings in Yogyakarta, Indonesia—from the rugged mountains to sprawling fields that shift endlessly depending on the time of the day.

Rather than attempting to replicate landscapes with photorealistic precision, Aghnia pushes the boundaries of traditional landscape painting, delving into the depths of her inner world and subjectivity. Her works explore the interplay between human memory and natural landscapes, employing negative space and clay pixels as her medium. These fragmented, pixelated elements reflect how moments—from dawn to dusk—exist only as partial, fleeting impressions within her mind and in frozen images.

By forgoing the creation of a complete, fixed representation, Aghnia’s landscapes invite viewers to immerse themselves in the ephemeral subtleties of the present, emphasising the irreplaceable wonder of every passing moment. Her works are a discussion on overlooked geographies and a way of capturing the beauty in fragments of nature that are often taken for granted. Through her vivid, brightly coloured portrayals of the Indonesian landscape, she highlights the quiet victories and small miracles we should be grateful for each passing day.

She studied at the Institut Seni Indonesia (The Indonesia Institute of the Arts) in Yogyakarta. She has exhibited both locally and regionally, including in Yogyakarta, Solo, Gresik, Surabaya, Singapore, and Malaysia. 

Aghnia currently lives and works in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.