Atho I S

Atho Illaha is a contemporary visual artist based in Yogyakarta Indonesia.
His work explores surreal atmospheres, emotional symbolism, and the
relationship between humans, memory, and dark natural elements. Through
cinematic compositions, dramatic lighting, and recurring raven imagery, he
creates artworks that feel both haunting and poetic.
His artistic approach blends still-life aesthetics with dreamlike narratives,
focusing on mood, and unconventional visual storytelling.
He believes that art should evoke curiosity, emotion, and quiet reflection
beyond words.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting)
Indonesian Institute of the Art
Yogyakarta, 2024

2026
Tegur Sapa (Greetings), Benih 2018 Cohort Exhibition, R.J. Katamsi Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2025
The Little Things: International Art Exhibition – Stamp Reimagined, Fajar Sidik Gallery, Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2023
LProject Online Exhibition.
National Student Drawing Competition Exhibition, Fajar Sidik Gallery, Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2022
Janggal (Oddities), Kelas Bebas Collective Exhibition, Pixel Coffee & Kitchen, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
National Drawing Day Exhibition, Forum Drawing Indonesia (Kotak-Kotak Group), Manhattan Coffee, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Punguti, Kelola, Karyakan (Collect, Manage, Create), Kelas Bebas Collective Exhibition, Green Art Space, Greenhost Boutique Hotel, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2021
Setara (Equal), Benih 2018 Cohort Exhibition, R.J. Katamsi Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2020
Aksiartsy, R.J. Katamsi Gallery, Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Zine 01: Returning to the Small House, Online Exhibition, Getoktular Project (Instagram).
Leba-Run, Online Exhibition, Kelas Bebas Collective (Instagram and Artsteps).
Memupuk Optimisme (Cultivating Optimism), Online Exhibition, Artmantep (Instag...