Galih Reza Suseno (Galih) is a young artist based in Yogyakarta. His artistic interests revolve around themes of spirituality, humanity, and their relationship with nature. His experiences of and contemplations on nature are expressed through the exploration of textures, achieved using modelling paste as his primary material. Galih has actively exhibited his works both nationally and internationally. In the past three years, Galih has developed the characters LOCIOUS, which represents natural elements within his works. He has held four solo exhibitions: Hope Beyond Absurdity (Tembi Rumah Budaya, 2012), Imago Dei (Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, 2017), The Wanderlust (Srisasanti Gallery, 2021), and Universe of Now Whitespace Art Asia, 2023). In addition, he has participated in various art competitions and received several awards, including the Basoeki Abdullah Art Award in 2017 and 2019, as well as the Gold Emerging Artist title at the UOB Painting of the Year (2014).
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Education
2015 – 2017 Fine Art Creation, Postgraduate Program, Institut Seni Indonesia, Yogyakarta
2008 – 2012 Department Of Fine Arts, Art & Design Faculty, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta
Work Experiences
2023 – 2025 Artist Representation Of Whitespace Art Asia Singapore
2018 – 2023 Artist Representation Of Sri Sasanti Gallery Yogyakarta
2014 – 2016 Visual Artist OBD Ministries Indonesia
2010 – 2013 Painting Teacher For Children PMS Surakarta
Awards
2019 1st Winner Basoeki Abdullah Art Awards
2017 Gold UOB Emerging Artist of the Year
2016 Top 10 Winner Basoeki Abdullah Art Awards
2016 2nd Illustration 2madison Its Their Planet Too
2013 Top 10 Nominee, Basoeki Abdullah Art Award
2013 Nominee, Emerging Artist UOB Painting of the Year
2012 1st Winner Peksimida (Province Level, Central Java)
2012 1st Winner Peksiminas (National Level – Painting Category)
Solo Exhibitions
2023 “Locious: Universe Of Now” Whitespace Art Asia – Singapore
2021 “The Wanderlust” Kohesi Initiatives (Srisasanti Sydicate), Tirtodipuran Link Yogyakarta – Indonesia
2017 “Imago Dei” Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta – Indonesia
2012 “Hope Beyond Absurdity” Tembi Rumah Budaya Yogyakarta & Jakarta
Residencies
2024 Artist In Residence Whitespace Art Asia, Singapore
2021 Devfto Printmaking Institute (Ubud, Bali) Supported By Kohesi Initiatives (Sri Sasanti Gallery Yogyakarta)
2012 Artist In Residence #10 Tembi Rumah Budaya Yogyakarta 2021 Residensi
Group Exhibitions
2025 Arts Subs “Material Ways” 2025, Balai Pemuda Surabaya
2025 “Next Motion, Yogya Annual Art #10” Sangkring Art Space
2025 “Tjoekoep Tjoekoep Tjoekoep” Galeri R.J. Katamsi, ISI Yogyakarta
2024 “Suara-Suara, Yogya Annual Art #9” Sangkring Art Space
2024 “Melampaui Waktu” Langgeng Art Foundation
2023 “Yogya Annual Art #8” Sangkring Art Space
2022 Warta #2″ Jogja Gallery
2020 “Vestige” Srisasanti Gallery Yogyakarta
2019 “Celebration Of Compassion” Srisasanti Gallery Yogyakarta
2019 “Kontraksi Pasca Tradisionalisme”, National Gallery Of Indonesia, Jakarta
2017 Multi Frame International Art Exhibition Sangkring Art Space Yogyakarta
2016 Exhibition Basoeki Abdullah Art Awards, Museum Basoeki Abdullah Jakarta
2016 “Cronotopos”, Kota Tua Semarang
2016 Biennale Jateng (Central Java Biennale)
2016 Group Exhibition Jogja Contemporary Yogyakarta
2015 Biennale Jatim (East Java Biennale) 6 Art Ecosistem Emmitan, Surabaya
2015 “Art-Chipelago” National Gallery Of Indonesia, Jakarta
2014 “Bible In Art” Kristus Yesus Church, Manga Besar, Jakarta
2013 Basoeki Abdullah Art Award Jakarta
2013 UOB Painting Of The Year Jakarta
2010 Exhibition of Technology and Innovation on Batik and Glass Painting in Victoria University Australia
2010 Exhibition of Technology and Innovation on Batik and Glass Painting in City University Australia
Art Fair
2025 “Affordable Art Singapore”
2025 “Art Jakarta” Jiexpo Kemayoran Jakarta
2024 “Affordable Art Singapore”
2024 “Art Jakarta” Jiexpo Kemayoran Jakarta
2023 “Affordable Art Singapore”
2023 “Art Jakarta” Jiexpo Kemayoran Jakarta
2020 Art Jakarta Virtual Group Exhibition
2019 “Art Jakarta” Jakarta Convention Centre
2019 “Art Expo Malaysia” Kohesi Initiatives Matrade Exhibition And Convention Centre
2018 “Art Expo Malaysia”
2018 “Art Jakarta” The Ritz Carlton Jakarta