Rana Wijaya Soemadi

Rana is a self-taught visual artist from Semarang, Indonesia, whose captivating work invites viewers into the whimsical world of Ele. Born from Rana's deep imagination and life experiences, Ele is a unique half-elephant, half-human figure and a powerful conduit for healing and hope.

Ele’s form, a deliberate blend of grace and the unique features of an elephant, symbolizes wisdom, inner strength, and profound empathy—the very core of her Super Empath abilities. This allows her to sense, understand, channel energy, and balance emotions with extraordinary depth, acting as a profound source of healing for wounded souls.

Through Ele, Rana challenges conventional beauty standards, presenting a "beautifully bizarre" and anti-mainstream aesthetic where true essence radiates from distinctiveness. Working primarily with oil pastel on paper, Rana translates her vision into rich textures, vibrant colors, and intimate, dreamy effects.

Rana believes art holds the power to heal and inspire, inviting those with a similar vision to collaborate in expanding Ele's message of hope and beauty.

2013 - 100 Gajah dalam Panggung Manusia, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia
2015 - The City of Elephants, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia