Aly Waffa is a well established artist from Indonesia who uses the scraping technique to create dreamy surrealistic paintings. The predominant elements in his works are tree roots and general flora, miniature human figures, farm animals and myriad of fantastic creatures. Each element has artistic significance – For example, the roots render deep philosophical meanings; as a foundation that continuously supports life even though it is never seen on the surface, while the small white human figures are the creations of Aly's imagination which were inspired by the limestone mining workers in his hometown. The scraping technique gives a distinctive character to his works and the choice of soft colors builds the overall mood that is dreamy and pleasing to the eyes.

Group Exhibitions (Selected Shows):
2021
• “The Milestone”, Artotel Thamrin, Jakarta
• “The Milestone”, Artotel Yogyakarta
• “Hope”, Alila Seminyak, Bali
• “Momentum”, Nesos Group, Yogyakarta
• “Gresart #6”, Senja Jingga, Art Space, Gresik
• “Art Fair Kuala Lumpur”, Malaysia
• Virtual exhibition Jatim Harmoni II “Jawa Timur Bangkit”, UPT Taman Budaya Jawa Timur, East Java, Indonesia
2020
• “Gendeng Renteng #10”, Yon Zipur, Pasuruan, East Java
• “Rasa”, Alila Seminyak, Bali
• “Doa Untuk Negri”, Apel Watoe, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia

2019
• “Kontraksi: Pasca Tradisionalism”, National Gallery Indonesia
• “Jangan Lodeh”, Omah Cam, Blitar, East Java, Indonesia
• “Beyond the Lines”, DKM Malang, East Java, Indonesia
• “Free Mind”, 299 Art Lab, Batu, East Java, Indonesia
• “Gresart #4: Grow”, Icon Mall, Gresik, East Java, Indonesia

2018
• “Tong Edan”, Bentara Budaya Jakarta
• “Neopolitikum”, Raos Gallery, Batu, Malang, East Java, Indonesia
• “Panji”, Gedung Among Tani, Batu, Malang, East Java, Indonesia
• “Gresart #3: Artvolution”, WEP, Gresik
• “Four Soul: Simulacra”, Paviliun HOS Sampoerna, Surabaya, Indonesia
2017
• Group exhibition with Gasrug Community, Pendopo, Gresik, East Java, Indonesia
• “Gresart #2: Art Tomorrow”, WEP, Gresik
• “Rest Area”, National Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia
• “Charity Art Exhibition”, Koi Gallery, Kemang, Jakarta

2016
• “MoveArt #2”, Tahun Mas Art Room, Yogyakarta
• “Gresart #1: Spirit(Ac)tual”, WEP, Gresik
• “Mulat Wani”, Jatim Art Forum, Gedung Sawunggaling, TBJT, Surabaya
• Group exhibition with Gasrug Community, North Quay, Surabaya

2015
• “Gresik Dalam Bingkai”, Mata Seger Art Community, WEP, Gresik
• “Archipelago”, National Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia
• “Cang-Cuk-An”, DKS Gallery, Surabaya, Indonesia
• “Jatim Biennale #6: Art Ecosystem Now”, Emmitan Gallery, Surabaya
• “R3 #2 Koper Jati,” House of Sampoerna, Surabaya