Agus Putu Suyadnya

Agus Putu Suyadnya is an Indonesian artist based in Yogyakarta whose work offers a profound reflection on lived experience. Through his art, Agus initiates a conversation about the meaning of human existence, incorporating themes that prompt self-awareness—such as technology and nature. Employing realist techniques with a surrealist sensibility, he explores the depths of poetic imagination.

Agus holds a BFA from the Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Yogyakarta, and has exhibited his work internationally. His solo exhibitions include Pemburu Cahaya (Peaceful Seeker #2) as part of the 6 in 1 Balebajar Sangkring program at Balebanar Sangkring, Yogyakarta (2018); Suburb Stories at Lestari Grill & Pasta and Art Space, Seminyak, Bali (2014); and Karakteristik Wayang Sebagai Sumber Inspirasi Dalam Lukisan at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Yogyakarta (2011). In addition to his solo presentations, Agus has participated in numerous group exhibitions, such as Wonderland: Curious Nature at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), New York, and Xavier Art Fest 2024 with Fuse Art Project at Xavier School San Juan, Philippines.

His most recent series features figures in space suits—imagery that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic as a metaphor for isolation, self-exploration, and the quest for meaning. Through these dreamlike compositions, Agus transforms art into a space for imagination, simulation, and contemplation, inviting viewers into a dialogue about existence and what it means to be human.