Dede Cipon (b.1995, Balikpapan) is an artist whose practice explores questions surrounding the nature of reality, the complexities of the universe, and humanity’s place within it. Driven by a fascination with the mysteries of existence, his work draws on mystical, philosophical, and scientific modes of inquiry as complementary ways of approaching and interpreting reality.

Through an ongoing process of investigation and contemplation, Cipon bridges analytical observation and poetic reflection, translating abstract ideas and intangible phenomena into visual forms. His works often employ symbolic forms, intricate visual systems, and diagrammatic structures to explore relationships between seemingly disparate elements. Engaging with diverse subjects and conceptual territories, his practice embraces different ways of perceiving and understanding reality, developing an evolving body of visual inquiry that navigates the boundaries between knowledge, speculation, and the unknown.