Heri Dono

Srisasanti Syndicate gallery is pleased to announce the art and archive project of Indonesian contemporary artist Heri Dono, “Phantasmagoria of Science of Myth”. The exhibition is on view at the Tirtodipuran Link from 15 October until December 2021.

Phantasmagoria of Science and Myth is an opportunity to explore and glimpse into the trajectory of Heri Dono’s life and artistry. From the presentations of latest works to various forms of archives, the exhibition shows sequences of important points in Heri Dono’s journey that point out his creative process, ups and downs, tensions or struggles in professional choice, up until finally being able to gain recognition and existence in the global art scene. This exhibition is also presented for the purpose of facilitating an entry to understand more about archival culture, by focusing on the artist, Heri Dono, as an embodiment of these very practices.

Based in Yogyakarta, Heri Dono is a leading contemporary Indonesian artist who has a long history of career and achievements and is well known to the international contemporary art community. In his artistic practice, he is often inspired by figures in wayang kulit stories while addressing various socio-political contexts in his paintings and installations. Heri Dono has often represented Indonesia in world art festivals such as the Biennale / Triennale in various countries since 1984. Not only receiving many awards, Heri Dono and his works are also recognized as a source of critical study by a number of critics, curators, and academics, further confirming his existence as an artist.