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AFUUKATZ
Roby Alfares
— b.2003

Profile— Roby Alfares

Born in Mataram, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Roby Alfares, known as Afuukatz, is an emerging visual artist working with various media. His journey began with illustration (2016–2022) before transitioning to fine art, where he continues to develop his unique style.His works present figurative forms and geometric elements, inspired by self-reflection, personal experiences, and interactions with his surroundings. Afuukatz's background and environment shape his art, allowing him to explore freedom and depth in expression. His transition from illustration to fine art broadened his perspective, strengthening his commitment to creating thought-provoking and emotionally resonant works.He has exhibited at Art Jakarta Scene with Studio Dinding Luar, Nandur Srawung, and group shows at 2Madison Gallery, among others. For Afuukatz, art is a lifelong journey, and he strives to leave a meaningful impact through his creations, offering a reflection on the human experience.

EDUCATIONS

2022 — Now
ISI Yogyakarta — Fine Arts (Focused on painting)
2020 — 2022
SMKN 3 MATARAM — Multimedia (Focused on illustration)

ART AWARDS

2023
3rd Place in national drawing competition “Menyemai Harapan” by ISI Yogyakarta fine arts study program.

ART ACTIVITIES

2025
"Art & Social Activity: Keychain Air Dry Clay Workshop at SD Tumbuh 2 Gallery, on event "Ruang Gembira SD Tumbuh 2", Yogyakarta, March.
"Illuminated: Virtual Charity Auction by 2Madison Gallery, donated to Yayasan Rawinala - Jakarta Timur, Jakarta, February.2023
"Drawing OTS #1: +62 NaCl by Paravan Art Performance at Warkop Tuwuh, Model: Dimas Juju, Yogyakarta, January.

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2025
"Forgotten Love Reliving Memories: Group Exhibition" Art installation by Forget-Me-Not Project, at Hallway of the painting building, ISI Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, March.
"Illuminated: Group Exhibition" by 2Madison, at 2Madison Gallery, Jakarta, February."Illuminated: Charity Auction Exhibition" by 2Madison, at 2Madison Gallery, Jakarta, February.2024
"Hechyeomoyeo 9: International Art Exhibition" by thehechyeomoyeo, at Sedap Kota, Yogyakarta, December.
"Self Contemplation: 1 Day Exhibition, 5th Semester Painting Exhibition" at Hallway of the painting building, ISI Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, December."UI ArtX: Art In Awakening" by BEM UI, at PUSGIWA UI, Depok, November."Senada UI: Expressing Love With Art & Creativity" by Department of Arts and Culture, BEM FMIPA UI, at FMIPA UI, Depok, November."Hello There: Postcard Reconstruction, International Art Exhibition" by ISI Yogyakarta fine arts study program, at Gallery Fadjar Sidik, Yogyakarta, November."Aksi Artsy 7: Ready or kNot?" at Galeri R.J Katamsi, Yogyakarta, November."Sengkuni 6: Transisi" at UNESA, Gedung T3, Fakultas Bahasa & Seni, Surabaya, November."Art Jakarta Scene" at JIExpo Kemayoran, BOOTH S22 Studio Dinding Luar, Jakarta, October."Komitmen Art Gallery 6.0" by HIMABIS FIA UB, at MCC, Malang, October."Tumpuk Undhung" by Jogja Move Art, at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, September."Gengsee Lombok Mini Exhibition" by Ilustrasee Lombok in NTB Artweek event, at Taman Budaya NTB, Mataram, August."Nandur Srawung XI: LEGACY Wasiat" at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, August.“Rupa Harmoni Berdikari Negeri: Visual Arts Exhibition" at Graha Diktiristek, Gedung D, Jakarta, May.“Home Sweet Home” by Mini Art Malang, at Malang Creative Center, Malang, May.“Titik Temu: Refleksi Personal & Playground” by Samsara, at Gallery R.J Katamsi, Yogyakarta, April.“Music Gallery #14 Exhibition” by BSO Band FEB UI, at Kuningan City P6, Jakarta, March.2023
"De-form Exhibition: 3rd Semester Painting Exhibition"** at Hallway of the painting building, ISI Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, December.
“Menyemai Harapan: National Drawing Competition Art Exhibition" by ISI Yogyakarta fine arts study program, at Gallery Fadjar Sidik, Yogyakarta, November.“Representation: International Digital Prints Exhibition" by ISI Yogyakarta fine arts study program, at Gallery Fadjar Sidik, Yogyakarta, November.“Rakta Mahardika Rupa: Visual Arts Exhibition" at Gedung D, Kemendikbudristek, Jakarta, November.“Realism Exhibition: 2nd Semester Painting Exhibition" at Hallway of the painting building, ISI Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, May.2022
“En Plein Air Exhibition: 1st Semester Painting Exhibition" at Hallway of the painting building, ISI Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, December.