I create under the name Shuri — a painter and visual artist based in Jakarta, Indonesia, where my work moves between emotion, memory, and transformation. Painting, for me, is a quiet form of dialogue — a way to translate what can’t be spoken into color, rhythm, and movement.
My process begins in stillness. I listen before I move. Each brushstroke feels like a response to something unseen — a trace of emotion, an echo of connection. I work mostly with acrylics, ink, and mixed media, layering textures and forms until they begin to breathe on their own. Many of my paintings explore abstract faces and the spaces between them — the fragile, beautiful distance between self and other.
As a self-taught abstract artist, I’ve learned that art isn’t about perfection or control. It’s about trust — allowing intuition to guide what appears on the canvas.
My work often centers on the dualities we live in: solitude and closeness, clarity and confusion, chaos and calm. I paint these contrasts not to resolve them, but to live with them more truthfully.
Before dedicating myself fully to painting, I worked in creative direction and visual storytelling, helping brands express their identity through emotion and design. That experience shaped the way I see — every story, color, and texture carries meaning. Now, my studio practice is where those years of communication evolve into a more intuitive form of storytelling — one that doesn’t need words.
Through ongoing series and collaborations, I continue to explore how contemporary art can hold both vulnerability and strength. My goal is simple: to create paintings that make people feel something real — even if they can’t quite name it.