Rb Ali

RB Ali is an Indonesian contemporary artist whose work serves as a profound mirror of the human soul. Rather than pursuing a rigid academic path, Ali developed his technical mastery through a traditional artistic apprenticeship (nyantrik) under various senior masters from 1996 to 2010, blending decades of seasoned mentorship with his own organic life experiences. For Ali, art is a manifestation of life’s turbulence—capturing the essence of love, heartbreak, resilience, and profound loss. His creative process is deeply rooted in catharsis; instead of retreating from emotional devastation, he channels his vulnerabilities into chaotic yet harmonized brushstrokes and poignant poetry.

Ali’s artistry is defined by an authentic synthesis of his personal life and visual expressions. He allows his emotions to settle and mature, resulting in evocative pieces that resonate with a distinct quality of being "loud within the silence." With a career spanning three decades, Ali’s profound visual language has been recognized globally and nationally. He was selected to represent Indonesia at The 8th Beijing International Art Biennale in China (2019), held a major solo exhibition at the National Gallery of Indonesia (2016), and received the prestigi...

School/Institution: Independent Studies under various Master Artists
Degree: Fine Art Mentorship & Studio Practice
Year: 1996 - 2010

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:

2026 – Inner Sight, Gallery Zen-1 Menteng, Jakarta, Indonesia

2021 – Monalika Solo Exhibition & Book Launch: 501 Poems "Lelaki Dalam Labirin Senja", Monalika Art Studio21, South Tangerang, Indonesia

2020 – Minat Inbok, Virtual Solo Exhibition (Facebook & Instagram)

2019 – Lelaku, Planet Art Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia2017 – diRuMah-SendiRi, South Tangerang, Indonesia

2016 – Tembang Sunyi, National Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

2015 – Fine Art @ Red Carpet #2, Turi Beach, Batam, Indonesia

2015 – Fine Art @ Red Carpet #1, Batam View, Batam, Indonesia

2014 – Inner Beauty, Galeri Cipta III, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jakarta, Indonesia

2014 – Ngalor-Ngetan, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Indonesia (Duo Exhibition)

2012 – Memelihara Hasrat, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jakarta, Indonesia



GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

2025 – Beyond the Shapes, IFI Wijaya, Jakarta, Indonesia (Duo Exhibition)

2025 – Art Serpong, Alam Sutera, Tangerang, Indonesia

2024 – Merajut Peristiwa, Gallery Emmira Soenassa, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jakarta, Indonesia

2024 – Rebirth, Amuya Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia

2023 – Jakarta Masa Kini, Masa Gitu, Annex Gallery, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jakarta, Indonesi...