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Art is my life’s purpose, path and destination
Hani Santana is a contemporary Indonesian artist whose practice is rooted in intuition, emotional expression, and a profound engagement with the natural world. Born in Cilacap, Central Java, she began her professional journey in music before transitioning to the visual arts, carrying with her a deep sensitivity to rhythm, harmony, movement, and emotion.
A self-taught artist, Santana approaches painting as an intuitive and spiritual process. Her practice is guided less by formal academic conventions than by an openness to experimentation and a belief in what she describes as “collaborating with the universe.” Natural elements, environmental conditions, and the unpredictable forces of nature often become active participants in the creation of her works.
Working primarily within the language of Abstract Expressionism, Santana creates paintings characterised by bold gestures, rich textures, vibrant energy, and a strong sense of movement. Her use of heavy impasto and expressive mark-making allows the surface of the canvas to become a physical record of both action and atmosphere. In her practice, nature is not merely a subject of representation but an active force that leaves its own imprint on the artwork.
Santana's paintings explore the relationship between human experience, nature, spirituality, and emotion. Through spontaneity and materiality, her works seek to capture moments of transformation and the dynamic energy that connects the individual to the larger natural world.
Art Moments Jakarta, Agora Ballroom, Level L2, Central Jakarta, Indonesia (4–7 June)
Segara, Museum Affandi, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (5–12 November)
