Chusin Setiadikara

Chusin Setiadikara, born in Bandung, West Java, in 1949, is an artist known for his proficiency in realist painting. At the young age of eight, he became acquainted with the style of realism. He further honed his skills in painting at Studio Rangga Gempol under the guidance of the late artist Barli Sasmitawinata in Bandung. Chusin's focus on the theme of Kintamani Market led to the creation of one of his remarkable paintings, measuring 8 meters in length, which is now preserved and exhibited in the Fukuoka Museum in Japan. Throughout his career, Chusin Setiadikara has held solo and joint exhibitions in Indonesia and abroad. Some of his solo exhibitions include "Rupa Realistik Post Fotografi" at the National Gallery Jakarta CP Open Biennale in 2003, Jakarta, and "Post Photography Realistic Potrayal" at CP Artspace in Washington DC, United States. He has also participated in group exhibitions such as "The Mutation of Contemporary Indonesian Paintings" in Tokyo, Japan; the 1st Fukuoka Asian Triennale in Fukuoka, Japan; "Indonesian Contemporary Art" at the Museum of Modern Art in Moscow, Russia; and "Multi Subculture Berlin" in Germany. Chusin Setiadikara's art has made a significant impact both in Indonesia and internationally, reflecting his talent and dedication to the realm of realism.