HANI SANTANA
Hani Santana is recognized for her intuitive and high-energy Abstract Expressionism. She successfully transitioned from a professional music career to the visual arts, translating rhythm and harmony into bold, textured canvases.
Profile & Background
Origin: Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia.
Education: Self-taught (Autodidact). Her work is driven by spiritual exploration and raw emotion rather than formal academic constraints.
Artistic Philosophy: Known for "collaborating with the universe, " Hani often incorporates natural elements into her process, allowing the environment to leave its own mark on her heavy impastosurfaces.
Featured Works & Activities
Live Painting: Bridging her musical roots and visual art, she frequently performs live painting sessions (e.g., Ethereal Flow 2026), creating art in realtime alongside musical performances. Private Collections: Her works are highly sought after by national collectors who appreciate the spontaneity and intense energy of her brushwork.
SOLO EXHIBITION (2021 - 2025) :
- Segara | Museum Affandi, Yogyakarta, November 5–12, 2021
- Nyekar | NW Artspace, Yogyakarta, June 18–July 18, 2022
- Spark | PT Kilang Pertamina International RU IV, Cilacap, October 7, 2022
- Nothing But Love | ARTOTEL Gajahmada, Semarang, March 17–May 17, 2023
- Nothing But Love #2 | Batu 8 Studio, Bali, June 25–July 15, 2023
- Isi Ruang by Hani Santana | Paragraf Coffee & Eatery, Cilacap, August 17, 2023
- Angin Barat | GRAMM Hotel, Yogyakarta, February 3, 2024
- Adem Ayem | Tirtodipuran Hotel, Yogyakarta, May 31–August 31, 2024
- Diannova | Hadiprana Gallery, Jakarta, August 13–September 17, 2024
- Hani Santana’s “Sekar Padma” Painting Collection | Keraton at The Plaza (by Hadiprana Gallery), Jakarta, February 2025
- Allegoria | Noola Hotel, Cilacap, May 20–June 20, 2025
GROUP EXHIBITION (2021 - 2025) :
2019
- Saat Mata Tertambat | Omah Kartika, Sleman, Yogyakarta
- Pengayun Ayun | Taman Budaya Jawa Tengah, Surakarta
- Iridescent | Galeri R.J. Katamsi, ISI Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta
- Nature & Life | Merapi Golf, Sleman, Yogyakarta
2000
- 100 + 9 Perupa Wanita Indonesia: Terkadang Kita Lupa | Pendhapa Art Space, Yogyakarta
- Resoilnation Virtual Exhibition | Eclipse Hotel, Yogyakarta
- Titik Berangkat | Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta
- International Exhibition Festival Brebes | Rest Area KM 260 Banjaratma, Brebes
2001
- Eksistensi Komunitas Blarak | Purbalingga, December 15, 2021
- Art is Fair | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2002
- Epifora | Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, January 24, 2022
- 20 Perupa Wanita Indonesia: Harkat | Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Jakarta, May 22, 2022
- Harkat | Kunstkring Gallery, Jakarta, May 24, 2022
- Art Jakarta | JCC Senayan, Jakarta, August 26–28, 2022
- Gregah | Institut Teknologi Telkom, Purwokerto, September 24–30, 2022
- Sandiya | Zen1 Gallery, Denpasar, Bali, October 16, 2022
- Aveta Painting Exhibition for Charity | Aveta Hotel Malioboro, Yogyakarta, November 5–19, 2022
2023
- Dealova | Tan Art Space, Semarang, February 5–16, 2023
- Skala Mini Art | Grey Gallery, Bandung, May 5, 2023
- Gelar Catur | Aveta Hotel Malioboro, Yogyakarta, November 4, 2023
2024
- On The Way | Hotel Melia Purosani, Yogyakarta, December 9, 2023–January 9, 2024
- Nature’s Harmony: A Reflection of Human and the Environment Interplay | City Walk Mataram City, Yogyakarta, March 8, 2024
- Polisi Mbudaya “Wiwitan Pasa #II” | Polda DIY, Yogyakarta, March 7–9, 2024
- Infinity | Kimaya Sudirman, Yogyakarta, April 19–July 18, 2024
- Green Harmony: Empowering Women’s Connection with Nature for a Sustainable Future | Greenhost Boutique Hotel, Yogyakarta, April 30–June 14, 2024
2025
- Jejak Vestige | Biji Artspace, Ubud, Bali, January 5, 2025
- Bendera Tanpa Batas | Titik Temu (7 Mantra + Sukhavati), Yogyakarta, February 13–March 2025
- Kekainan | Hybridium, Bandung, May 8–30, 2025