Rizal Nugraha (b. Semarang, 1994) studied Fine Arts at Institut Teknologi Bandung and graduated in 2017. Originally based in Bandung, he is currently pursuing his studies at HBK Braunschweig, Germany. His practice explores the intersection of digital processes, material transformation, and temporal traces, often working with generative algorithms, 3D printing, and organic matter. Drawing from geological time and thermodynamic principles, his works reflect on how traces of ancient life persist in contemporary materials—whether in plastic remnants or computational energy consumption. His practice also investigates the entanglement of human and non-human agency, technology as an extension of life, and the blurred boundaries between natural and artificial systems.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2013 “Allure; Kala Waktu Bicara”, Galeri Kita, Bandung
2014 “Pamrean Gambar”, Gedung Seni Rupa ITB, Bandung
2014 “Stimulasi; Report/Evaluate”, Galeri Sumardja, Bandung
2014 “Equal Liberum”, Gedung YPK, Bandung
2014 “Durhaka Art Scene”, Daging Tumbuh, Jogja
2015 “Als Ik Eens Kunstenaar Was”, Sudah Buka Gallery, Bandung
2015 “Inner Voyage”, Salian Art, Bandung
2016 “I Know What I Do; And I Do It Anyway”, Galeri Soemardja, Bandung
2017 “Moving Class”, Senyawa Gallery, Bandung
2018 “Art Unlimited; Bekraf for Art Jakarta 2018”, Jakarta
2018 “Keyfabe: Makeshift Manifest”, Studio Batur, Bandung
2022 “Batang Mati, Cendawan Tumbuh”, Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, Bandung
2022 “The 7th Bandung Contemporary Art Award”, Lawangwangi Creative Space, Bandung
2024 "Kaugummi im Motherboard 2.0", Gr_und, Berlin