One of Indonesia's most prominent contemporary artists, the evocative works of Tisna Sanjaya bring attention to issues of repression, humanity, social justice, and environmental degradation. In this work, Tisna incorporated the use of asphalt, a medium used in graphic arts, which gives a special surface quality and colour tone. Tisna studied etching and lithography at the Bandung Technology Institute and later advanced his education in Germany at the Braunschweig University of Art and ISI Yogyakarta. His solo exhibitions include "Potret Diri Sebagai Kaum Munafik", Lawangwangi ArtSpace – ArtSociates Bandung (2018), "Ideocracy: Rethinking The Regime Of Etching", National Gallery in Jakarta, Indonesia (2008), "Sunset In Cigondewah", Gedung YPK, Bandung (2007), and Etching, Painting & Installation, Bentara Budaya, Jakarta (2004). His awards include Approve Art Awards 2006 from West Java governor as the best artist, International Print Competition, Sapporo, Japan (1997), and The Best Ten Painter of Indonesia Art Award (1996). His playful installations were featured in Art Jakarta 2024.