Halle, Belgium – Yessiow, a talented muralist and illustrator from Bali, is currently on her 2024 European Tour, introducing Indonesian street art at various international art festivals.
Bali’s Yessiow Brings Vibrant Street Art to European Festivals
Born and raised in Bali, Yessiow showed artistic talent from an early age and began her career as a mural artist in 2013. With a background in graphic design, Yessiow has honed her skills and, together with her partner Stijn, leads a nomadic lifestyle, creating murals in countries including Italy, Greece, Austria, South Africa, and Spain.
Indonesian Muralist Yessiow Showcases Art Across Europe in 2024
Yessiow’s 2024 European Tour, sponsored by Antangin and supported by the Ministry of Education and the Indonesian Embassy in Belgrade, includes participation in prestigious street art festivals such as DUK Festival in Serbia, UrbanAct in Athens, Urban Pictus in Brno and Prague, and Look Up Festival in the UK. So far, two festivals have been successfully completed: DUK Festival in Serbia and UrbanAct in Greece. This year marks the third year of Yessiow’s European Tour, with a focus on exploring new cultures in Eastern Europe.
At the DUK Festival in Serbia, Yessiow became the first Indonesian artist to participate. Her piece “Each One Braid One,” created during the festival, depicts cherished memories with her mother, celebrating the importance of family and strong bonds.
Yessiow’s 2024 European Tour Highlights Indonesian Street Art
In addition to being an active mural artist, Yessiow also works as a freelance illustrator and is the founder of Street Art Calls and Tangi Street Art Festival. On this tour, Yessiow aims to seize the opportunity to expand her network and friendships, while introducing the richness of Indonesian culture to the people of Eastern Europe through her work. She also incorporates Balinese motifs and local fabrics into her murals as a tribute to her cultural heritage.
Through the 2024 European Tour, Yessiow hopes to bring the spirit of community and the richness of Indonesian culture to the international stage. She also aims to inspire Indonesian artists by showing that art can take us far, and to prove that women can succeed in the male-dominated street art industry.