Born: 1979
Hometown: Jogjakarta
Based in: Jogjakarta
Adhik is an Indonesian artist who is a graduate of the prestigious Institute of Art, Yogyakarta. Though he majored in Wood Art, his current passion is painting, both on canvas and paper.
He is interested in the human figure in all its expressions, giving rise to his “Face” series with its bright geometric shapes, as well as his more surrealist artworks focusing on sociopolitical issues and interpersonal human relationships.
Fun Fact: Besides painting, Kristiantoro is active in his former passion of woodcrafting.
Exhibitions:
2020
"Ataraxia", MayinArt Show, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta
2013
• “The swimmers,” Mizuma Gallery, Singapore
2011
• “Punkasila Road to Cuba”, Biennale Jogja, Yogyakarta
2006
• “ Weapon guitar,” Darren Knight Gallery, Sydney
Awards:
2016
• Best Painting in the International Anti Narcotic Day Festival, Indonesia
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