HANI SANTANA

Hani Santana is recognized for her intuitive and high-energy Abstract Expressionism. She successfully transitioned from a professional music career to the visual arts, translating rhythm and harmony into bold, textured canvases.

Profile & Background

Origin: Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia.

Education: Self-taught (Autodidact). Her work is driven by spiritual exploration and raw emotion rather than formal academic constraints. 

Artistic Philosophy: Known for "collaborating with the universe, " Hani often incorporates natural elements into her process, allowing the environment to leave its own mark on her heavy impastosurfaces.

Featured Works & Activities 

Live Painting: Bridging her musical roots and visual art, she frequently performs live painting sessions (e.g., Ethereal Flow 2026), creating art in realtime alongside musical performances. Private Collections: Her works are highly sought after by national collectors who appreciate the spontaneity and intense energy of her brushwork.

SOLO EXHIBITION (2021 - 2025) :

Segara | Museum Affandi, Yogyakarta, November 5–12, 2021
Nyekar | NW Artspace, Yogyakarta, June 18–July 18, 2022
Spark | PT Kilang Pertamina International RU IV, Cilacap, October 7, 2022
Nothing But Love | ARTOTEL Gajahmada, Semarang, March 17–May 17, 2023
Nothing But Love #2 | Batu 8 Studio, Bali, June 25–July 15, 2023
Isi Ruang by Hani Santana | Paragraf Coffee & Eatery, Cilacap, August 17, 2023
Angin Barat | GRAMM Hotel, Yogyakarta, February 3, 2024
Adem Ayem | Tirtodipuran Hotel, Yogyakarta, May 31–August 31, 2024
Diannova | Hadiprana Gallery, Jakarta, August 13–September 17, 2024
Hani Santana’s “Sekar Padma” Painting Collection | Keraton at The Plaza (by Hadiprana
Gallery), Jakarta, February 2025
Allegoria | Noola Hotel, Cilacap, May 20–June 20, 2025