Siam Candra Artista
Indonesia
Siam Candra Artista was born in 1995 in Indonesia. He graduated from the Fine Art Department at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta.
Siam Candra Artista works primarily with acrylic, drawing, and installation, drawing inspiration from pop art, lowbrow aesthetics, and traditional decorative elements. His practice explores nostalgia, personal memory, and social reflection in the age of digital media. Central to his work is the theme of unity—interpreted as an expression of love and compassion that transcends difference. Through everyday narratives and emotional connections, he invites viewers to reflect on shared experiences and the potential for togetherness in a fragmented world.
In 2018, Siam participated in the group exhibitions Katarsis and Redefining Chapter at Redbase Foundation, Yogyakarta. His earlier works were also featured in a group exhibition at Jogja National Museum in 2014.
Artworks
1 of 3 chances Acrylic, spray paint, marker and ink on canvas 70 cm x 50 cm, 2022
Steal Then Stomp Acrylic on canvas 140 cm x 120 cm, 2017
Forbidden Love For The king Acrylic, spray paint, marker and ink on canvas 70 cm x 50 cm, 2022
Imajinasi di atas 00:01 Dunia Nyata Ras surgawi Ink on plastic 240 cm x 500 cm (5 Panels), 2018
Life in Balance Acrylic, spray paint, marker and ink on canvas 70 cm x 50 cm, 2022
Love Masterpiece and Unity Marker, spray paint, sticker, mini painting on paper 100 cm x 240 cm, 2019
Die to Live Again #2 Jumputan batik and ink on fabric 200 cm x 200 cm, 2017
Past Exhibitions