M. Irfan
Indonesia
M. Irfan (b. 1972, in Bukittinggi, Sumatra, Indonesia) currently lives and works in Yogyakarta. He studied metal craft at the Indonesia Institute of Arts (ISI Yogyakarta) and was once a founding member of Kelompok Seni Rupa Jendela (Jendela Art Group), known for their experimental approach to art. Irfan's recent series of works was created during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when many people were isolated from both their social circles and the natural environments around them. The artist describes his painting technique in this series as "doodling," a method that originated from the limitations of not being able to access traditional art materials during the pandemic. This situation led him to develop a drawing style using a ballpoint pen-like technique, where he applied acrylic paint to canvas in extremely fine and precise lines.