Noer Cholis

I am Noer Cholis, a contemporary mixed-media artist based in Malang, Indonesia. My works explore the symbolic role of the broom (sapu) as an idiom of spiritual cleansing, human resilience, and ecological balance. I graduated from Universitas Negeri Malang with a degree in Art Education, and my works have been exhibited across Indonesia and sold through auction houses such as Sidharta.

For me, the broom is more than a household tool, it carries memory, dignity, and ritual. I often draw inspiration from my father, a street sweeper, and from Javanese traditions that reflect harmony with nature. Through my practice, I invite reflection on balance: between the seen and unseen, material and spiritual, human and earth.

Bachelor of Arts in Art Education, Universitas Negeri Malang

Selected Exhibitions:

“Bank Wetan: Alam Sahabat Manusia” – Balai Pemuda, Surabaya, Indonesia – 2008

“Temu Rasa” – ISI Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia – 2011

“Spirit and Togetherness” – Bentara Budaya, Solo – 2014

Biennale Jatim 8: “Ruang dan Rasan” – Joyo Sentiko Art Space, Batu – 2020

“COVID Effects Art 2020” – Virtual Exhibition – 2020

“Injury Time” – Galeri Raos, Batu – 2020–2021

“Andrawina” – Taman Budaya Yogyakarta – 2021

Affordable Art Fair Kuala Lumpur – Fahrenheit88, Malaysia – 2021

“Miracle Art #5” – Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta – 2022

Artfordable Auction – Sidharta Auctioneer, Jakarta – 2022, 2023, 2024

“Tunggal Bersama” – Upajiwa Gallery, Yogyakarta – 2022

“Wiyart” Series – UPGO & Tiga Ruepa Gallery, Yogyakarta – 2022

“Drawing Artsiafrica” – Pusat Kebudayaan Bandung – 2022

“Matrix – Nandur Srawung #9” – Taman Budaya Yogyakarta – 2022

“International Art Dewantara Triennale #2” – Jogja Gallery – 2023

“Micro Views” – Sanggar Olah Seni Gallery, Bandung – 2023

“Deck the Halls – Year-End Auction” – Sidharta Auction House, Jakarta – 2023

“Tarian Langit” – Srengenge Art Space, Batu – 2024

“Neng Ning Nung” – Monumen Jogja Kembali (Monjali), Yogyakarta – 2024

“Wasiat Legacy – Nandur Srawung XI” – Taman Budaya Yogyak...