Born in 1990, Jakarta, Indonesia
Living and working in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Valdo Manullang is an artist with hyper-realist technique. His works explore the theme of the human soul through innocent-looking childlike figures, where hyperrealism and surrealism merge. Through his portraits, the artist explores the idea of collective growth, a shared journey that all souls make together in the great cycle of life. He works from out of his studio named Nimrod Studio in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Most of Valdo’s paintings visualize surrealistic thoughts and ideas. Through the skillful use of black and white, obtained with charcoal powder, and deep colors, achieved with oils and acrylics, the artist brings his ima- ginary worlds to life, where figures emerging from monochrome backgrounds are suspended in a dreamlike dimension.
Recent solo and group exhibitions:
2024. HOMO LUDENS, Primo Marella Gallery, Lugano, Switzerland
2022. Jogja: The Next Chapter, All About Gallery, Singapore
2021. Cek Ombak Group Exhibition, Langgeng Art Foundation, Yogyakarta, Indonesia / Elpis an Envisage of Hope Duet Exhibition with Suanjaya Kencut, Langgeng Art Foundation, Yogyakarta, Indonesia / Tahta untuk Rakyat, Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX, Jogja Gallery,
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2020. Letter To Star - A Tribute to Jean-Michell Basquiat, Asian Contemporary Art Project, Langgeng Art Foundation, Yogyakarta, Indonesia / Hope, Equator Art Project, OPPO Art Jakarta Virtual / Halo - Salon#2, Langgeng Art Foundation, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2019. Reciprocities, Kohesi Initiatives, Yogyakarta, Indonesia / Celebration of Compassion, Srisasanti Syndicate, Yogyakarta, Indonesia / Salon #1, Langgeng Art Foundation, Yogya- karta, Indonesia / Work +Play Art Now!, Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2018. Imagined Generation, Langgeng Art Foundation, Yogyakarta, Indonesia / Spirit Potret, Museum Basoeki Abdullah, Jakarta, Indonesia
2017. Configuration: Parallel Universe, G13 Gallery, Malaysia /Art Shine, Ciputra Artpreneur, Jakarta, Indonesia / Art Jakarta 2017, represents Srisasanti Syndicate