Sjafril Riz

In my artistic journey, I am fascinated by the human figure and face, viewing them as both visual subjects and objects. Humans embody a duality as both observers and observed, inspiring much of my work across various styles, including impressionism and surrealism.

My art is profoundly influenced by landscapes, particularly the tranquility of night, which offers a space for reflection. I explore the depths of human experience—those unspoken feelings that surface in these quiet moments.

Rooted in Javanese cultural values, I often incorporate traditional symbols, such as batik motifs, emphasizing ethics over mere knowledge. The soft hues of the tropical rainforest around me ground my work in both tradition and nature.

2019 Gandeng Renteng #10, “Nempil Kawul Nang Pasar Bukir”, (Put a little bit of dusk in the Bukir market), it’s a Javanese poet call it a “parikan”, YONZIPUR Pasuruan.
2020 Online Art Exhibition, Orek-Orek (Scrible), ALKMART, Purwosari Pasuruan.
ABHIPRAYA Art Exhibiton, Madiun.
2021 Gandheng Renteng #11,“Pecut di seblakno”, (Wegging the whip), UNIWARA University, Pasuruan.
Day of Santri, PCNU Bangil Pasurun.
2022 Gandheng Renteng #12, “Stasiun Pagere Kawat”, (The Station with barbered fence ), HARMONY Hall of Ceremony, Pasuruan.
Tawassul Art and Poetry Exhibtion #1, “Mahabbah Bissuwar”, (Expressing love with an Art), at Hall of Pondok Pesantren Bayt Al-Hikmah, Pasuruan.
Bancia’an #2, ICC International Culture Center, Pandaan Pasuruan.
2023 Tawassul Art and Poetry Exhibition #2, “Walqolami wa maa yarsumuun”, (By the pen and what their paint), TIC Tourism Information Center, Pasuruan.
Salam Hangat, (Warm Regard), K-Naya Art Gallery Purwosari, Pasuruan.
Gandheng Renteng #13, “Theklek kecempung kalen”, (Sandal down to the river), UNIWARA University, Pasuruan.
Petan-Petan #2 Ponorogo Art Project, Recoff Indoneia, Ponorogo.
Online Exhibition : “Expression of Gender Equity and Feminism” Art Contest, Third Place, “I Know Nothing, O...