“The excitement of sketching what is in front of me quickly and in a few strokes is instentaneous and the outcome is unpredictable. That is what inspires me”

Born: Yogyakarta, 11 February 1966

Education: Institute of Arts in Yogyakarta

Styles: Spot Sketching and Live Painting

Medium: Ink on Paper, Acrylic on Paper, Ink & Water Color on Paper, Acrylic

About the Artist:
Irwan Sukendra is a senior realist painter and sketcher who transforms live scenes into art with his skillful hands. He is renowned in Indonesia for his spot sketching works at cultural events like traditional dance and shadow puppet theatre. To breathe life and emotion into his drawings, he meticulously studied the history and aesthetics of Javanese dance and puppet shows. Irwan also has to his credit, paintings capturing the beautiful landscapes and people of Indonesia. His works are minimalistic and yet the thorough detailing lends to a fascinating narrative.

Exhibitions:
2011
• Artemis Art Gallery Duta Mas, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2004
• Sketching exhibition, “Little Bali”, Lock Road Singapore
2002
• Hotel SAHID JAYA, Jakarta Indonesia

Awards:
2003
• Best artworks, President Megawati Painting Competition, Solo
1986
• Best artwork Painting and Sketching Competition Institute of Art Yogyakarta
1985
• Best artwork Painting and Sketching Competition Institute of Art Yogyakarta
1984
• 1st winner of painting competition Lampung Selatan, South Sumatra

Irwan Sukendra

Starting the day at Kotagede

by Irwan Sukendra

Irwan Sukendra

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