Illustration Sharing the Dreams

The drawing of Yowdi Santiar, 24, has gained recognition among global illustrators. However, he remains humble. Yowdi still opens the door to those who want to learn.

KOMPAS/CORNELIUS HELMY HERLAMBANG

Yowdi Santiar

The drawing of Yowdi Santiar, 24, has gained recognition among global illustrators. In addition to being used as T-shirt designs and album cover sfor domestic and foreign metal bands, several Hollywood films also use his pictures as a promotional medium. However, he remains humble. Yowdi still opens the door to those who want to learn.

Tucked between a narrow alley in the densely populated area of Sadang Salip, Bandung City, West Java, this 4 by 3 square meter studio is where Yowdi makes Indonesia proud. In the past year, three Hollywood movie posters were made here. Interestingly, the work from the studio that was built at a cost of Rp 5 million is trusted to be a window for expensive movies.