Rai Julian

b. 1994, Bandung, Indonesia
Lives and works in Bali, Indonesia

Rai Julian left culinary school to devote himself to his lifelong dream of making contemporary art. After brief stints in the university studying communication and behind drum kits in the underground music scene, he picked up his first brush during the pandemic and poured his heart and soul into his paintings.

Drawing inspiration from Julien Jaca, Henry Taylor, and Danny Fox, Henri Matisse, Rai’s art could be described as a medley of uplifting narratives and profound visual poetry, often emulating the joy of everyday things. Rai now lives and works in Canggu with his dog, holding a canvas in one hand and an arak bottle in another.

BIOGRAPHY INFORMATION COURTESY OF THE ARTIST, JANUARY 2024.