
Hello!
I'm Ikku, an illustrator from Indonesia.
One thing I strongly believe in life is simple: that stories are the seed of love.
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When I was little, reading was actually my first love before drawing. I would read anything I could get my hands on. And this made stories the fuel that drives me to draw.
As I grew, I stumble into many disciplines first before firmly setting my foot in illustration. From fashion design, to Fine Art learning about art history, printmaking, installation and community art, these formative experiences were one of the building blocks in how I presently approach image-making.
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In my illustration works, digging deep into a story and draw out the wonders that's hidden is the challenge I enjoy the most. I would experiment with light, colors, textures, and more to find out what works best so readers can feel the same wonders I felt.
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I am always open for new projects! If you have any questions, I'd be happy to hear from you.
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Honors & Exhibitions:
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Children's Book of the Year Award by Indonesian Publishers Association (IKAPI) - 2024
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Shortlist TaCita Children's Literature Award - 2024
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List of Recommended Literature by Ministry of Education and Culture Indonesia - 2024
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Asian Festival for Children's Content - Singapore, 2023
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The Yogyakartan - Indonesia, 2023
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XII International Contest for Book Illustration 'Image of the Book' - Moscow, 2019
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ASEAN Children’s Book Illustrator ICCRF - Chiang Mai, 2018
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