Rayastre (1968) is an Indonesian self-taught artist interested in folk art and enlightenment. After a deeply transformative and mystical experience with the entheogen Bufo Alvarius, his work and personality have changed profoundly. His artistic work is a mystical process in which he gives active control away and becomes the vehicle of his subconscious.

“All my work will decay to a certain extent. The colors of the dried flowers will fade. Some yellowing of the cellotape may occur. All antique frames have minor damages due to their old age and may well deteriorate further. All will fade away into brown shades. I see this decay as part of my work - They’ll lose some current beauty, but an extra quality will be added. Especially in respect to memory, time and will deepen it psychologically.”

Exhibition History:

• 22 September - 12 October 2023: Art Magnitude, UK. Group exhibition 'The Grand Sublime'

• 17 November - 5 December 2023: Art Magnitude, UK. Group exhibition 'Lingering Memories'

• 22 December - 29 December 2023: Artio Gallery, online group exhibition 'Global Horizons XI'

• 22 December - 5 January 2024: Art Magnitude, UK. Group exhibition 'Sculptural'

• 3-4 February 2024: Art Magnitude, UK. Solo exhibition 'Cadavre Illuminé'

• 3-5 May 2024: L'age d'or Event, Barcelona. Group exhibition 'L'age d'or'

• 6-11 June 2024: Artio Gallery, New York City. Group exhibition 'Interconnecting Lines'

• 11-13 October 2024: Artio Gallery, Barcelona. Group exhibition MEAM (Museum Of European Modern Art)