Artistic Statement
Anagard is a stencil street artist based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, whose work blends traditional Southeast Asian motifs with contemporary urban visual language. Trained at the Indonesia Institute of the Arts, he uses intricate, multi-layered stencil techniques to explore cultural identity, resilience, and post-colonial dialogue. His compositions draw from Javanese batik, mythological symbols, and street culture, creating a dynamic fusion of past and present.