Yurlanis Bes is an Indonesian artist who hails from Padang, Sumatra. He graduated from the prestigious Indonesian Art Institute in Yogyakarta and is currently based there. Staying true to his roots, Yurnalis is part of a Sumatran artist community named SAKATO.
His paintings are primarily surreal decorative pieces full of bright colours. Part of his inspiration comes from his dreams, which he visualises on the canvas, alongside his ideal imagination of Modern Nature.
Exhibitions:
2017
• “BAKABA #6,” Sakato Community, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta
• Keloran Art Event, Studio aRT08 Keloran, Yogyakarta
2016
• “BAKABA #5,” Sakato Community, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta
2015
• “BAKABA #4,” Sakato Community, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta
2014
• “BAKABA #3,” Sakato Community, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta
2013
• “BAKABA #2,” Sakato Community, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta
2012
• “BAKABA #1,” Sakato Community, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta
Awards:
2009
• Finalist at Indonesia Art Award