Sjafril Explore Mondoir Studio Nationality: Indonesian Artistic discipline: painting Based in: KABUPATEN PASURUAN, ID BiographyI am a visual artist, poet, and essayist from Indonesia. My work blends figurative, symbolic imagery with reflective writing. Through silence, contemplation, and social sensitivity, I explore inner life, love, and spiritual tension as an open dialogue with others. Artist StatementMy practice is rooted in silence and contemplation, using figurative and symbolic imagery to explore inner life and social reflection. Through painting and writing, I create open spaces that invite pause, empathy, and dialogue between the personal, social, and spiritual. ExhibitionsGroup Exhibitions (Selected) 2025 • Gandeng Renteng #14 – “Ubur-ubur Iwak Lele”, K-Naya Art Space, Purwosari, Pasuruan • Pameran Seni Rupa – “Alih Imajinasi”, Galeri Hang Nadim, Pekanbaru, Riau • Mini Art Malang #6 – “String of Dream”, Malang Creative Center, Malang • Biennale Jatim XI – “Hantu Laut”, Gresik, Jawa Timur • MTN Lab Residency Exhibition – “Sing Sisa, Sing Ngisa”, Rumah Kemasan, Gresik • THREADS: Cultural Conversations 2025 – “I’m Done”, Online Exhibition, Canada • Nails in the Wall Gallery – “Growing from the Ruins”, Metuchen, New Jersey, United States • Sengkuni 7 – “Harmony”, UNESA, Surabaya • Beyond Canvas, Indober, Batavia Gallery, Jakarta • Cahaya Cita, Ciputra Artpreneur Gallery, Jakarta • Babad Lembana 5 – “Pamolean”, Sumenep, Madura 2024 • Arts and Crafts Festival – Perth, Australia • Canvas of Kindness – Astha District, Jakarta • Arttitude 6 – Rumah Tanjung Bungkak (RTB), Denpasar, Bali • Tawassul Art & Poetry Exhibition #3 – Mall Pelayanan Publik, Pasuruan • Wasik On Festival – TIC, Pasuruan • Hechyeomeyo #9 – Sedapkota, Yogyakarta • Haul Gus Dur #15 – Kelurahan Purworejo, Pasuruan 2023 • Tawassul Art & Poetry Exhibition #2 – “Walqolami wa maa yarsumuun”, TIC, Pasuruan • Salam Hangat – K-Naya Art Gallery, Purwosari, Pasuruan • Gandeng Renteng #13 – “Theklek kecempung kalen”, UNIWARA University, Pasuruan • Petan-Petan #2 – Recoff Indonesia, Ponorogo • Expression of Gender Equity and Feminism – Online, Art Channel (3rd Place, “I Know Nothing”) • Recreat – Online Exhibition, AVE22 Meta Gallery 2022 • Gandeng Renteng #12 – “Stasiun Pagere Kawat”, HARMONY Hall of Ceremony, Pasuruan • Tawassul Art & Poetry Exhibition #1 – “Mahabbah Bissuwar”, Bayt Al-Hikmah, Pasuruan • Bancia’an #2 – ICC International Culture Center, Pandaan, Pasuruan 2021 • Gandeng Renteng #11 – “Pecut di seblakno”, UNIWARA University, Pasuruan • Day of Santri – PCNU, Bangil, Pasuruan 2020 • Orek-Orek (Scribble) – Online Exhibition, ALKMART, Purwosari, Pasuruan • ABHIPRAYA Art Exhibition – Madiun 2019 • Gandeng Renteng #10 – “Nempil Kawul Nang Pasar Bukir”, YONZIPUR, Pasuruan AwardsShortlisted Artist, Studio Hanafi Residency Program (2024) 3rd Place, *Expression of Gender Equity and Feminism* Online Exhibition (2023) EducationSenior High School N 1 Grati, East Java, Indonesia Pondok Pesantren Salafiyah, Indonesia (Visual art practice developed through independent study, exhibitions, and collaborative projects.) Artworks by Sjafril Balaa Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Price: $2200.00 USD Bejana Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Price: $1699.00 USD Damar Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Price: $1698.00 USD
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