Born in 1985 in Jakarta, he lives and works in Bandung (Indonesia).
Syaiful Aulia Garibaldi, also known as Tepu, previously pursued education in agronomy before pursuing experimental fine arts in Indonesia. Infusion between art and science transcends through his work and gives way to a new gateway of knowledge, illuminated in his paintings, videos and installations. His creation of an immersive environment was sparked by his interest in the networked and interconnected nature of ecosystems, and the evocative power of microorganisms as symbols of death and decay, as well as life.
Graduated in Fine Art (BA, Bandung Institute of Technology, 2010) and in Environmental Science (MS University of Indonesia, Depok, 2023). His work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions at Mind Set Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan (2024; 2018); at ROH Projects, Jakarta (2022; 2016); at Silverlens Galleries, Manila, Philippines (2020; 2017) and at Pearl Lam Galleries, Singapore (2014) and in many group shows in Asia. Tepu is part of Lokus Foundation, an interdisciplinary research and workshop unit that works between the boundaries of art and science.
Photo: courtesy of the artist and Andrea Rosetti
