Komposisi Dalam Bidang #3 (Composition Within the Plane #3), 2006

Mahendra Mangku

Mahendra Mangku (b. Sukawati, Bali, 30 December 1972) is an Indonesian contemporary artist whose practice centers on abstraction, memory, and inner experience. He graduated from the Fine Art Department (FSRD), Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta, and has been actively engaged in the Indonesian art scene since the 1990s, including close involvement with the Sanggar Dewata Indonesia (SDI) community.
Mahendra Mangku’s work is characterized by expressive compositions, where color, gesture, and layered visual elements form poetic reflections of personal and psychological landscapes. His paintings often evoke a sense of introspection, navigating between memory and abstraction.
Since his first solo exhibition in 2000, he has exhibited extensively in Indonesia and internationally, including in Bali, Yogyakarta, Jakarta, and Singapore, as well as participating in major art fairs such as Art Jakarta. His selected solo exhibitions include Interior Journey, Memoria, and Beyond Boundaries, marking the evolution of his conceptual and visual exploration.
He has also participated in numerous group exhibitions, biennales, and international platforms across Asia, Europe, and the United States. His achievements include recognition from the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia and being a finalist in the Philip Morris Art Award (1996–1998), alongside several academic accolades during his formative years.

Solo Exhibition <br>

-2021 :  Beyond Boundaries, Komaneka Gallery, Ubud, Bali. <br>

-2018 :  Memoria Playing, Komaneka Gallery, Ubud, Bali |

Memoria, Art:1, Jakarta |

Beyond Boundaries, Mandiri Private Banking Lounge Jakarta |

Singapore International Artist Fair, Suntec, Singapore. <br>

-2016 :  Abstraction, Oberio Hotel, Kuta, Bali. <br>

-2015 :  Sediment of Contemplation, Griya Santrian Gallery, Sanur, Bali. <br>

-2015 :  Interior Journey, Pullman, Kuta, Bali. <br>

-2014 :  Interior Journey, Tonyraka Art Gallery, Ubud. <br>
-2014 :  Ritmis, Six Point, Sanur, Bali. <br>

-2013 :  MEMO’RIA’ PERSONAL, Sangkring Art Projeck, Yogyakarta. <br>

-2010 :  Dialog Dalam Ruang, tembi contemporary, Yogyakarta. <br>

2007 :  Works On Paper, Griya Santrian Gallery ,Sanur, Bali  <br>

-2005 :  Reflection Of Life, Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort, Bali| Cakrawala Utopis, Guet Gallery, Sanur, Bali <br>

-2001 :  The Balancing of Reality, CCF Yogyakarta. <br>

-2000 :  Between Two Side, Arisma Gallery, Ubud, Bali. <br>

-1997 :  Pameran Tugas Akhir, Gedung Seni Murni, FSRD ISI Yogyakarta. <br>

Joined Exhibition <br>

-2022 :  Konvergensi,  Galeri R.J. Katamsi, Yogyakarta. <br>

-2021 :   7 Mira (RT) cle, Seminyak Village, Bali | Art Moments Jakarta 

YAA #6, Sangkring Art Space, Yogyakarta. <br>

-2019 : Menuju Megarupa, Museum ARMA Ubud Bali |Balinese Masters, AB-BC Nusa Dua, Bali. <br>

-2018 : Art Jakarta 2018, The Ritz Carlton, Jakarta | Positioning, YAA #3, Sangkring Art Space, Yogyakarta. <br>

-2017 : Art Sampoerna, The Atrium Sampoerna Strategic Square, Jakarta |

The Gift, Sangkring Art Space, Yogyakarta |

Art Stage, Jakarta |

Art Sampoerna, Jakarta |

Inside of Being, (Catur Wenara Rukem) Tony Raka Gallery, Ubud, Bali. <br>

-2016 : Heritage Note, Inna Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur, Bali |

Distingtif, ARMA Art Space, Museum ARMA, Ubud, Bali |

Amazing Things, Lv8 Hotel, Badung, Bali |

Inside of Being, (Catur Wenara Rukem) Tony Raka Gallery, Ubud, Bali. <br>

-2015 : Reborn Every Time, Sangkring Art Space, Yogyakarta |

Genetik, ARMA Museum, Ubud,Bali. <br>

-2014 :    LEGENDA “92, Syang Art Space, Magelang | SDI “Colek Pamor”, ARMA Museum, Ubud Bali.  <br>

-2013 :    IRONI IN PARADISE, Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali |

ILUSTRASI CERPEN KOMPAS, Bentara Budaya, Bali | BALI ON THE MOVE, Tony Raka Galeri, Mas Ubud, Bali |

LEGENDA”92, Jogja Contemporary, Jogjakarta | BANDUNG PAPER SHOW, Museum Sri Baduga Bandung. <br>

-2012 :    DRAWING AT PAINTING, Tony Raka gallery, Mas Ubud |

THE GAZE OF RITUAL, Bentara Budaya, Bali | BERSYUKUR  KITA TUNGGAL IKA, Hadiprana gallery, Jakarta |

AN ARTISTIC JOURNEY, Sudakara Art Space, Sanur, Bali.<br>

-2011 :    BALI  MAKING CHOICES, Galeri Nasaional, Jakarta |

ADUK SERE AJI KETENG, Galeri AJBS, Surabaya. <br>

-2010 :    RETURN TO ABSTRACTION, Tony Raka, Mas, Ubud, Bali |

SOCCER FEVER,Galeri Canna, Jakarta DIMENTION, Elcanna gallery, Jakarta |

Natural Inspiration, Guet gallery, Sanur, Bali. <br>

-2009 :    FRESH 4 U” Jogja Gallery, Jogjakarta |

New + News, Gracia Art Gallery, Surabaya | EXPOSIGNS” JEC, Yogyakarta. <br>

-2008 :   Silence Celebration,Tony Raka Gallery, Mas, Ubud, Bali |

Mutation And Invasion, Gaya Art Space, Ubud, Bali. SDI Now, Tony Raka Gallery, Mas, Ubud, Bali |
Ahimsa, Bentara Budaya, Jakarta|

Super Ego, Ego Gallery, Jakarta|

Reborn and Testimonies, Elegance Art Space, Jakarta | I+” Galeri Canna, Jakarta |

Heroes, Tujuh Bintang Art Space, Jogjakarta. | Mutation And Invasion, Gaya Art Space, Ubud, Bali. <br>

-2007 : Love Of Leter, Tony Raka Gallry, Mas, Ubud, Bali | 

White Painting, Griya Santrian Gallery, Sanur, Bali |

Sanur Villige Festival, Guet Gallery, Sanur, Bali |

Love 4 Live, Danes Art Veranda, Denpasar, Bali. <br>

-2006 : Erotica, Tony Raka Gallery, Ubud, Bali |

Jago, Niki Gallery, Ubud-Bali| 

Reconsculture, ARMA Museum, Ubud, Bali |

Love For Life, Saba Peruna, Gianyar, Bali |

Spirit of Bali, Damping Gallery, Ubud, Bali. <br>

-2005 : Panorama Nirnyata, Tama Gallery, Ubud, Bali | Bali Bienale, ARMA Museum, Ubud, Bali. <br>

-2004 : Narasi Abstrak, Millenium Gallery, Jakarta |  

Dasa Muka, ARMA Museum, Ubud, Bali | 

Temptation, Langgeng Gallery, Magelang-Jateng | 

Natah Tanah, Pilar Batu Gallery, Ubud, Bali  | 

Tugether with Nyoman Erawan at Montiq Gallery, Jakarta | 

Construction #1, Paros Gallery, Sukawati, Bali. <br>

-2003 : 11Artist of Sanggar Dewata Indonesia, Museum Rudana, Ubud, Bali |

Swis Cow in Bali, GWK, Jimbaran, Bali|

Destiny, Ilen Gallery, Jakarta . <br>

-2002 : New Balinese Abstraction, Art Forum, Singapore Modern Art Gallery, San Francisco, USA  | 

Art Singapore 2002, Suntec City Singapore. <br>

-2001 : Seni Lukis Kontemporer Bali, Bentara Budaya, Jakarta |

New Balinese Abstraction, 678 Gallery, Jakarta |

Dua Sama Sisi, Gallery Sembilan, Ubud, Bali. <br>

-2000 : Small is Beatiful, Paros Gallery, Sukawati-Bali | Faces from the Montain, Museum Sidik Jari, Denpasar, Bali. <br>

-1999 : Bali, Museum fuer Voelkerkunde, Frankfurt, Germany |

Contemporary Indonesian Painting, Komaneka Gallery, Ubud, Bali | 

Diamonds, Choinard Gallery, Hongkong | 

Tujuh Perupa Bali, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jakarta 

Milenium, with Sanggar Dewata Indonesia, Bali. <br>

-1998 : Sanggar Dewata Indonesia, Yogyakarta |

Genta Budaya “98, Museum Rudana, Ubud, Bali | 

YSRI Exhibition Philip Morris, Gallery Nasional, Jakarta | 

Balinese Contemporery, Duta Fine Art, Jakarta | Exhibition, Sika Gallry, Ubud, Bali| 

Exhibition, Sheraton Hotel, Surabaya. <br>

-1997 : 11 Artist of Sanggar Dewata Indonesia, Sika Gallery, Ubud, Bali |

YSRI Philip Morris Indonesian, Jakarta and Bali | Sanggar Dewata Indonesia, Taman Budaya, Surakarta. <br>

-1996 : Sanggar Dewata Indonesia, Sika Gallery, Ubud, Bali | 

Yogyakarta Art Festival VII, Vredeburg, Yogyakarta | YSRI Exhibition Philip Morris, Jakarta <br>

-1995 : Sanggar Dewata Indonesia, Museum Nyoman Gunarsa, Bali  | 

Legend “92, Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta | 

25 th Anniversary SDI, Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta. <br>

-1994 : Yogyakarta Art Festival VI, Vredeburg, Yogyakarta  | 

Sanggar Dewata Indonesia, Musem Nyoman Gunarsa, Yogyakarta. <br>

-1993 : 11 Artist of Sanggar Dewata Indonesia, Ubud, Bali  |

Young Artist, Purna Budaya, Yogyakarta  |

Dies Natalis ISI Yogyakarta. <br>

-1992 :  Exhibition, Bolare Hotel, Bali  | 

Dies Natalis STSI Denpasar.<br>

Awards <br>

-1998 : Awards from Ministry of Art and Culture Republic of  Indonesia. <br>

-1997 : The Best Painting of Dies Natalis ISI Yogyakarta. <br>

-1996 : Finalist of Philip Morris Indonesia Art Award (until 1998). <br>

-1992 : The Best Watercolor Painting of  ISI Yogyakarta | The Best Sketch of ISI Yogyakarta.<br>