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Wedhar Riyadi

Born in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, August 13th, 1980. Study in Fine Arts Faculty of Indonesia Institute of The Arts, Yogyakarta. His work often blend the dark and funny element which is inspired by science fiction, horror, cartoon, music, and fashion in various medium such as drawing, mural, comic, illustration, sticker, poster and 3d object. work as freelance illustrator for a many clothing, books, poster, etc.. until now he still active produce the limited edition clothing, toys, & poster.

Born
1980 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Education
2007
BFA, Indonesia Institute of Art (ISI), Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Solo Exhibition
2008
Expression of Desire, Ark Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia.

Group Exhibitions
2009
Freedom In Geekdom, Nadi Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia.

2008
Highlight, Jogja National Museum.
Wanakio 2008, Okinawa, Japan.
Skyhole, Graffiti at Gintengai, Okinawa, Japan.
Refresh: New Strategie In Indonesian Contemporary Art,
Valentine Willie Fine Art, Singapore.
Hello Print, Edwin Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Manifesto, Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
A Slice Of Indonesian Contemporary Art, Soka Gallery, Beijing,
China.
Perang Kembang, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Utopia Negativa, Langgeng Gallery, Magelang, Indonesia.
Lullaby, V-Art Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

2007
Get It (W)all, French Culture Centre, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Agaris Koboi, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
T-Shirt From March, Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Black Urban Art, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Jakarta, Bandung,
Indonesia.
One Month Shop, Kedai Kebun Forum, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Imagined Affandi, Gedung Arsip Nasional, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Popscape: Everyday In Indonesia, Cultural Center of the
Philippines, Manila, Philippines.
Visualisasi Parikan Gendhakan, Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta,
Indonesia.
Shout Out, Yogyakarta Art Festival XIX, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Bung Ayo Bung!, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Pameran 100 tahun Affandi, Museum Affandi, Yogyakarta,
Indonesia.
Bocor#2, Cemeti Art House, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Superb Ambition, Plaza Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Artvertising, Galeri Nasional, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Neo-Nation, Yogyakarta Biennale 2007, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

2006
Serangan Sendu Bulan Gerimis, Kafe Deket Rumah, Yogyakarta,
Indonesia.
Terror, Intersection for The Art, San Fransisco, CA.
Art For Jogja, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Paper Soles, Via-via Kafe, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Tributes, Cemeti Art House, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Young Arrow, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Midnight Live Mural Project, Beringharjo Centre, Yogyakarta,
Indonesia.

2005
Pseudo Still Life: Object And It’s Aura, Galeri Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia.
CP Open Biennale (Collaboration With Daging Tumbuh), Jakarta, Indonesia.
Ayo Ngguyu, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Pra Biennale Bali 2005, V-Art Galleri & Museum Affandi, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Re:Publik Art, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

2004
Persepsi Dalam Vibrasi, Edwin Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Unidentified Fucking Object, Kedai Kebun Forum, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Burn The Space, CC DOC studio, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Barcode, Yogyakarta Arts Festival XVI, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

2003
Reply, Yogyakarta Arts Festival XV, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Kleringan Mural Project, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Age-Hibition, Edwin Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia.

2002
Mural Kota Sama-Sama, Lempuyangan Flyover, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

2001
Kabinet Komikindie, Gelaran Budaya, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Gledek ’99, Museum Benteng Vredeburg, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Drawing Exhibition, Sanggar Caping, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Home Shit Home, Via-via kafe, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Diversity In Harmony, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

2000
Gelar Budaya Kotagede, Galeri Omah Dhuwur, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Dies Natalis ISI XVI, ISI Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

1999
HUT SMSR Yogyakarta, Dewan Kesenian Malang, Jawa Timur, Indonesia.
Kelompok Kosong, Museum Benteng Vredeburg, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Projects
2008
Wanakio 2008, Okinawa, Japan.

2007
Get It (W)all, French Culture Centre, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

2006
Midnight Live Mural Project, Beringharjo Centre, Yogyakarta,
Indonesia.

2005
Re:Publik Art, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

2004
Illegalery, Empire 21 building ruins, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

2002
Mural Kota Sama-Sama, Lempuyangan Flyover, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Residency
2008
Wanakio 2008, Okinawa, Japan.

Performances

Bermain Api, a collaboration with Kelompok Batu Dalam Kulkas,
Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Lavatory LW523J/TX446SE, a collaboration with Kelompok Batu
Dalam Kulkas, Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Rizo Osmosis, a collaboration with Kelompok Batu Dalam
Kulkas, Museum Benteng Vredeburg Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Awards
1999
Pratita Adhi Karya for the best oil painting.

2000
Best Sketch, Fine Art Faculty, Indonesia Institute of Art.

2008
Academic Art Award, The Young Artist for Painting Program.
Hibah seni A-2 Indonesian Institute of Art & Jogja Gallery.

The Battle
200 x 200 cm
Oil on canvas
2008

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