Wisnu Auri (b. 1981) lives and works in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Indonesian Institute of the Arts in Yogyakarta. His work involves exploring ideas that are presented in drawings, paintings, found objects, and mixed media. Based on his personal stories about life, relationships and his surroundings, his works are closely related to the dynamics of everyday life within society.
Education
2001 – 2008
Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta, Department of Fine Arts
Solo exhibitions
2022
Anxiously Awaiting Your Response, C on Temporary, Bandung, Indonesia
The Broken White Project #10: Now Playing, Ace House Collective, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2015
I Am Just Doing Aesthetics, Element Art Space, Singapore
2014
Precious Daily, Artotel, Surabaya, Indonesia
The Other Side of Daily Notes, Artotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
2013
Suka Simpan Suka Pinjam, Ark Galerie, Jakarta, Indonesia
2011
Living Harmony & Interior Study (series), Jakarta Art District, Grand Indonesia, Galeri Canna, Jakarta, Indonesia
2010
The Other Side of Beauty, Jakarta Art District, Grand Indonesia, Galeri Canna, Jakarta, Indonesia
2008
Sketsa Sketsa Kala Insomnia, Fine Art ISI, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2007
My Midnight Glory, Via Via Café, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Selected group exhibitions
2025
Art Jakarta 2025, Sullivan+Strumpf, JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia
Equator Art Projects: Pada Yang Sesaat, Yang Disusupi Keabadian, Ace House Collective, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Art Jakarta Gardens, RUCI Art Space, Hutan Kota by Plataran, Jakarta, Indonesia
2024
30 Tahun Srisasanti Syndicate, Srisasanti Syndicate, Tirtodipuran Link Building A, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Open Studio: Apotek Hidup Series, Cemeti Institute, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
SDSB (Sumbangsih Dermawan Seni Berhadiah), Kedai Kebun Forum, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Mine Series Showcase, kohesi Initiatives, MASAMA by Kamil, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Salon et Cetera, Ace House Collective, ACE/CBD, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
I Want More Detailed Information, C on Temporary in collaboration with Sunset Limited, C on Temporary, Bandung, Indonesia
Art Jakarta Gardens, Art Agenda SEA, Hutan Kota by Plataran, Jakarta, Indonesia
seeing things, kohesi Initiatives, Tirtodipuran Link Building A, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2023
Art Jakarta, BWP Value, Ace House Collective, JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia
Art Jakarta, C on Temporary, JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia
Intermission, Kohesi Initiatives, Galeri R.J. Katamsi, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2022
Art Jakarta, BWP Value, Ace House Collective, JCC Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
Salone del Sneakers (Vans), C on Temporary, Bandung, Indonesia
2021
The Broken White Project #1, Ace House Collective, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Hidup Berdampingan Dengan Musuh, Virtual Exhibition, Ciputra Artpreneur
2020
Yayasan Mitra Museum Peduli (Pameran Daring), Jakarta, Indonesia
Festival Kebudayaan Yogyakarta, Mulanira 2, Museum Sonobudoyo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Yogyakarta Komik Weeks, Di Pendam Pandemi, Museum Sonobudoyo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2019
Art Moments Jakarta, Arka Arts, Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia
Art Jakarta, Yayasan Biennale Yogyakarta, JCC Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia
2018
Manifesto Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
2017
Stage of Hopelessness, Biennale Indonesia Meet Brazil II, Biennale Jogja XIV Equator 4, Jogja National Museum, Indonesia
AGSI Pop UP Fair Exhibition At Saumata Suites with Cans Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia
Y: Collect 2.0 An Exhibithion of Art in Collections, Ruci Art Space, Jakarta, Indonesia
Pra Biennale Indonesia Meet Brazil II Biennale Jogja XIV Equator 4, PPKH UGM, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
When I think About The Death of Painting, I Play, Ark Gallerie Yogyakarta Indonesia
2016
Tom Tandio The Man Who Fell Into Art: Collecting as a Form of Personal Narrative, SongEun ArtSpace, South Korea
Art Stage Jakarta Special Exhibition EXPOSE Collectors Show, Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel, Indonesia
Expanding Horizon, Galeri Canna, Jakarta, Indonesia
2015
Medium of Living, Edwin Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia
South Asia Platform, Artstage Singapore, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Writing an Image, Space Cottonseed, Gillman Barracks, Singapore
2014
Aksara/Rupa, Koesnadi Hardjosoemantri UGM, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Art For Everyone, Artotel Jakarta Thamrin, Indonesia
Bazaar Art Jakarta 14, Pasific Place Ritz Cartlton with Galeri Canna, Jakarta, Indonesia
Neo Iconoclasts, Galeri Langgeng, Magelang, Indonesia
2013
Lost and Found (Retelling Story of Silk Road in Indonesia), Space K, Gwacheon /Seoul Korea
Market Forces The friction of Opposites / Fetishism of Discourse, OSAGE Art Foundation, Hong Kong
Ark Galerie at G-Seoul Artfair, Seoul, South Korea
IVAA ARCHIEVE AID, ART JOG 13, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Print Parade, Grafis Minggiran Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2012
Unforgettable, Jakarta Art District by 8 galleries, Indonesia
ART JOG 12, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Art Dubai 2012, with Galeri Canna at Madinah Jumeriah, Uni Emirates Arab
Together in Harmony, Jakarta Art District regards (Andi Gallery, Canna Galleri, Edwin Galeri, Mondecor), Grand Indonesia
2011
Crop Cycle, Galeri Canna, Indonesia
New Pop New World, Element Art Space, Singapore
Bazaar Art Jakarta, Ritz Carlton Pasifif Place, Galeri Canna, Indonesia
ART JOG 11, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Speak Of, Jogja National Museum, Indonesia
2010
Bazaar Art Jakarta, Ritz Carlton Pasific Place, Galeri Canna, Indonesia
Muka (an uninterrupted countenance), Artesan Gallery, Singapore
2009
Biennale Jogja X, with Pisang Seger, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Exposigns, Jogja Expo Center, Indonesia
A Tribute to Mooi Indie, CG Artspace, Jakarta, Indonesia
Ark Galerie, Jakarta, Indonesia
Jogja Art Fair #2, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Bohemian Carnival, Galeri Nasional Jakarta, Indonesia
2008
Jogja Deatmatch, Roomate, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Hello Print, Edwin Galeri, Jakarta. Indonesia
Rumors of Tatang S, IVAA Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Jogja Art Fair, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2007
Artmosphere Academic, Jogja Gallery, Indonesia
Young Error, The Gate Café, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2006
Membuka Tali Sepatu, Via Via Café, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2005
CP Biennale Urban Culture with Pisang Seger, Exs-Javache Bank, Jakarta, Indonesia
2004
The Herpess Exhibition, Cafe Kecil, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Daging Tumbuh Awards, Kedai Kebun Forum, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2003
Hipnotice, Grafity Event Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2002
Sepiring Indonesia, Gelaran Budaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Kompilasi Printmaking Pisang Seger #1
Museum collection
Akili Museum of Art, Jakarta
Art projects
2024
Open Studio: Apotek Hidup, Cemeti – Institute for Art and Society, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2013
Artotel Thamrin Indonesia, 5th Floor, Jakarta, Indonesia
Workshops
2007
Jogja Printmaking, Taman Budaya Indonesia
2005
Printmaking Cetak Tinggi with Pisang Seger, OCC Yogyakarta, Indonesia