Mochamad Samba

Mochamad Samba is an Indonesian contemporary artist born in Depok, West Java, on September 4, 1995. He began his artistic practice as a self-taught artist. His exploration of painting developed further after being selected to participate in a young artists workshop organized by Galeri Kertas Studio Hanafi in Depok, which marked an important starting point in his artistic journey.

Samba’s practice is strongly influenced by Abstract Expressionism, which serves as a central approach in his work. His artworks often stem from personal emotional experiences as well as emotions shared by others, translating these intangible feelings into visual forms through expressive colors, layered textures, and spontaneous gestures.

Working primarily with mixed media on canvas and paper, Samba does not limit himself to a single medium. He combines various elements while maintaining the essential qualities of painting. For him, the act of creation functions as a form of meditation—where mind, body, soul, and emotion converge in a contemplative state.

2020
1. Isolation of 5 Artists — Painting Exhibition
Paper Gallery, Depok, West Java, Indonesia

2021
1. Last Birthday — Traveling Painting Exhibition
Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
2. Distance — Virtual Painting Exhibition, Lacuna Festival
Lanzarote, Spain
3. Bijaba#2: Synthesis — Painting Exhibition
The Huis Gallery, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
4. Rise in Festivity — Virtual Painting Exhibition, UIARTX 2021 University of Indonesia, Indonesia

2022
1. Sengkuni3 — Painting Exhibition
Surabaya State University, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
2. Artenative — Painting Exhibition
Satria Gallery, Purwokerto Institute of Technology, Central Java, Indonesia
3. Digital Art Shuffle Show — Exhibition
Creative Hall, M Bloc Space, South Jakarta, Indonesia
4. Tunggal Bersama — Painting Exhibition
Upajiwa Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
5. Didaya — Painting Exhibition
Hello Friends Coffee, South Jakarta, Indonesia
6. Kita Hari Ini — Painting Exhibition
Aleakopi Pamulang, South Tangerang, Indonesia
7. Best Mode — Painting Exhibition
Poison Dealer, Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
8. Abhiseva — Painting Exhibition
Semesta’s Gallery, South Jakarta, Indonesia
9. Beyond Freedom of Expression — Painting Exhibition
Student Activity Center, Uni...