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Amat Mulyono (Mat Naga) | Artist
Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

My creative journey is rooted in the rhythmic pulse of East Javanese cultural heritage. Raised by a father who was a traditional ludruk theater performer and a gamelan musician, I grew up surrounded by storytelling, movement, and the profound depth of Indonesian folklore. After a formative period exploring three dimensional space through sculpture, I dedicated the last 24 years entirely to the canvas, finding a deeper, more fluid voice through the medium of acrylic paint.

My work exists in the realm of flamboyant contemporary surrealism. By utilizing the fast-drying and vibrant qualities of acrylics, I layer vivid imaginations over the textures of everyday life and personal memories. To me, the canvas is a space where cultural memory and subconscious visions merge. I distort reality not to escape it, but to amplify the psychological truths beneath the surface of human experience.

Ultimately, I believe that every brushstroke is an extension of human character and emotion. My paintings are more than just visual narratives, they are silent prayers cast onto canvas becoming a soft, enduring invocation for the well-being of humanity and the harmony of our universe.

1. Melangkah Bersama Exhibtion - "Gedung DKS" Komplek Balai Pemuda Surabaya (2005)
2. Relic Painting Exhibition (Collaborating with Thailand Painting Artists)- Gedung Stuva Budha, H.R. Muhammad, Surabaya (2004)
3. Folk Exhibition - Balai RT Prada Kalikendal (2006)
4. Pameran Seni Lukis "Arek Pakis Community" Exhibtion - "Gedung Merah Putih" Komplek Balai Pemuda (2006)
5. One Perception Painting Exhibition - Bumi Surabaya Hotel (2009)
6. Together we fly in the years of dragon Painting Exhibition - "Gedung DKS" Balai Pemuda (2012)
7. Eureka Painting Exhibition - Jatim Expo Surabaya (2013)
8. Javanesiart #2 Painting Exhibition - Julian Nyland Gallery Jakarta (2013)
9. Javanesiart #3 Painting Exhibition - House Of Sampoerna Gallery Surabaya (2014)
10. Jambore Painting Exhibition - Gedung utama Balai Pemuda (2014)
11. Javanesiart #4 Painting Exhibition - Taksu Sanur Hotel Bali (2015)
12. R3 (Rupaku Rupamu Rupa Indonesia) By. Koperjati Painting Exhibition - Rumah Puspo Gallery Tangerang (2015)
13. Indonesia Art Culture Jambore VI Painting Exhibition - Prabangkara Gallery (UPT Taman Budaya Jatim) Genteng Kali Surabaya (2015)
14. Shining Seven Star Painting Exhibition - BG Junction Mall 2nd Floor Surabaya (2016)
15. Sungging Adi Linuwih...