Born in Surakarta, Indonesia, in 1991, Dhawa Rezkyna explores the intersection of identity, technology, and the human relationship with nature. After studying Industrial Machinery at vocational school, he pursued Fine Arts at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Surakarta, where he developed a practice that bridges technical precision with conceptual inquiry.
Rezkyna’s multidisciplinary practice examines contemporary social issues and the evolving psychology of identity in an increasingly digital world. Drawing on his background in industrial machinery, he investigates the relationship between humans, technology, and the manufactured objects that shape modern life.
Central to his work is the idea that individuals continually construct new identities, both in the physical world and through digital platforms. His distinctive figures and symbolic objects often appear encased in glossy plastic or porcelain-like surfaces, serving as metaphors for the carefully curated personas that conceal emotion and vulnerability beneath polished exteriors.
Blending digitally inspired aesthetics with everyday objects, Rezkyna creates surreal, dreamlike worlds where reality and the virtual realm seamlessly converge. His paintings encourage viewers to reflect on how technology influences perception, reshapes identity, and alters humanity’s connection to the natural world.
Today, Rezkyna’s work is recognised for its striking visual language and thoughtful exploration of contemporary life, positioning him among a new generation of Indonesian artists examining the complexities of modern existence.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021 To Thrive, Artotel, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2020 The Bloom Episode, Langgeng Art Foundation, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025 Two of a Kind, 19 Karen Gallery, Mermaid Beach, Australia.
2025 FOMA Group Show, Automotive Arts, Taipei Taiwan
2024 Our Journey, Sangkasa Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2024 Art Jakarta, WaRta Management, JIEXPO, Jakarta, Indonesia.
2024 Numbers Don’t Lie, Unicorn Gallery, Jakarta, Indonesia.
2024 Without Limits, Oz Gallery, Sydney, Australia.
2024 Setelah Perjumpaan, Langgeng Art Foundation, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2024 Fantasia, LAV Showcase, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2023The Great Together, Streams Gallery, Beijing, China.
2023Warta Project, SaRang Building, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2022 Rise and Shine, LAV Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
2022 Return on Art: Offline, Künstlerhaus Wien, Vienna, Austria.
2022 Jogja Affordable Art, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
