About Seruni Bodjawati

Seruni Bodjawati is an award-winning Indonesian visual artist and painter known for her profound and evocative artwork. She graduated from the prestigious Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Yogyakarta, earning both her Bachelor’s (S1) and Master’s (S2) degrees in Fine Arts with a specialization in painting. Her work has been showcased in top art galleries and museums across Indonesia, Asia, Europe, and America, making her one of the most influential contemporary artists from Indonesia.

Seruni began painting at a young age and won multiple children’s painting competitions in Yogyakarta and Central Java as early as the age of three, laying the foundation for her remarkable career. She pursued a formal education in Fine Arts at ISI Yogyakarta, where she deepened her expertise in painting and art creation. Her dedication and innovation in the field earned her the Best Painting Award during the university’s Dies Natalis celebrations in 2010 and 2011.

Beyond painting, Seruni has expanded her creative horizons into various artistic disciplines. She has directed and produced thought-provoking indie art films focusing on spirituality and visual storytelling. She has actively participated in preserving and modernizing traditional Javanese Wayang art. Seruni has led several major art projects and exhibitions in Indonesia and internationally. She co-authored the influential book Perempuan-Perempuan Menggugat (Women Demanding Justice) alongside activist Esthi Susanti Hudiono. This book is part of the National Library of Australia and various Indonesian academic collections. She has taught fine arts at universities and frequently gives talks on visual arts, cultural heritage, and contemporary Indonesian art.

Seruni Bodjawati has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career, solidifying her status as an esteemed Indonesian contemporary artist. She received the La Femme Awards from the Lions Club Organization as an Inspirational Woman to Others. She was honored with the Honorary Award by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia for her contributions to the arts. In 2011, she was recognized by Aplaus The Lifestyle Indonesia as one of Indonesia’s Young Heroes in international contemporary art.

Seruni’s artwork has been exhibited more than 75 times in prestigious art galleries and museums across Indonesia, Europe, America, and Asia. Some of her notable exhibitions include the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jogja National Museum, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Mauritshuis Museum Netherlands, Plateau Gallery Berlin, Galerie de la Vote Paris, Art Gallery Le Logge Italy, Le Petit Versailles New York, Ewho Gallery South Korea, National Museum of Cambodia, Siger Gallery London, TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes Spain, and Singapore Art Museum.

Seruni’s dedication to Indonesian fine arts and cultural heritage continues to inspire generations of artists. As a prominent female Indonesian painter, her contributions have significantly impacted the contemporary art scene in Southeast Asia and beyond. She also actively participates in art philanthropy, donating part of her art sales to charitable organizations and elderly care foundations.

Her signature painting style, often infused with spiritual, cultural, and philosophical themes, makes her work sought after by private collectors, museums, and public figures worldwide. For art lovers and collectors, Seruni Bodjawati’s paintings are available for purchase at her official art gallery in Yogyakarta. She also accepts custom portrait commissions and offers limited-edition fine art prints.