Nasirun was born in 1965 in Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia. He graduated from the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta in 1994 and has lived and worked in Yogyakarta ever since.
Deeply influenced by Javanese tradition and Islamic spirituality, Nasirun is known for his vibrant, symbolic works that blend mythology, prayer, and cultural memory. He often describes his creative process as “painting while praying.”
In 2014 and 2015, he participated in group exhibitions titled “Red Base” and “Base RED” at Redbase Foundation, Yogyakarta.
Nasirun has held numerous solo and group exhibitions in Indonesia and abroad. He participated in Biennale Jogja IX (2007), Bali Biennale (2005), and exhibitions at institutions such as Mizuma Art Gallery, Salihara, and Bentara Budaya. His works are in major public and private collections across Asia.
We pay our respects to the Gundungurra people who are the traditional custodians of the land. We acknowledge Elders past, present and emerging for their immense spiritual connection to place which was never ceded.
