
Tofan Muhammad Ali Siregar
Born: 1980
Hometown: Indonesia
Based in: Indonesia
Tofan Muhammad Ali Siregar, is a realism artist from Indonesia with a vivid imagination. His surrealistic works combine images from contrasting themes and arrange them to create compositions that are highly effective and thought-provoking. These works can also be classified as magic realism as he uses brush techniques to produce subtle delicate images that are sharp and photo realistic. He often uses palette knife techniques to give dramatic effects and textures to his canvas. His works focus on subjects like anatomy of the body and social life with astonishing detail and accuracy.
EXHIBITIONS:
2019
MJK Art Community exhibition “Imagining Maestro”, MJK Art Space, Yogyakarta
MJK Art Community exhibition “80++”, MJK Art Space, Yogyakarta
“Ekspresi Akal Sehat”, Luxor Hall Yogyakarta
MJK Art Community exhibition “Tutur”, MJK Art Space Yogyakarta
MJK Art Community exhibition “Kandang Tandang”,MJK Art Space Yogyakarta
2018
MJK Art Community exhibition “Kama bang kama pethak”,Bentara Budaya, Bali
MJK Art Community exhibition and Art Serpong Gallery “The Meeting Point”, Breeze Art Space Jakarta
“The Meeting Point”, Rumah Jawa Gallery, Jakarta
2017
MJK Art Community exhibition “Tulang Rusuk”, Bentara Budaya Jakarta
MJK Art Community exhibition “Click”, Limanjawi Art House Magelang
MJK Art Community exhibition “ Art Switch” di Jogja Gallery Yogyakarta
Bazaar Art Jakarta with Andrew Art Gallery, Ritz Carlton Jakarta
MJK Art Community exhibition “Putih Hitam”, Syang Art Space Magelang
2016
MJK Art Community exhibition “Transfer Windows”, Ruang Dalam Art House Yogyakarta
MJK Art Community exhibition “Season 6”, Indieart House Yogyakarta
2015
MJK Art Community exhibition “Out Of Focus” di Galery Srisasanti Yogyakarta
MJK Art Community exhibition “5th floor” di Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel Yogyakarta
MJK Art Community exhibition “Mandiri Art Award”, Plaza Mandiri Jakarta
2014
“Komunitas 2 pintu”, Galeri Nasional Jakarta
“Komunitas futsal MJK”, Nalaroepa Gallery, Yogyakarta
2012
MJK Art Community exhibition “Indonesia Tanpa Diskriminasi”, Date Gallery, Jakarta.
MJK Art Community exhibition “Jakarta Art Award”, Galeri Seni Ancol Jakarta.
MJK Art Community exhibition “Free Kick”, Convention Hall Royal Square Surabaya.
MJK Art Community exhibition “Agitasi Garuda”, Jogja Gallery Yogyakarta.
Group exhibition, Seven Adam Gallery, Singapura.
2011
“Next Candidates”, AJBS Gallery, Surabaya.
“Jogja Gumregah ! Jogja Bangkit !” di Jogja Nasional Museum, Yogyakarta
2010 “Opening Exebition”, G Galeri Bali.
2009 Pameran Bersama “Jendela Terbuka” di Medan Seni Payungteduh, Medan.
2008
“Versus”, 678 Gallery, Jakarta.
Art Exhibition and Artists Dialogue (PLDPS XI) “ Imaginable”, Taman Budaya Jambi, Sumatera
“Painting For Investment”, Rowo Art Galery, Medan, Sumatera
“Merdeka Tanpa Narkoba”, Sian Painting Exhibition, Medan.
2007
“Messages“, Medan Seni Payungteduh, Medan
2006
Pameran Seni Rupa Bersama Dialog “Visual” dengan N.A Hadian di Medan Seni Payungteduh, Medan.
“Catatan Sebuah Peristiwa” Seni Simpassri Gallery, Medan
2005
Pratisara Affandi Adikarya, ISI Gallery, Yogyakarta.
Pratisara Affand Adikarya, Soka Gallery, Jakarta.
2004
Cartoon Art Exhibition, Graphic Art Building, Fine Art Faculty, Indonesian Art Institute, Yogyakarta
Grafitty Art Exhibition, Fine Art Faculty Anniversary, Indonesian Art Institute, Yogyakarta
2003 “ Enviromental Art “ with Duri Latu community, Jembatan Kali Winongo Yogyakarta
2002
“Tropis“ with Duri Latu community, Benteng Vredeburg Yogyakarta
Glass Painting Monumental exhibition, Fine Art Faculty, Indonesian Art Institute, Yogyakarta
2001
Halte art community “ Saat Teduh “,Vredeburg Fort, Yogyakarta
2000 Watercolor art exhibition, Indonesian Art Institute, Yogyakarta
AWARDS:
2015
Finalist of Mandiri Art Award
2012
Nominee of art competition “Indonesia Tanpa Diskriminasi”, Yayasan Denny JA
Nominee of Jakarta Art Award
Articles Featuring Tofan Muhammad Ali Siregar
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September 19, 2024
Credentials
Awards
Finalist of Mandiri Art Award
2015
Nominee of Jakarta Art Award
2012
Exhibitions
MJK Art Community exhibition “Imagining Maestro”, MJK Art Space, Yogyakarta
Indonesia, 2019
MJK Art Community exhibition “80++”, MJK Art Space, Yogyakarta
Indonesia, 2019
“Ekspresi Akal Sehat”, Luxor Hall Yogyakarta
Indonesia, 2019
MJK Art Community exhibition “Tutur”, MJK Art Space Yogyakarta
Indonesia, 2019
MJK Art Community exhibition “Kandang Tandang”,MJK Art Space Yogyakarta
Indonesia, 2019
MJK Art Community exhibition “Kama bang kama pethak”,Bentara Budaya, Bali
Indonesia, 2018
MJK Art Community exhibition and Art Serpong Gallery “The Meeting Point”, Breeze Art Space Jakarta
Indonesia, 2018
“The Meeting Point”, Rumah Jawa Gallery, Jakarta
Indonesia, 2018
MJK Art Community exhibition “Tulang Rusuk”, Bentara Budaya Jakarta
Indonesia, 2017
MJK Art Community exhibition “Click”, Limanjawi Art House Magelang
Indonesia, 2017
MJK Art Community exhibition “ Art Switch” di Jogja Gallery Yogyakarta
Indonesia, 2017
Bazaar Art Jakarta with Andrew Art Gallery, Ritz Carlton Jakarta
Indonesia, 2017
MJK Art Community exhibition “Putih Hitam”, Syang Art Space Magelang
Indonesia, 2017
MJK Art Community exhibition “Transfer Windows”, Ruang Dalam Art House Yogyakarta
Indonesia, 2016
MJK Art Community exhibition “Season 6”, Indieart House Yogyakarta
Indonesia, 2016
MJK Art Community exhibition “Out Of Focus” di Galery Srisasanti Yogyakarta
Indonesia, 2015
MJK Art Community exhibition “5th floor” di Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel Yogyakarta
Indonesia, 2015
MJK Art Community exhibition “Mandiri Art Award”, Plaza Mandiri Jakarta
Indonesia, 2015
“Komunitas 2 pintu”, Galeri Nasional Jakarta
Indonesia, 2014
“Komunitas futsal MJK”, Nalaroepa Gallery, Yogyakarta
Indonesia, 2014