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Roby Dwi Antono

For as long as I remember, the answer to this question remains the same: making art. As someone with a strong tendency towards introversion, I knew early on that verbal communication is simply not my forte. Ever since I was a child, visual art has always been the language I am most fluent in and comfortable with.

I am blessed to have parents who never seemed to mind that the walls of their home were covered win crayon doodles. Until now I still bring a sketchbook with me everywhere and I simply cannot imagine an alternative to this habit. I am aware that I cannot always expect everybody to understand me through paintings, but expressing myself with a stroke of a brush proves to be cathartic.

That being said, it is true that my works contain a set of idioms that are very personal to me. I have always found it easier to pick up inspirations from my past experiences as it helps me approach my paintings with a sense of truth. My works are like a mirror in which I see a reflection of myself. Very often it is where I would criticize the undoing of my past self as well as impart some hopes to my future self.

Still, at the same time, I enjoy challenging myself to create works that can trigger an emotional response from other people. That is why I leave cues and symbolisms, as a conversation starter. Everyone has their own interpretations and I love it when people attempt to decipher the perplexing images. All of this is part of the human experience that affects the concept and visual aspects of my works.

My style evolves in line with my experiences, references, and environment. However the iconography remains the same: little children, pop culture icons, mythological creatures, panoramic natural landscape, dreamlike scenes - in short, pop surrealism.

Pop surrealism, with its contradictions and absurdities continue to be my approach towards harmonious balance. I suppose, I am now at this point in my career where can safely assume certain trademarks - or forces - in my works. Pop surrealism as the visual genre and personal reflections as the object of my artistic pursuit. 

Selected artworks

  • Yupa, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 80 x 55 cm - 31 1/2 x 21 1/2 in
    Yupa, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 80 x 55 cm - 31 1/2 x 21 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Yupa, 2023

    Oil on canvas
    80 x 55 cm
    31 1/2 x 21 1/2 in

  • Gargantuma, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 80 x 110 cm - 31 1/2 x 43 1/2 in
    Gargantuma, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 80 x 110 cm - 31 1/2 x 43 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Gargantuma, 2023

    Oil on canvas
    80 x 110 cm
    31 1/2 x 43 1/2 in

  • Luto, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 110 x 80 cm - 43 1/2 x 31 1/2 in
    Luto, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 110 x 80 cm - 43 1/2 x 31 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Luto, 2023

    Oil on canvas
    110 x 80 cm
    43 1/2 x 31 1/2 in

  • Ortigan, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 110 x 80 cm - 43 1/2 x 31 1/2 in
    Ortigan, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 110 x 80 cm - 43 1/2 x 31 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Ortigan, 2023

    Oil on canvas
    110 x 80 cm
    43 1/2 x 31 1/2 in

  • Orchibara, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 110 x 80 cm - 43 1/2 x 31 1/2 in
    Orchibara, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 110 x 80 cm - 43 1/2 x 31 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Orchibara, 2023

    Oil on canvas
    110 x 80 cm
    43 1/2 x 31 1/2 in

  • Nephentus, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 150 x 110 cm - 59 x 43 1/2 in
    Nephentus, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 150 x 110 cm - 59 x 43 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Nephentus, 2023

    Oil on canvas
    150 x 110 cm
    59 x 43 1/2 in

  • Chimetra, 2023 - Oil on canvas - ​​​​​​​150 x 110 cm - 59 x 43 1/2 in
    Chimetra, 2023 - Oil on canvas - ​​​​​​​150 x 110 cm - 59 x 43 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Chimetra, 2023

    Oil on canvas
    150 x 110 cm
    59 x 43 1/2 in

  • Endogaurus, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 110 x 150 cm - 43 1/2 x 59 in
    Endogaurus, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 110 x 150 cm - 43 1/2 x 59 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Endogaurus, 2023

    Oil on canvas
    110 x 150 cm
    43 1/2 x 59 in

  • Doadoa, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 110 x 150 cm - 43 1/2 x 59 in
    Doadoa, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 110 x 150 cm - 43 1/2 x 59 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Doadoa, 2023

    Oil on canvas
    110 x 150 cm
    43 1/2 x 59 in

  • We are There Together, 2022 - Oil on canvas - 140 x 200 cm - 55 x 78 1/2 in
    We are There Together, 2022 - Oil on canvas - 140 x 200 cm - 55 x 78 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono We are There Together, 2022

    Oil on canvas
    140 x 200 cm
    55 x 78 1/2 in

  • Aroraderon, 2023 - Oil Pastel on paper - 29 x 21 cm - 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in
    Aroraderon, 2023 - Oil Pastel on paper - 29 x 21 cm - 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Aroraderon, 2023

    Oil Pastel on paper
    29 x 21 cm
    8 1/2 x 11 1/2 in

  • Wutoh, 2023 - Oil Pastel on paper - 29 x 21 cm - 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in
    Wutoh, 2023 - Oil Pastel on paper - 29 x 21 cm - 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Wutoh, 2023

    Oil Pastel on paper
    29 x 21 cm
    11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in

  • Riboro, 2023 - Oil Pastel on paper - 29 x 21 cm - 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in
    Riboro, 2023 - Oil Pastel on paper - 29 x 21 cm - 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Riboro, 2023

    Oil Pastel on paper
    29 x 21 cm
    11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in

  • Kagora, 2023 - Oil Pastel on paper - 29 x 21 cm - 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in
    Kagora, 2023 - Oil Pastel on paper - 29 x 21 cm - 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Kagora, 2023

    Oil Pastel on paper
    29 x 21 cm
    11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in

  • Crimsodon, 2023 - Oil Pastel on paper - 29 x 21 cm - 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in
    Crimsodon, 2023 - Oil Pastel on paper - 29 x 21 cm - 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Crimsodon, 2023

    Oil Pastel on paper
    29 x 21 cm
    11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in

  • Doadoa (Drawing Version), 2023 - Soft Pastel on paper - 102 x 72 cm - 40 x 28 1/2 in
    Doadoa (Drawing Version), 2023 - Soft Pastel on paper - 102 x 72 cm - 40 x 28 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Doadoa (Drawing Version), 2023

    Soft Pastel on paper
    102 x 72 cm
    40 x 28 1/2 in

  • Endogaurus (Drawing Version), 2023 - Soft Pastel on paper - 72 x 102 cm - 28 1/2 x 40 in
    Endogaurus (Drawing Version), 2023 - Soft Pastel on paper - 72 x 102 cm - 28 1/2 x 40 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Endogaurus (Drawing Version), 2023

    Soft Pastel on paper
    72 x 102 cm
    28 1/2 x 40 in

  • Nephentus (Drawing Version), 2023 - Soft Pastel on paper - 102 x 72 cm - 40 x 28 1/2 in
    Nephentus (Drawing Version), 2023 - Soft Pastel on paper - 102 x 72 cm - 40 x 28 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Nephentus (Drawing Version), 2023

    Soft Pastel on paper
    102 x 72 cm
    40 x 28 1/2 in

  • Orchibara (Drawing Version), 2023 - Soft Pastel on paper - 102 x 72 cm - 40 x 28 1/2 in
    Orchibara (Drawing Version), 2023 - Soft Pastel on paper - 102 x 72 cm - 40 x 28 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Orchibara (Drawing Version), 2023

    Soft Pastel on paper
    102 x 72 cm
    40 x 28 1/2 in

  • Elea, 2023 - Spray paint on canvas - 120 x 100 cm - 47 x 39 1/2 in
    Elea, 2023 - Spray paint on canvas - 120 x 100 cm - 47 x 39 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Elea, 2023

    Spray paint on canvas
    120 x 100 cm
    47 x 39 1/2 in

  • Binar, 2023 - Spray paint on canvas - 120 x 100 cm - 47 x 39 1/2 in
    Binar, 2023 - Spray paint on canvas - 120 x 100 cm - 47 x 39 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Binar, 2023

    Spray paint on canvas
    120 x 100 cm
    47 x 39 1/2 in

  • Asa, 2023 - Spray paint on canvas - 120 x 100 cm - 47 x 39 1/2 in
    Asa, 2023 - Spray paint on canvas - 120 x 100 cm - 47 x 39 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Asa, 2023

    Spray paint on canvas
    120 x 100 cm
    47 x 39 1/2 in

  • Rijoron, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 80 x 55 cm - 31 1/2 x 21 1/2 in
    Rijoron, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 80 x 55 cm - 31 1/2 x 21 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Rijoron, 2023

    Oil on canvas
    80 x 55 cm
    31 1/2 x 21 1/2 in

  • Aprah, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 55 x 80 cm - 21 1/2 x 31 1/2 in
    Aprah, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 55 x 80 cm - 21 1/2 x 31 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Aprah, 2023

    Oil on canvas
    55 x 80 cm
    21 1/2 x 31 1/2 in

  • Kotekaro, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 55 x 80 cm - 21 1/2 x 31 1/2 in
    Kotekaro, 2023 - Oil on canvas - 55 x 80 cm - 21 1/2 x 31 1/2 in

    Roby Dwi Antono Kotekaro, 2023

    Oil on canvas
    55 x 80 cm
    21 1/2 x 31 1/2 in

  • Roby Dwi Antono,                                      Seed of Life #3, 2022

    Roby Dwi Antono Seed of Life #3, 2022

    Soft Pastels on Paper
    102 x 72 cm
    40 x 28 1/2 in

  • Roby Dwi Antono,                                      Seed of Life #1, 2022

    Roby Dwi Antono Seed of Life #1, 2022

    Soft Pastel on paper
    102 x 72 cm
    40 x 28 1/2 in

  • Roby Dwi Antono,                                      Seed of Life #2, 2022

    Roby Dwi Antono Seed of Life #2, 2022

    Soft Pastel on paper
    102 x 72 cm
    40 x 28 1/2 in

  • Roby Dwi Antono,                                      Lunar Ritual #2, 2022

    Roby Dwi Antono Lunar Ritual #2, 2022

    Oil on canvas
    150 x 110 x 3 cm
    59 x 43 1/2 x 1 in

  • Roby Dwi Antono,                                      Lunar Ritual #1, 2022

    Roby Dwi Antono Lunar Ritual #1, 2022

    Oil on canvas
    150 x 110 x 3 cm
    59 x 43 1/2 x 1 in

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