Joko Nastain

1987

I’m an artist originally from Klaten, a small town between Yogyakarta and Surakarta in Central Java, Indonesia. I taught myself how to paint with limited resources, which motivated me to move—first to Bali, then to Yogyakarta—to seek broader opportunities and connect with the art community.

My early inspiration came from Tino Sidin, whose TV show I loved as a child, and later from Affandi, whose biography and artistic journey deeply influenced me. I work primarily with acrylic on canvas, expressing my thoughts, feelings, and imagination through two-dimensional works. Lately, my inspiration comes from the boundless creativity of children. My art carries the message: let kids be kids—encourage their freedom to play, think, and express. One of my biggest dreams is to exhibit my work internationally. My guiding principle is simple: “Create with honesty and happiness.”

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Scary Movie

Joko Nastain
Acrylic on canvas
60x60 CM
$800.00

Time To Sleep

Joko Nastain
Acrylic on canvas
40x40 CM
$550.00

White Rooster

Joko Nastain
Acrylic on canvas
30x30 CM
$400.00

Slow Living

Joko Nastain
Acrylic on canvas
30x30 CM
$400.00

Father, You Can

Joko Nastain
Acrylic on canvas
30x30 CM
$400.00
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Interview with Joko Nastain

Where are you from and how does that affect your work?
I come from the city of Klaten, a small town located between Yogyakarta and Surakarta. I taught myself how to paint with all the limitations that come with living in this town. This is what made me want to move to another city, because I wanted to learn new things and gain better access to everything related to painting, which I love so much—such as art material shops, exhibitions, and meeting other artists. I then moved to Bali for a few years, and later to Yogyakarta.
Who are your biggest artistic influences?
The first is Mr. Tino Sidin, a painter and drawing teacher from Yogyakarta. When I was a child, I loved watching his show on the TVRI channel in the 1980s. The second is Affandi. As a teenager, I enjoyed reading Affandi’s biography and seeing the step-by-step process of how an artwork is created.
How do you define success as an artist?
For me, success as an artist is when we can create freely and our work is appreciated by art lovers.
How do you develop your art skills?
I’ve been on a journey since I realized I love drawing on all kinds of media, until I finally found comfort painting on canvas. I pour my ideas, experiences, emotions, and restlessness onto the canvas.
Describe your dream project.
I want to have the opportunity to exhibit my work abroad.
What is the main inspiration behind your latest artwork?
For my latest works, I draw a lot of inspiration from the world of children—with their boundless imagination and unexpected creative ideas.
Is there a specific theme or message that you want to convey through your artwork?
I want to convey that we should not limit the world of children's play. Give them the trust to express themselves. Think and behave like a child. Let kids be kids.
How would you describe your creative process? Is there a special technique or medium that you use?
I work in a conventional way, using acrylic paint on canvas, in two-dimensional artworks.
How do you overcome challenges in creating art?
I always allow myself the freedom to imagine and create.
As an artist, what is your favorite quote?
Create with honesty and happiness.
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