b. 1993 in Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia
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Laksamana Ryo
Bachelor of Fine Art, Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI), Yogyakarta
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Originally from Banyuwangi in East Java, Laksamana Ryo is a recent graduate of the prestigious Institut Seni Indonesia in Yogyakarta. This young artist’s career, however, began much earlier while he was still a student, and in the past few years his artworks have been exhibited quite extensively within and beyond the borders of Indonesia.
At a glance, Ryo’s paintings are charmingly whimsical; pop surrealist artworks skillfully done in an illustrative style reminiscent of the world of anime. The classical visual veneer of his artworks, almost fairy tale like in appearance, broach subjects that are in contrast quite contemporary.
Upon closer examination the subjects this young artist’s works address are far from frivolous. Among them, critiques of traditional patriarchic society, social behavior that is quick to judge others, as well as the fluidity of modern day gender and gender roles, to name a few.
The level of maturity already seen in this young artist’s aesthetics, and his deep awareness of the world around him, are indications that this artist will most definitely have a bright future as a visual artist ahead of him.
Solo Exhibitions
2020
Ocean Eyes, Langgeng Art Foundation, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2018
Persoalan Gender (final graduation exhibition), Galeri Fajar Sidik, FSR ISI, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2015
Effort, Lawas Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Group Exhibitions
2020
Letter to Star (Tribute to Basquiat), Langgeng Art Foundation, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
OPPO Art Jakarta Virtual 2020, Online virtual art fair, via https://artjakarta.com/ (with Equator Art Project)
WHAAAAAT’S Studio Opening, The Place Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan (with Artemis Art)
2019
10 x Berapa, RuangDalam Art House, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Art Expo Malaysia 2019, MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Xavier Art Fest, Xavier School, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines (with Artemis Art)
Art Taichung 2019, Millennium Hotel, Taichung, Taiwan (with Artemis Art)
Vice Versa 2.0, Badai Art Studio, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Hotel Art Fair Bangkok 2019, W Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand (with Artemis Art)
Art Tainan 2019, Tayih Landis Hotel, Tainan, Taiwan (with Artemis Art)
AArt Citizen Art Shanghai 2019, 12 at Hengshan, Shanghai, China (with Artemis Art)
2018
Impian Indah Sang Juru Taman, Masriadi Art Space, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2017
Art Jakarta 2017, Ritz-Carlton Jakarta Pacific Place, Jakarta, Indonesia
Art Stage Singapore 2017, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
2016
Art Kaohsiung 2016, Pier-2 Art Center, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Basoeki Abdullah Art Award #2, Museum Basoeki Abdullah, Jakarta, Indonesia
Bazaar Art Jakarta 2016, Ritz-Carlton Jakarta Pacific Place, Jakarta, Indonesia
Redbase Young Artist Award, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
UOB Painting of the Year 2016, Roemah Seni Sarasvati, Bandung, Indonesia and Galeri Katamsi, ISI Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Dies Natalis XXXII, Galeri Katamsi, ISI Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2015
Move Art, Tahunmas Art Room, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
End Note(s), Banyu Bening Art House, Magelang, Indonesia
Serendipity Manner, Masriadi Art Foundation (MAF), Yogyakarta, Indonesia
UOB Painting of the Year 2015, UOB Plaza, Jakarta, Indonesia
Ecolustrasi, Galeri Katamsi, ISI Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Ciputat International Painting Festival 2015, Galeri Rumah Puspo, Tangerang, Indonesia
Under Construction, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Menjelajah Teknik Menganyam Gagasan (Dies Natalis XXXI), ISI Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Dunia Yang Dilipat (Kucing Hitam Group Exhibition), Taman Budaya, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2014
Lembaran Cerita (ATAL & ROMAN collectives collaborative exhibition), Duta Wisata 1 Hotel, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Equal Liberium, Yayasan Pusat Kebudayaan, Bandung, Indonesia
Gelar Tekon #1 – Meggeliat Pada Tanah Yang Bergerak, Jogja National Musesum, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Steal If You Dare (installation exhibition), Gejayan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Indonesia Kreatif, Jogja Expo Center, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Spirit of the Future (FKI-8 Mural), ISI Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Jereng Renteng #3 – DOMENO, Angkringan Wongso, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2013
Pameran Seni Lukis Dasar 1, Galeri Katamsi, ISI Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Rekreasi Seni – SASMI Fair 2013, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia
Awards
2014
Best Watercolor – FSR ISI Yogyakarta
2015
Gold Award – Emerging Artist, UOB Painting Of The Year 2015
In The Media
2020
“Figur Bermata Besar di Pameran Tunggal Laksamana Ryo” – BeritaBaik.id , October 1 2020
“Menghadirkan Budaya Pop 90-an dalam Pameran Tunggal ‘Ocean Eyes’” – sudutkantin.com, September 17 2020
“‘Ocean Eyes’ Hadirkan Figur-figur Bermata Besar” – Gudeg.net, August 26 2020
2015
UOB Indonesia Painting of the Year 2015 Press Release – UOB Indonesia, October 26 2015
2017
Highlights of Art Stage 2017 Singapore – Couture Troopers, January 12 2017