Eko Nugroho
Born in 1977, Indonesia. Works and based in Yogyakarta.
2024 “UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS”, Roh Projects, Jakarta, Indonesia
2024 “ART SG”, Arario Booth, Art Front Booth, Sri Sasanti Booth & UBS Lounge, Marina Bay Sands Expo, Singapore
2023 （Solo）“CUT THE MOUNTAIN AND LET IT FLY”, ROH Projects, Jakarta, Indonesia
2023 （Solo）“EKO NUGROHO”, The Columns Gallery, Singapore
［Residence Program］ Aug 24, 2024〜Sep 21, 2024
Eko Nugroho Official Website
Profile
Eko Nugroho is an internationally-renowned contemporary artist based in Yogyakarta. Having graduated at the Art Institute in the same city, his background in street art and community-based artwork is the quintessential aspect of his expanded body of works. From paintings, drawings, and embroideries, to murals, sculpture, or video, his works are deeply anchored in both local traditions and urban environment. His trademark consists of a new visual language where political messages are playfully intertwined with appropriated aesthetics of street art, graffiti, and comics.
"More Love Above The Peace #25" 2024.
Installation View at Art Front Gallery (Eko Nugroho: Nowhere is My Destination), 2019.
“Untitled painting G” 2019.
“Nowhere is My Destination” 2019.
"Bookmark of dried flowers" Installation View at Oku-Noto Triennale, 2017. photo: Nohagi Naka
WINDS OF ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2024 SONGS OF SKY AND EARTH
"Flying Orchestra" 2024 ©Nagano Satoshi
"Flying Orchestra" 2024 ©Nagano Satoshi
"Flying Orchestra" 2024 ©Nagano Satoshi
"Flying Orchestra" 2024 ©Nagano Satoshi
"Flying Orchestra" 2024 ©Nagano Satoshi
"Flying Orchestra" 2024 ©Nagano Satoshi
"Flying Orchestra" 2024 ©Nagano Satoshi
Interaction Diary
September 15 Art Round Table (Community Space, Artist Cafe Fukuoka)
During the talk event, Nugroho mentioned the reason he drew paintings on judo uniforms was because of his admiration towards cultures in Fukuoka and broader Japan. Judo uniforms overlapped on each other represent the Yamakasa festival and the possibility of achieving many things when people work together.
September 4 Making New Artwork
Nugroho started working in the Open Studio at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. He met museum curators and staffs to discuss how he would like to combine judo uniforms, on which he plans to make his new painting.
September 4 Making New Artwork
Nugroho started working in the Open Studio at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. He met museum curators and staffs to discuss how he would like to combine judo uniforms, on which he plans to make his new painting.
August 25 First day in Artist Cafe Fukuoka
Nugroho looked at the studios and gallery space inside Artist Cafe Fukuoka. He also met other invited residency artists and coordinators.
