Minas
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Minas is a graffiti artist from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, who began her practice in 2016. Her work is centered around the idea of accessibility: she often writes her name in a straightforward, simple font so that even people unfamiliar with graffiti can read and connect with it. Alongside lettering, she frequently incorporates female cartoon characters into her pieces, combining bright palettes and playful visuals to bring energy to public walls.
Minas is part of several international graffiti collectives, including Vec (France), Few and Far (US), and Classic Crew (France), which reflects her strong global network and collaborations across borders. Beyond her personal practice, she is actively engaged in organizing as a committee member of Meeting of Styles Indonesia, one of the most significant international graffiti events.
As both an artist and community figure, Minas continues to push her work into new contexts while holding onto the simplicity and vibrancy that define her style. She stands as one of the important female voices in Indonesia’s graffiti scene today.
Minas was one of the invited artists for the third edition of Tangi Street Art Festival, held from 13–19 May 2024 in Desa Pancasari, Buleleng, Bali. The 2024 festival shifted away from Bali’s typical coastal and urban focus, instead highlighting the island’s mountain region. Surrounded by cool air, green hills, and the calm lake setting of Pancasari, the location offered a refreshing backdrop for both artists and community.
With its theme “SEKALA”—a Balinese concept referring to the visible, tangible world—the festival encouraged artists to explore real and present forms of connection. Minas brought her characteristic mix of colorful characters and bold graffiti writing into the space, engaging both fellow artists and the local community. Through collaborative murals, children’s workshops, graffiti jams, and community gatherings, the festival fostered cultural exchange and creativity while highlighting diverse approaches to contemporary street art.
During her time in Bali, Minas immediately connected with other invited artists, building friendships through shared experiences and late-night painting sessions. Her approach to creating graffiti was quick and efficient, a rhythm she has honed over years of practice. This fast-paced way of working not only showed her confidence but also her adaptability to new environments, whether on the streets of Yogyakarta, in international festivals, or in Bali’s mountain village setting.
What stood out in Minas’s journey at Tangi Street Art Festival was the way she blended her signature style with the festival’s theme, “SEKALA.” While her graffiti letters remained simple and bold, designed to be easily read, she also infused her work with cartoon-like female figures, adding both warmth and presence to the walls. These characters became reflections of her own identity and a way of showing visibility for women within the male-dominated graffiti world.
As one of the key female figures in Indonesian graffiti, Minas’s participation carried both artistic and symbolic weight. She represents persistence and visibility for women in a scene where their voices are often overlooked. Through her time in Pancasari, she not only contributed a vibrant work but also reinforced the importance of female artists in shaping contemporary graffiti culture.