Mizuma Gallery presents Mizuma Conversations, a series of interviews with artists. Featured artist here is indieguerillas.

indieguerillas is an artist duet from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, made up of husband and wife Dyatmiko Lancur Bawono and Santi Ariestyowanti. Trained in visual communication and interior design respectively, both graduated from the Indonesian Institute of the Arts in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The pair's multidisciplinary practice is characterized by their unique intertwine between traditional values and contemporary culture. Their art making process itself is an auto-criticism ritual and a method of self-reflection. In addition to being known for their interest in folklores, indieguerillas is also recognised for employing visual effects and intermedia experimentation in their works.

The artwork featured here, Catharsis No. 1, is a glimpse into their latest ongoing series. This painting was exhibited in the 2019 group show "In-Between Land", held at our New York space, Mizuma & Kips.



Cover Image:
Installation view of Catharsis No. 1 at "In-Between Land" at Mizuma & Kips, New York, 2019
©️ indieguerillas, courtesy of the artist and Mizuma Gallery