Angga Sukma Permana

1985

Angga Sukma Permana was born in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, was not exposed to visual arts until college, despite growing up in a culturally rich area. He is inspired by Anselm Kiefer’s experimental approach. Art sharpens his critical thinking, and he continuously hones his skills through practice. His dream is to participate in the Venice Biennale. His best piece, Lahirnya Sang Pahlawan, combines seven burned artworks with a custom masterprint. He tackles social issues through his art and prefers themes about life’s inequalities. His creative process starts with contemplation, transforming ideas into sketches, and adjusting the execution to fit the final message. Despite challenges, he remains committed to his art.

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Game "Off-On"

Angga Sukma Permana
Acrylic on canvas
100x150 CM
$1,700.00

Love And Like

Angga Sukma Permana
Acrylic on canvas
80x120 CM
$1,300.00

New Pickpocket

Angga Sukma Permana
Acrylic on canvas
80x120 CM
$1,300.00

Slow And Fast

Angga Sukma Permana
Acrylic on canvas
80x120 CM
$1,300.00

Touch Of the Future

Angga Sukma Permana
Acrylic on canvas
100x150 CM
$1,700.00

Ups And Downs

Angga Sukma Permana
Acrylic on canvas
100x150 CM
$1,700.00
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Interview with Angga Sukma Permana

Where are you from and how does that affect your work?
My name is Angga Sukma Permana, and I come from a small town located approximately 30 km from Jogja, on the western side of the Special Region of Yogyakarta. I was born and raised in a village called Pengasih, one of the oldest villages in Kulon Progo, which is closely associated with performance arts like Jathilan and traditional folk shows. Growing up in this environment, I wasn’t familiar with visual arts until I entered college.
Who are your biggest artistic influences?
Anselm Kiefer is one of the greatest artists who inspires me today. It’s not just his visual works, but more about how he continuously experiments with different forms in his art. Viewing Kiefer’s work feels like witnessing honesty in fragments of stories.
How do you define success as an artist?
I define success as an artist when I can create a wave of followers—when people use my work and ideas as a reference or a subject of study and follow them.
How do you develop your art skills?
I develop my skills by constantly honing them, whether or not I have an exhibition planned. I try to bring the ideas that come to my mind to life, so my imagination doesn’t stall at a certain point.
Describe your dream project.
My dream project would definitely be the Venice Biennale or other art projects in Europe.
What is the main inspiration behind your latest artwork?
My main inspiration comes from the social life of the people around me and the current issues developing in society.
Is there a specific theme or message that you want to convey through your artwork?
There is always a theme, and it’s often about life and the disparities that arise due to human behavior.
How would you describe your creative process? Is there a special technique or medium that you use?
My latest inspiration is painting—an effort to preserve valuable moments for commemoration, expression, communication, and therapy. I blend fragments of objects, events, and places into montages, creating new narratives through my aesthetic language.
How do you overcome challenges in creating art?
I try to remain sincere and continue creating, even though the art world may not be favorable to me.
As an artist, what is your favorite quote?
"Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times." — G. Michael Hopf.
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