Bio Andaru was born in 1992 in Salatiga, and is currently based in Yogyakarta, He graduated from the Fine Arts Department of ISI Yogyakarta and studied art and community practices at the “Tanam Untuk Kehidupan” Community in Salatiga, as well as sculpture at Komroden Haro’s studio before finishing his academic training.
Andaru artistic practice encompasses installations, sculptures and drawings, utilizing a wide range of media and materials to explore both global and personal issues related to socio-cultural and ecological themes. Deeply inspired by classical and traditional elements especially those connected to ancestral heritage. Andaru’s works reflect a dialogue between the past and the present.
In 2018, Bio Andaru participated in a group exhibition “KATARSIS”, at Redbase Foundation Indonesia.
Andaru has been involved in numerous group exhibitions in Indonesia and internationally, including at DT Art Walk, Los Angeless, Biennale Jogja, Yogyakarta, ARKO ART CENTER, Seoul, and Gajah Gallery, Singapore.
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.
