Yunizar has established a distinctive place in Indonesia’s art history through his visceral, childlike forms that draw from the surroundings of daily life and the vivid depths of his subconscious. His paintings are composed of intricate drawings, text, and dynamic gestural marks that are assembled together to articulate his inner world. In this work, he draws inspiration from Indonesian mythology, featuring fantastical beings such as the Garuda, a powerful bird-like creature that symbolizes strength.  Born in Talawi, West Sumatra in 1971, Yunizar graduated from Indonesia’s Institute of Arts Yogyakarta in 1993. He co-founded Jendela Art Group with his Minang peers Handiwirman, Jumaldi Alfi, Yusra Martunus and Rudi Mantofani. He has held solo exhibitions in Indonesia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Notable recent solo shows include Yunizar: Perspektif Baru at Gajah Gallery Jakarta, Indonesia (2024), Yunizar: New Perspectives at Gajah Gallery, Singapore (2022), and The Original Story at Sin Sin Fine Art, Hong Kong (2019). His works have also been featured in numerous group exhibitions across Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Beijing, and Hong Kong. He has earned recognition such as the Best Painting Award at Pekisminas III, Jakarta in 1995, and the Best Painting Award at the Philip Morris Award V in 1998. In 2021, he was the sole Southeast Asian artist chosen to participate in Frieze Sculpture, London.