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Hamka

Artist Statement

God created me as an artist until I die, I will be an artist.

Artist Biography

Born and raised in Java, Hamka always knew what he wanted to do with his life. As an artist who never underwent formal art education, he never perceived it is a weakness. Instead, young Hamka chose a dynamic artistic journey through the people he encountered in life. Starting his artistic journey early, Hamka selected Bali as the destination for his development. Learning from many artist he met, getting to know those around him, and eventually having the opportunity to exhibit here an there - a glimpse into Hamka's life journey as an artist. According to him, art is a feeling created through every stroke and color choice. Undeniably, his journey encountering the beauty of neon colors has become an exploration of its own.

Anyone familiar with Hamka might say the realism in his trademark. However, beyond that, Hamka believes he can present realism in abstract form, providing a unique perspective that adds more meaning to realism itself. Through his works, Hamka conveys many imaginative, elusive, and aspirational aspects to the world. Through his artworks, anyone is free to interpret what he intends to convey.

Style: Abstract, Surealism, Post-Modern, Realism

Mediums: Traditional - Acrylic

Exhibitions

Joint exhibitions in several places (Bali, Jakarta, Banyuwangi, Melbourne and Canada) 2000 - 2017
Archipelago Gate ( Gate 88 - Bali ), 2018
Soliloquy ( Rumah Sanur- Bali ), 2018
Once U'PAW'N a Time ( Kopi Cukil - Bali ), 2020
Seni Yang Merdeka ( Serambut Widi Kopigrafis - Ubud Bali ), 2020
Mampir Ngombe ( Hamka Art Studio - Denpasar Bali ), 2021
Cahaya Dalam Gelap ( Genesis Creative Center- Canggu Bali ), 2022
Dance a Plan ( Jenja - Bali ), 2022
The Glory of Light ( Ringo Stereo - Canggu Bali ), 2022
Coffee Beyond Imagination ( Saibora - Seminyak Bali ), 2022
Ekshibisi ( Pelor Coffe - Bali ), 2022
P/CTIRESQUE ( UYCC.Art Gallery - Surabaya East Java ), 2023
Mikroskopik#1 ( TAT Art Space - Denpasar Bali ), 2023
Mikroskopik#2 ( Fuels Coffee - Bandung Wes Java ), 2023
Chitra Kala - Uma Seminyak - Seminyak Bali, 2024
Stigma 5 "Trauma - Domestic Violence" - Group Exhibition - 2025 - Stigma Bali

Moksa

2023Acrylic on canvas ( UV and Glow in the Dark )
200 x 150 cmPeacefully merging with the surrounding nature 'MOKSA' represent of process of unity with the universe by melding the 5 elements of spirits, essence, soul, air, and body into oneness. The key to making peace with nature lies in surrendering oneself deeply, and ultimately, the universe accepts this surrender. However, the process is far from easy and can only be achieved by those with pure souls and pristine purity. In the past, many Nusantara ancestors undertook this as the pinnacle of their spiritual practices.Hamka , a brilliant artist brings forth an extraordinary masterpiece where the painting captivates the eye, becomes fantastic under UV light, and glow in the dark . 'MOKSA' is not just painting, it's a spiritual journey manifested through an acrylic medium, creating a visually stimulating experience than resonates with the minds and souls of its observes.

Elite Global

2023Acrylic on canvas ( UV and Glow in the Dark )
200 X 150 cmPublic opinion can make anyone believe what they see and hear. Even though we don't know who is the mastermind behind all the ambiguous news. The media affects all our stigmas, rebellions occur, civil wars are getting colder. Who is the Global Elite to be able to make humans at the top of the food chain? And who is the media that orchestrates all these big lies?

Tajalli

2022Acrylic on canvas ( UV and Glow in the Dark )
90 X 90 cmThe journey to purify oneself towards God almighty with Tasawuf (the young, the noble-hearted). Tasawuf is the activity of choosing a way of life in Zuhud and abstaining from all forms of life jewelry. Basically humans are more controlled by lust. Tasawuf itself consists of three principles and one of them is TAJALLI. TAJALLI refers to enlightenment or unveiling, more precisely the unveiling of the veil of occult nature or the enlightenment process of the supernatural NUR as a result of meditation and the sensitivity of the mind’s eye.