Ibob Hariyatmoko

(1996)

IBOB HARIYATMOKO (b. 1996, Banyumas), commonly known as Bob, is an Indonesian artist whose journey into art emerged through lived experience rather than formal training. He first encountered the visual arts in 2022 while working as a groundskeeper at an artist’s home in Yogyakarta. Immersed in this environment, he developed a passion for painting and became an artisan in the studio until mid-2023. After gaining confidence in his independence, Bob established his own studio practice. In addition to painting, he works as a tattoo artist and batik maker, broadening his engagement with image-making across diverse cultural forms. In 2024, he returned to formal study at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Yogyakarta, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design (FSRD), where he is currently in his fourth semester. Bob’s trajectory reflects a self-driven commitment to artistic growth, shaped by hands-on practice, continual learning, and a dedication to expanding his creative horizons.