FX HARSONO

Harsono’s own biography and family history are often the basis of his art, pointing at the disconcerting situation of minorities, the socially underprivileged against the backdrop of Indonesia’s own history and political development. This intersection of the personal and the political is particularly evident in his most recent works. Furthermore, his oeuvre can be seen as a constant questioning and reflection of his own position as an artist within society.

FX Harsono studied painting at STSRI ‘ASRI’, Yogyakarta (Indonesia) (1969—1974) and at IKJ (Jakarta Art Institute) (1987—1991). Between 2005 and 2013 the artist was a lecturer at the Faculty of Art and Design, Pelita Harapan University, Tangerang (WestJava). Harsono is also an active art critic, regularly writing about social questions and the development of contemporaryart.

He was awarded the 2014 Prince Clause Award, from Prince Clause Fund, Netherlands and the Anugrah Adhikarya Rupa2014 Award, from Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Indonesia. The artist also received the 2015 Joseph Balestier Award For the Freedomof Art, from Embassy of the United States of America and Art Stage Singapore.

Courtesy Baik Art