Aditya Novali

Aditya Novali received his Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture from Universitas Katolik Parahyangan, Bandung, Indonesia, in 2002; and an IM Master of Conceptual Design from the Design Academy Eindhoven, The Netherlands, in 2008. Novali works with a variety of materials, often first conceiving an idea and then finding the right medium to transcribe his vision. His background in architecture influences his sensitivity to structure, space, and knowledge of construction – key elements of his approach and aesthetic. Addressing themes such as boundaries, identities, materialism, and urban life, Novali’s work interacts with the viewer and transforms with each viewing.

Novali’s work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and institutions both locally and internationally. Some of his notable solo presentations include; ‘WHY’, Tumurun Museum, Solo, Indonesia (2022); ‘ME:DI:UM’, ROH Projects at Liste Art Fair, Basel, Switzerland (2019); ‘Significant Other’, ShanghArt Gallery, Singapore (2019); ‘Caprice’, ROH Projects at Art Basel Hong Kong: Discoveries, Hong Kong (2018); and ‘ACRYLIC’, ROH Projects, Jakarta, Indonesia (2016).

Novali was nominated for ‘Best Emerging Artist Using Installation’ at the 2016 Prudential Eye Awards in Singapore; Finalist in the ‘2010 Sovereign Asian Art Prize’; and awarded ‘Best Artwork’ in the Bandung Contemporary Art Awards (BaCAA) in 2010.