Ach Soiful

Ach. Soiful is an artist based in Surabaya, Indonesia. He studied fine arts at Surabaya State University (2020-2025). Soiful works intensively with the medium of painting. He often explores contrasting colours between futuristic and traditional elements. His objects provoke thoughts about the past and the future. On the other hand, Soiful is also focusing on artistic conservation practices concerning shifts in soil quality. His works often discuss the socio-cultural aspects of Madurese society, reflections on childhood, and ecological contexts.

Bachelor's Degree Fine Art, Surabaya State University, Indonesia 2025

RESIDENSI
2025
● MTN Lab : Residensi Gresik in Biennale Jatim

EXHIBITION EXPERIENCE
SOLO EXHIBITION
2025
● Solo Exhibition “Bara Peristiwa & Legitimasi
Ingatan” Filadelvia Gallery Surabaya

GRUB/SELECTION EXHIBITION
2025
● ICANW “Madya : The Unfixed Center” Artotel Art Space Surabaya
● Environmental personality, ARMA Museum Bali
● Laut Menelanmu di Ujung Dermaga, Kampung Kamasan
Gresik
● “Senang Bersamamu” Selasar Sunaryo Art Space Bandung
● “SENANDIKA Tanah Air” Filadelvia Gallery Surabaya
● (Un) Hegemony #2 UNSeRA, Galeri DKS JATIM

2024
● ART JAKARTA Both S22 Studio Dinding Luar JIExpo
Kemayoran
● “(UN) HEGEMONY” UNSeRA, Galeri DKS JATIM
● “REUNIFICATION” by Arah langkah, Galeri Prabangkara
Surabaya
● “Home Sweet Home” Mini Art Malang Exhibition (MAM24) in Malang Creative Center
● “Mangun Karsa” Art Exhibition Srengenge Art Space Batu, Malang
● “EKSPLORASI” DISBUDPARPROV JATIM, Galeri
Prabangkara Surabaya
● “NEW WAVES chapter 1 Re: Silience” Group Exhibition
Sidoarjo

2023
● “What inside? THE BOX” by Arah Langkah, MI Art Space
Sidoarjo
● “REFFRESH” by LINGKAR DALAM, MI Art Space Sidoarjo
● “Rupa-rupa Karya Ing Jagad” DIESNATALIS Ke-34 TEATER
KUSUMA, Plasa Proklamasi UNTAG Surabaya
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