Nugroho Heri Cahyono is an Indonesian artist who is a bold proponent of the positive effects of modernization in societies. He believes that it is a progressive transition from a traditional to a modern society. His artworks are illustrations of his appreciation of technology, globalisation, democracy, development and most importantly, the continued harmonious existence of the old and the new. He encourages acceptance of the present-day order.
Nugroho is highly exploratory with styles, textures and concepts in his works. Innately enterprising, he continually scouts around for new materials and techniques for each of his subsequent artworks .He is also popular for works that he has created with printmaking techniques on canvas which implements hardboard cutting and calligraphy prints.
Nugroho has been a recipient of various prestigious awards in Indonesia and was notably the finalist of UOB Painting of The Year in 2012.
Fun Fact:
Apart from being an artist , Cahyono is also an art lecturer at a University in Yogyakarta
Solo Exhibitions:

2014 “Building Construction in Visual Art with Graphic Art Technique Exploitation”, UPT Gallery ISI, Yogyakarta
2012 “New Machine Pictures”, Arts House Gallery, Singapore
2008 “Texture in Graphic Art”, Katamsi Gallery, ISI Yogyakarta




Group Exhibitions:

2020 "Ataraxia", MayinArt Show, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta
2021 "Discover the Undiscover", MayinArt Show,American Club Singapore
2017 “Home Sweet Home”, Ruang Seni Bangunjiwa, Yogyakarta
2016
• “Ties Of Tenggara”Balai Seni Visual Gallery, Malaysia
• “Action Auction” di SAY Artspace, Seoul, Korea Selatan
2015
• “Remnant from paths that wander”, Gallery Orange, Philipina
• “More than D2”di Vin Gallery , Vietnam
• “Artifisial”, SAY Artspace, Seoul Korea
• A colaboration with Seoul Artists, “Summer House”, SAY Artspace, Seoul Korea
2014
• “ConCurrence”, West gallery, Philipina
• Duo Show, “Civilization” Hom art trans Gallery, Malaysia
• “Re load”, Lucban Art Space, Philipinna
2013
• “No Random Nonsense”, Boston gallery, Philipine
• UOB Painting of the Year Competition, Jakarta
2012
• SAGE “Southeast Asia art Group Exchange Recidency”, Boston Gallery, Manila, Philipina
• Finalist the 2 nd UOB Painting Of The Year Competition, Plaza UOB, Jakarta
• Finalist Asean Graphic Art’s Competition, Hanoi, Vietnam
2011
• SAGE “Southeast Asia art Group Exchange” Recidency, Gallery Matahati, Kuala lumpur, Malaysia
• “Cultural Bridge”, Wendt Gallery, New York

2010 “Jakarta Art Award”, North Art Space, Jakarta
2009 “The Power of Dream”, Tujuh Bintang Art Space, Yogyakarta
2008 “Dies Natalis Indonesia Institute of Art XXIV”, ISI Yogyakarta
2007 “Dies Natalis Indonesia Institute of Art XXIII”, ISI Yogyakarta
2005 “Graphic Art”, Studio Ciamis, Yogyakarta
2003 “Art for Aceh”, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta

Awards:
2012
• Finalist UOB Painting of the Year Competition, Jakarta
• Consolation Price at “ASEAN Graphic Art Competition, Hanoi Vietnam
2010 10 Nominated Artist at “Jakarta Art Award”, North Art Space, Jakarta
2009 60 Nominated Artist at Tujuh Bintang Art Space Competition ‘The Power of Dream’, Yogyakarta
2008 Best Graphic Artwork at Diesnatalis Indonesia Institute of Art XXIV, ISI Yogyakarta