Inspired by the Javanese philosophy, 'Jagat Alit', a concept that describes humans as an inseparable part of the universe, Mutiara's works are concerned with how small, microscopic events can reveal the natural order of the world. Drawing from past childhood memories spent drawing with crayons, Riswari’s works have a child-like, naïve quality that heightens the raw, instinctual style of her oeuvre. Varying textures of crayon are applied on gestural strokes of paint, playing on the tension between stroke, colour and composition. Within each one of her works is a multifaceted world that invites you to experience emotions versed in colour.
Mutiara Riswari was born in 1998 in Semarang, Indonesia. She studied at School of Art Yogyakarta (2013-2016) and continued her studies at Indonesian Institute of Art Yogyakarta, before completing her studies in 2019. She currently lives and works in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Awards
2019 Finalist Emerging Artist “UOB Painting Of The Year 2019’
2015 Finalist Emerging Artist “UOB Painting Of The Year 2015”
2014 30 Finaslist Young Artist YSRI "Menuju Indonesia sejahtera"
Solo Exhibition
2022 - 'Eyes Wide Open' Solo Exhibition, White Space Art Asia, Singapore
2021 - 'Critical Voyage' Solo Exhibition at Artsphere Gallery, Jakarta
Selected Group Exhibition
2022 - Creart by ala CASA Exhibition at Menara Astra Jakarta Pusat
2022 - Group Exhibition Affordable Art Fair Singapore 2022
2022 - Group Showcase with White Space Art Asia at American Club Singapore
2022 - Art Jakarta ‘Again’ 2022 with Artsphere and Kobayashi Gallery at Jakarta Convention Center
2022 - "Infinite Illusions” Exhibition at Art1 Museum Jakarta
2022 - "Offbeat" Group Exhibition at Yogya Art Lab by Gajah Gallery
2022 - “WARTA#2” Exhibition at Jogja Gallery
2022 - “Setelah Yang Baur Enggan Usai” Exhibition at Indie Arthouse Yogyakarta
2022 - “Next Feminine 2.0” Exhibition at NA Arthouse Jakarta
2022 - "PIN" Group Exhibition by Tulang Rusuk community at Museum dan Tanah Liat, Yogyakarta
2021 - "Small Things, Great Meaning #4 OFFERINGS" Exhibition at Apel Watoe Contemporary Art Gallery, Magelang
2021 - "Table For Two" Exhibition at White Walls Gallery, Philippines
2021 - "Identitas Yang Hidup" Exhibition at Museum dan Tanah Liat, Yogyakarta
2021 - Yogya Annual Art #6 "TRANSBOUNDARIES" Exhibition at Bale Banjar Sangkring, Yogyakarta
2021 - "WARTA" Exhibition at Jogja Gallery
2021 - "Vaitasa" Exhibition by Cakravala and Aksu at TLofts, Bali
2020 - "Tribute to Basquiat" Exhibition at Langgeng Art Foundation, Yogyakarta
2020 - "Next Feminine" at NA Arthouse Jakarta, Indonesia
2020 - Virtual Exhibition Art Jakarta 2020 with Equator Art Project
2020 - "Salon 2" Exhibition at Langgeng art foundation Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2020 - Art Festival ASYAAF 2020 with Gallery LVS at Hongik Museum, Seoul, South Korea
2020 - Yogya Annual Art #5 “Hybridity” at Bale Banjar Sangkring Yogyakarta Indonesia
2020 - Virtual Exhibition with Indonesian and Philippines artist “The Perfect Storm: A Poem of Colors” by Langgeng Art Foundation
2020 - ‘Young Artist Talent #11’ at Nakhon Ratchasima University Korat, Thailand
2020 - Aksi Artsy “Infinity Process” at Rj Katamsi ISI Yogyakarta Indonesia
2020 - “Between Identity” at Awor gallery and coffee Yogyakarta Indonesia
2019 - ‘Kosen’ at bentara budaya Yogyakarta
2019 -‘Art for orang utan “good life for orangutan” #3’ at jogja national museum
2019 - ‘Inside and Out’ at Greenhost Hotel Yogyakarta
2019 - ‘Tribute to OHD’ by Sicicin & MDTL at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta
2019 - ‘Kepang’ by Tulang Rusuk Community at RJ Katamsi Yogyakarta
2019 - ‘Salon’ at Langgeng Art Foundation yoyakarta Indonesia
2019 - ‘Incumbent’ YAA #4 at Sangkring Art Space Yogyakarta Indonesia
2019 - ‘Un(ity) Idea’ at Nalarroepa Ruang Seni Yogyakarta Indonesia
2019 - Art Festival ‘Sastra Rupa’ Joglitfest at Museum Benteng Vredeburg Yogyakarta Indonesia
2019 - ‘UOB Painting Of The Year 2019’ at Museum Indonesia Jakarta
2019 - Perupa Muda ‘PAP!’ at Balai Banjar Sangkring Yogyakarta Indonesia
2019 - ‘Uneed Studio; Kertas Memanggil’ di Uneed Studio Kasongan Yogyakarta Indonesia
2019 -‘Transposisi’ at Langgeng Art Foundation Yogyakarta Indonesia
?2018 -“To be known” at Indies Heritage Hotel Yogyakarta
2018 - ‘8 Kota’ at PKKH UGM Yogyakarta
2017 - Perupa Muda #2 “Kertas Memanggil” at Sangkring Art Space Yogyakarta
2016 - “All Etno” at Galeri Besar ISI Surakarta
2016 - “All u can art” at Jogja Nasional Museum
2015 - Competition Exhibition “UOB Painting Of The Year 2015” at Galeri UOB Jakarta
2015 - Postcard Exhibition "White Shouse & The Couples Company" at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki,Cikini Jakarta
2015 - FKY-27“Edan-edanan” at Plasa Ngasem Yogyakarta
2015 -“Art for Orangutan” at Jogja National Museum Yogyakarta
2015 - “UnderConctruction”at Jogja Galery Yogyakarta
2014 - Competition Exhibition YSRI“Menuju Indonesia Sejahtera” at Plaza Senayan Jakarta