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Artist Bio
(b. 1979, Padang Panjang, Indonesia)
A renowned figure in Indonesian contemporary art, Erizal As has become a regular at regional art fairs and exhibitions. In his earlier series, Erizal explored the captivating role of a musical conductor in an orchestra, drawn to the innate charisma and commanding influence of the maestro’s presence. This exploration sparked a deeper fascination with the concept of leadership, particularly the contrast between a leader’s proclaimed identity and their true nature as revealed through action.
Through his work, Erizal delves into the symbolic significance of the traditional portrait as a medium for reflecting identity and character. His portraits are not merely visual representations but layered studies of power, influence, and the complexities of the human persona.
A graduate of the Institut Seni Indonesia (The Indonesia Institute of the Arts) in Yogyakarta, Erizal’s exhibitions include Darek #1: Bentang Alam (Plateau #1: Landscapes) at Gajah Gallery Jakarta, Formless Existence at Gajah Gallery Singapore, Bakaba #5 (Sakato Art Community), If Time Stopped (Group Exhibition at Gajah Gallery Yogyakarta), Reborn Every Time (Sangkring Art Space), and the Indonesian Contemporary Art Exhibition in Beijing.
Erizal currently lives and works in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.