Yogyakarta-based artist Laksamana Ryo (b. 1993), better known as Ryol, immerses himself in the world of the visual arts, with a distinct focus on pop culture. Originally a wannabe-musician, Ryol turned his passion for music into becoming a pop culture-inspired visual artist with his childhood as main source of influence. He primarily appoints his parents and the many Sunday afternoons filled with watching TV cartoons as the ‘early stage’, which taught him to handle freedom and take responsibility.
His transformation into a pop culture artist made his main vision and biggest dream clear. Painting is his vocation, a life’s work that he does not want to end. However, his ambition reaches further: striving to be an artist that leaves a permanent mark on his generation and leaves a piece of history.
Website: Ryo Laksamana | Explore Inspiring Art and Creativity
Instagram: @ryol.id
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