(b.1991)
Moch Hasrul is an Indonesian artist based in Jakarta. He holds a B.Ed in Art Education from the State University of Jakarta and an M.FA in Visual Arts from the Bandung Institute of Technology. He works as a media artist and director at Serrum, an organization focused on education and fine arts, and teaches graphic design at a university in Jakarta and Tangerang.
Hasrul's art practice often involves extracting knowledge through tinkering with technology. His work uses computing technology, mechanical systems, sensors, and simple technology to process plastic waste on a small scale. Hasrul explores the discourse of human relationships with technology through interactive installations that use sensors to trigger interactivity. He emphasizes the importance of direct interaction with artwork to produce an aura and convey information to the public. Hasrul also uses elements such as motion, sound, light, mechanism, interactivity, and space to present his artwork.
He manages the Jakarta branch of the Batur studio independently and is active in Gudskul: Studi Kolektif. He has also started a new initiative, GudRnD, which aims to provide alternative knowledge through trial and error. This group focuses on experiments in indoor hydroponics, electronics, mechanics, and plastic packaging recycling
For Hasrul, art serves as an alternative way of learning and exploring knowledge that intersects with history, science, culture, and politics. He views technology as a bridge between these values and believes that while science offers solutions to problems, art can offer a unique dynamic way of distributing knowledge.
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibition
Group Exhibition
2010
Jakarta 32 c @ National Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta. Indonesia
2011
“Indonesia and the World 1959-1969 Critical Decade”@ Goethe Institute Jakarta. Indonesia
“Remind” Video art exhibition @ KontraS’s Gallery, Jakarta. Indonesia
2012
Hybrid Project “Little Box”, Bentara Budaya Jakarta. Indonesia
2 City 4 Institutions “Ps Senen-Lempuyangan”, 7 Bintang Art space, Yogyakarta. Indonesia
Exhibition of ACT’s @ Bentara Budaya Jakarta. Indonesiac
Black September @ KontraS’s Gallery, Jakarta. Indonesia.
“Membaca Bumi” @ Walhi’s Gallery, Jakarta. Indonesia
2013
“Animal Instinct” @ Cipta 3’s Gallery, TIM, Jakarta. Indonesia
“Objects intervening Usability @ Asbestos Art Space, Bandung. Indonesia
“Smart City The Next Generation” @ Aedes Am Prefferberg, Berlin. Germany
“Festival OK.Video 6 MUSLIHAT” @ National Gallery of Indonesia. Jakarta. Indonesia
Indonesian Art Award 2013 "POST MEDIUM" @ National Gallery of Indonesia
“PELICIN” Satellite Program Jakarta Biennale 2013 @ Salihara Gallery, Jakarta. Indonesia
2014
“Suitcase PROJECT” @ University for the Creative Art, Canterbury. England
Exhibition Kerabat @ Gallery Serrum, Jakarta. Indonesia
“kurikuLAB” @ Galeri Cipta 2, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta. Indonesia
2015
Project “Tebet di Balik Tebet” @ Halte Park Tebet, Jakarta. Indonesia
Exhibition “Untaian Sotis” @ Gallery Oko Mama, Cultural Park NTT, Kupang, Indonesia.
Open Lab Residency” Nature & Technology” RRRECT Fest In The Valley 2015 @ Rumamera,
Tanakita Camping Ground. Sukabumi. Indonesia
2016
“May Contain Critisicm” @ Titik Temu Space, Bandung. Indonesia
2017
“Emang Jadi Omongan” @ Gallery Hidayat, Bandung. Indonesia
“Emang Jadi Pilihan” @ Lawangwangi Creative Space, Bandung. Indonesia
2018
"Soemardja Sound Art Project" @ Soemardja's Gallery, Bandung. Indonesia
“XSPACE” @ Foundry 8 SCBD, Jakarta. Indonesia
"ART Unlimited", Art Jakarta @ Ballroom Pasific Place, Jakarta, Indonesia.
"It's A Match" @ Parlor, Bandung, Indonesia.
“KOTA.EDU” Project @ Auditorium Gudskul, Jakarta.
"INSTRUMENTA : Sandbox" @ National Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
"Jauh Tak Antara" @ NuArta Gallery, Bandung, Indonesia.
“XYZ ArtUnlimited”, PGN’s Building, Bandung, Indonesia.
2019
Artidentity 2019 @ Rempoa, Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia
Bandung Contemporary Art Award @ Lawangwangi Creative Space, Bandung, Indonesia.
2021
Merespon Lirik Lagu @ RURU Gallery, Jakarta Indonesia
“Land, Water and Border” Majhi Art Residency, Steentjeskerk, Eindhoven, Netherland
“Kultur Pangan” Artidentity, City Gallery, South Tangerang, Indonesia
2022
'Berkelanjutan' Distrik Seni, Sarinah Building Jakarta, Indonesia
Performances
2018
Jailbreak : Visual-Audio Perfomance. RURU Gallery, Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem, Jakarta. Indonesia.
Festival Seni Performa Kaliwungu : Visual-Audio Performance. Mranggen Village. Central Java. Indonesia.
Sering-Sering Syering : Mantra Matra. Rumah Lifepatch. Yogyakarta. Indonesia
Residency
2015
Residency RRRECT fest in the valley 2015 “Technology and Nature”
Tanakita Camping Ground, Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia .
2017
Residency Coastal Art Project
Sendang Sikucing Village, Kendal Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
2020
Al-Balad Residency, The Saudi Ministry of Culture, Jeddah. Change to Online Residency.
2021
Majhi Internatinal Art Residency, Steentjeskerk Church, Eindhoven, Netherlands
2022
Ker Thiossane, Sicap Liberte 2, Dakar, Senegal
Awards
2010
60 Best in BaCAA #2
Lawangwangi Creative Space, Bandung Indonesia
2013
30 Best in Indonesia Art Awards (Finalist)
National Art Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta Indonesia
2017
30 Best in BaCAA #5
Lawangwangi Creative Space, Bandung Indonesia
10 Best in 32 Art Awards
Gudang Sarinah Ekosistem, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Open Labs
Open Labs : Home Sprint
June 2020 | By Google Arts & Culture Lab, MIT Media Lab
Bali Fab Lab Festival 2022
Jimbaran Hub, Bali Indonesia. 2022