Artist name : Deni Je

Official name : Deni Junaedi

Date of birth : June 21, 1973

Place of birth : Sukorejo Kendal Indonesia

City of residence : Yogyakarta Indonesia

Telephone : +6285161884078

Arts Education:

1997 – 2004 : Bachelor Degree: Main Interest in Painting, Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta (Institut Seni Indonesia [ISI] Yogyakarta).

2010 – 2012 : Masters: Study of Performing Arts and Fine Arts, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Yogyakarta Postgraduate Program.

2006 – Now : Painting Lecturer at: Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta (Institut Seni Indonesia [ISI] Yogyakarta).

2018 – Now : Painting Lecturer at: Painting Explorer YouTube Channel (online lectures, onsite exhibitions).

Solo Exhibition:

2022 – Fourth Solo Painting Exhibition, “Responsibility”, 22 October – 22 November 2022, Hotel Grand Rohan Jogja.

2021 – Third Solo Painting Exhibition, “On Cam”, Kopi Kuden Yogyakarta

2021 – Second Solo Painting Exhibition, “On The Spot”, Dijogja Caffee Yogyakarta

2020 – First Solo Painting Exhibition, “The Sent Down Iron”, KHAT Gallery Yogyakarta, 4-11 October 2020

Joint Exhibitions And Art Activities:

2024 – Fine Arts Exhibition “From the Mind Down to the Heart (Dari Akal Turun ke Hati )” KHAT Artists Network, 23 March – 11 May 2023, Loman Park Hotel Yogyakarta.

2023 – International Digital Prints Exhibition, “Representation”, the Department of Fine Art, Faculty of Visual Arts, Indonesia Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta (ISI Yogyakarta), 13-17 November 2023, Fadjar Sidik Gallery Yogyakarta

– International visual arts and design exhibition “Rong Rupa Rakta”, Indonesian Arts Festival (FKI) 2023, Nata Citta Art Space Building (N-CAS) Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) Denpasar Bali. 

– 2nd Painting Explorer Exhibition “ Grounded Disruption (Disrupsi Membumi)”, 24 June – 22 July 2023, Koat Kopi Tamantirto Yogyakarta.

– “Rindu Rajaku” Fine Arts Exhibition, 17-22 May 2023, Sonobudoyo Museum Yogyakarta.

– Fine Arts Exhibition ” Rakta Mahardika Rupa: Merdeka Cipta Daulat Bangsa “, works of art by lecturers and students at 9 state arts campuses, Building D, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (Kemendikbudristek).

– Fine Arts Exhibition “To the Holy Land, a Journey of Happy Tears (Ke Tanah suci, Perjalanan Air Mata Bahagia)”, 3-25 July 2023, Yogyakarta International.  Airport (YIA). 

2022 – International Creative Art Exhibition, The 38th Anniversary of the Indonesia Institute of The Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta, “Recovery: Art for A Better Life”, Katamsi Gallery Yogyakarta.

– Andang Suprihadi’s Retirement Drawing and Sketch Exhibition, “Sesuluh Andang”, Fajar Sidik Gallery Yogyakarta

– International Arts Exhibitiona, Metaverse Biennale 2022.

– Ministry of Law and Human Rights Exhibition, Jogja City Mall, 20 April 2022.

– Fine Arts Exhibition “When Will We Be Together Again? (Kapan Bersama Lagi?)”, KHAT Muslim Artists Network, Syaiful Adnan Calligraphy House.

– “Arise From the Mosque (Bangkit Dari Masjid)” Painting Exhibition, Margotunggal Mosque, Yogyakarta.

2021 – “Awaken” Online International Exhibition, Indonesian Water Color Painting Community (KOLCAI) & National Gallery of Indonesia, galnasonline.id

– “Awake On” Art Exhibition, YIA Airport, Yogyakarta, 15 September – 15 October.

– Visual Art Exhibition “Larasati Tunggal Jati Rokok Karo Ngopi”, Wawasima Coffee Shop Yogyakarta, 20 September – 20 October

– ISI Yogyakarta 37th Anniversary Exhibition. 

– Exhibition “News World Order”, KHAT Gallery. Yogyakarta.

2020 – JICAF Exhibition (Jogja International Creative Art Festival), ISI Yogyakarta

– Online Exhibition of the “Pandemic” Manifesto organized by the National Gallery of Indonesia.

2019 – “A-Tribute” Visual Art Exhibition by Lecturer of Fine Art Department, Visual Art Faculty, The Art Institute of Indonesia Yogyakarta, in Limanjawi Art House, Magelang.

– “Semedulur” Visual Art Exhibition by KHAT Artists Network, in Gedhe Kauman Mosque Yogyakarta

– Visual Art Exhibition, “Results of Art Research”, ISI Yogyakarta Multipurpose Building

– KHAT Arts Trip, From Yogyakarta to Surabaya

– “Starting Point” Visual Art Exhibition, KHAT Gallery, Yogyakarta

– “Hayya’alal Falah” Visual Art Exhibition, by KHAT Artists Network, in IBF, GOR UNY Yogyakarta

– Live painting in the stage of Ustad Abdul Somad by KHAT Artists Network, Jogokaryan Mosque Yogyakarta.

2018 – “Hijratuna” Art Exhibition, KHAT Muslim Artists Network, at Grand Dafam Rohan Hotel Yogyakarta, 25 November 2018

– KHAT Arts Trip, art trip to paint at the UGM Campus Mosque, Kraton Kanoman Cirebon, Baing Yusuf Mosque Purwakarta, Hijrah Fest JCC Jakarta, San9a Coffee Bekasi, 8-11 November 2018

– “Wiji Nyawiji” Fine Arts Exhibition and painting collaboration on the Muslim United stage with the KHAT Muslim Artists Network, Gedhe Kauman Mosque complex Yogyakarta, 16-18 October 2018. 

– Painting collaboration on the Amazing Muharram stage with the KHAT Muslim Artists Network, Mandala Krida Yogyakarta.

– Exhibition of works by Finalists in the “World of Comics” Comic Competition, Indonesia Art Award 2018, Galnas, Jakarta

– Contemporary Arts Exhibition, “Thai-Indonesia 2018”, Bunditpatanasilpa Institute and ISI Yogyakarta, March 21-25, 2018, Fadjar Sidik Gallery, Yogyakarta.

– KHAT Fine Arts Exhibition “Barbubart 2030”, Rumah Warna, Yogyakarta. 

2017 – “Art Stage Jakarta Week 2017”, ISI Yogyakarta Fine Arts Booth, The Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel, Jakarta, 7 – 13 August 2017.

– “Picnic Painting Exhibition”, Deni Je – Januri – Nanang Warsito, Year Mas Art Room Kasongan Yogyakarta Indonesia, 27 December 2016 – 3 January 2017.

– “Plur Tak Blur” Arts Exhibition by KHAT, 4 – 7 June 2017, Dalem Caritogomo, Yogyakarta.

2016 – “Asian Watercolor Art Workshop & Exhibition 2006”, Andaman Museum, Andaman Culture Center, Krabi Municipality, Thailand, 21 June – 8 July 2016. 

– Arts exhibition of “Sesrawungan #1: Wang Sinawang”, KHAT Venue, Koesnodi Hardjasoemantri Cultural Center (PKKH), Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

– Art Exhibition by FSR ISI Yogyakarta, “Ars Longa Vita Brevis”, in conjunction with Wardoyo Sugianto, Soewardi, Nunung Nurdjanti retired, Galeri R.J. Katamsi ISI Yogyakarta, 20 May – 5 June 2016.

2014 – “There’s No Place Like Home”, Pace Gallery, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

– “The Devotion” Fine Arts Exhibition for the Retirement of Drs. Sudarisman, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta, 25-November – 4 December 2014

2013 – “Reading Identity” Fine Arts Exhibition, Down Town Art Walk, Los Angekes, USA.

– Fine Arts Exhibition Fine Arts Exhibition by Lecturers of Fine Arts Study Program FSR ISI Yogyakarta and Fine Arts Study Program FSRD ITB “Stage: Figure/Articulation”, UPT. Yogyakarta Indonesian Art Institute Art Gallery.

– Exhibition of Fine Arts Teachers’ Work 2013, “see/be seen”, National Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta

– Fine Arts Exhibition “Gathering #2: Building the Millennium II Muhammadiyah Civilization (Fine Arts as a Way of Brotherhood), Bentara Budaya Jakarta.

2012 – International Exhibition “Diversity in Harmony”, Temple Gallery, Eger, Hungary

2011 – Fine Arts Exhibition “Reading Lines: Celebrating Pak Broto”, ISI Yogyakarta Gallery.

– Exhibition “National Islamic Art Festival”, Jogja National Museum, Yogyakarta

2010 – Indonesia Art Award 2010 Exhibition “Contemporaneity”, National Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta

– Fine Art Exhibition “Art Toward Global Competition”, ISI Yogyakarta Gallery

– “Baby Talk” exhibition, Pillow Gallery, Jakarta

– Indonesian Visual Art Exhibition “Art for Our Life”, Gallery ot the Ráday Könyvesház, Budapest, Hungary

– Indonesian Visual Art Exhibition “Art for Our Life”, Kis Zsinagóga Gallery, Contemporary Art Gallery, Eger, Hungary

2009 – Portugal Muhibah Show, Indonesian Embassy in Portugal

– ISI Yogyakarta 25th Annual Visual Arts Exhibition, “Exposign”, Jogja Expo Center, Yogyakarta

– Videotronik Exhibition, Biennale Jogja X-2009, “Jogja Jamming”, Yogyakarta

– Fine Arts Exhibition, “Exploration of Creativity”, D’Peak Art Space, Jakarta.

– “Up & Hope” Fine Arts Exhibition, D’Peak Art Space, Jakarta

– Exhibition “Re-Construction of the Golden Age”, Yogyakarta Cultural Park. 

2008 – Painting Exhibition “Building a New Face”, A2A Gallery, Jakarta

– FSR ISI Yogyakarta Fine Arts Grand Exhibition, The Highlight: from Medium to Transmedia, JNM, Yogyakarta

– Dedication to The Future Exhibition, Neka Museum, Bali

– Dedication to The Future Exhibition, Jogja Galleri, Yogyakarta

– Jakarta Art Award 2008, “Colors of Jakarta”, Ancol, Jakarta, Indonesia

– Sen Rupa Exhibition “Aha…!!!”, MAKNA – V Art Gallery, Yogyakarta

– Retirement Exhibition, Fine Arts Department FSR ISI Yogyakarta, Katamsi Gallery, Yogyakarta

– Jogja Art Fair, Yogyakarta Cultural Park, Yogyakarta Indonesia

– “The New Awakening – Indonesian Contemporary Art Exhibition”, Lee Garden, Asia Fine Art Gallery, Hong Kong. 

– Visual Arts Exhibition After May 20, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta

– Drawing Exhibition “Wong Liya”, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta

2007 – “Amazing Grace” exhibition, Orasis Gallery, Surabaya.

– Exhibition “Biennale Jogja IX-2007”, Yogyakarta Cultural Park.

– “Artmosphere Academy” Fine Arts Exhibition, Jogja Galeri, Yogyakarta

– “Tanda Mata VI” Fine Arts Exhibition, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta

– Painting Exhibition “Illusions of Nationalism”, Jogja Galeri, Yogyakarta

– “Gendakan” Drawing Exhibition, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta

– Exhibition “Retirement of Drs. H. Suwadji”, Katamsi Gallery, Yogyakarta

– “Art Care Indonesia” exhibition, Soboman, Yogyakarta.

2006 – D.A.S Painting Exhibition “100% WARAS Ha… Ha… Ha…”, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta

– “Homage 2 Homesite” exhibition, Jogja National Museum, Gampingan, Yogyakarta.

– “Nisbi” exhibition, Katamsi Gallery, ISI Yogyakarta.

2005 – D.A.S Painting Exhibition “Joint Contract”, Mien gallery, Yogyakarta

– Exhibition “Axis of Liberation”, Rahayu Art Spot, Yogyakarta

– FKY Bazart Exhibition, Fort Vredeburg, Yogyakarta

– “Art for Aceh” exhibition, Taman Budaya, Yogyakarta

2004 – Painting Exhibition “Shake a Thousand Meanings”, Yogyakarta

2003 – “Reply” exhibition, Taman Budaya, Yogyakarta.

– Ancol Art Festival, National Fine Arts Jamboree, Ancol Art Market, Jakarta. 

– “Fight for Independence” exhibition, Jakarta.

– “Indofood Art Awards” exhibition, Jakarta.

2002 – “Art of Words (Rupa Kata)” Concept Exhibition, Gelaran Budaya, Yogyakarta.

– “Diversity and Harmony” exhibition, Taman Budaya, Yogyakarta.

– “FKY XIV” exhibition, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta.

– “Sepiring Indonesia” Fine Arts Exhibition, Gelaran Budaya, Yogyakarta.

– Exhibition of “ISI Anniversary”, ISI Gallery, Yogyakarta.

– Exhibition of “Cultural Festival (Festival Budaya)”, PDM, Yogya card.

– IKAISI-2002 Fine Arts Exchange, Fort Vredeburg Museum Yogyakarta

2001 `- Triple Exhibition “Complications”, Dirix Art Gallery, Yogyakarta.

– Exhibition “FKY XIII”, Fort Vredeburg, Yogyakarta.

– Triple Exhibition ” Manusia Raya”, Cultural Event, Yogyakarta.

– Beber Art Exhibition 2000, Fort Vredeburg Museum Yogyakarta

2000 – Exhibition “The Optimistic Outlook”, Sahid Jaya, Jakarta.

– National Fine Arts Jamboree, Pasar Sen Ancol, Jakarta

– Anniversary of the Ancol art market, Jakarta

– “Islamic” Exhibition, TMII, Jakarta.

– “Buckle” Exhibition, ISI, Yogyakarta.

– “FKY XII” Exhibition, Yogyakarta. 

1999 – Exhibition “FKI I, Tradition and Modernity”, Fort Vredeburg, Yogyakarta.

– Exhibition and Painting with “Jogja-Solo Painters”, Gajah Mungkur Reservoir, Yogyakarta.

– Exhibition “Pentagon Group”, Yogyakarta.

– Exhibition “Indonesia-Japan Postcard Painting”, Tokyo, Japan. 

– Exhibition “Indonesian-Japanese Postcard Painting”, New York, United States.

– Exhibition “Lepas ’97 Group”, Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta.

– “Pratisara Affandi Adhi Karya” exhibition, ISI Gallery, Yogyakarta.

– “FKY XI” exhibition, Fort Vredeburg Museum, Yogyakarta.

– FKY XI Art Market – 2009, Fort Vredeburg Museum, Yogyakarta.

– Joint exhibition, Ancol Gallery, Jakarta.

– 1999 National Fine Arts Jamboree, Ancol Jakarta.

1998 – Painting title “Kelompok Lepas ’97”, ISI, Yogyakarta.

– Exhibition “Sketch II”, ISI, Yogyakarta.

– “FKY X” Exhibition, Fort Vredeburg, Yogyakarta.

1997 – “Sketch I” Exhibition, ISI Gampingan Campus, Yogyakarta.

1993 – “Total Laughter” Cartoon Exhibition, Raden Saleh Cultural Park, Semarang.

1992 – Active at Jeihan Art Studio, Bandung.

1991 – “Eccentric Workshop” active exhibition in Kendal, Central Java.

Art awards:

2023 – The Winner of The Best of Stories Competition, the Art & Design category of The Best of Stories global Muslim creative competition, held by Narrative House.

2020 – Passed the selection for the “Pandemic” Manifesto Online Exhibition, National Gallery of Indonesia

– Winner of the Trip to Turkey Art Competition “Heritage of Ottoman”, Terang Trip Jakarta

2018 – Nomination for the “Dunia Komik” Comic Competition, Indonesia Art Award 2018, Galnas, Jakarta

2018 – Top Ten Painting Competition “Merapi Art”, Boyolali, Central Java. 

2016 – Donated works of watercolor to The Andaman Museum and participated in Asean Watercolor Art Workshop & Exhibition 2016, signed by Mayor of Krabi Thailand, Keeratisak Phukaoluan.

2010 – Nomination for the 2010 Indonesia Art Award, National Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta

2008 – Jakarta Art Award 2008, “The Colors of Jakarta”, Ancol, Jakarta, Indonesia

– Selected Works in the Selected Exhibition “After May 20”, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta

2006 – Jury’s Selected Work “Bung Karno Painting Competition in Memories”

2000 – Winner of the Total Indonesia-YSRI Painting Art Competition

1997 – Highest Point of the Indonesia-Japan Postcard Exhibition

1997 – Best Sketch of FSR ISI Yogyakarta