Desire’s Shadow

born in Tanggul, East Java, 1970.
Slamet Wahyudi is a self-taught artist whose practice spans both painting and drawing. Beyond his studio, he shares his skills generously with the wider public, most notably with children, through his popular “Menggambar Mudah” programme on social media. He also creates calligraphic works, offering another facet of his artistry for public appreciation.
Today, Slamet Wahyudi works daily from his studio in Kerobokan, Bali. His practice, shaped outside formal institutions, speaks to a lifelong curiosity and persistence that continues to guide his creative path.