Yohanes Wahyu
Indonesia
Yohanes Wahyu was born in 1990 in Indonesia. He graduated from the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta, majoring in Printmaking.
Yohanes Wahyu’s artistic practice draws heavily from cultural narratives, mythology, and personal interpretations of civilization. His works often explore how history and memory are visualized, combining traditional stories with humorous references to pop culture. In one of his notable series, he reimagines the tale of Ki Ageng Mangir—an obscure historical figure from Javanese chronicles—by merging it with characters like Mr. Bean and Doraemon, rendered through etching prints.
In 2019, he held a solo exhibition titled Life Report at Redbase Foundation, Yogyakarta. He has also participated in several group exhibitions, including Redefining Chapter and Walking In the Rhythm at Redbase Foundation, and international showcases at Auckland Art Fair, New Zealand (2018 and 2019), as well as exhibitions at Jogja National Museum.
Artworks
Dance Performance Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Debate of The Demang Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Drama Stage Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Flower Garden Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Fying Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Incignito Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Ingkok Troops Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Ki Ageng Mangir Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Ki Juru Martanis Fairy Tales Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Live Coal of Suriwang Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Baru Klinthing Spear Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Jagaraga Troops Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
It Has Been Super Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Photo of Memories Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Pringalaya On Alert Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Purbaya's Stab Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Rain of Spears Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
The Kings Strategy Etching on paper 30 cm x 20 cm, 2019
Past Exhibitions