JAKARTA – The FINNA Art 2026 competition officially invites young illustrators, designers, and visual creators to participate in this prestigious artistic event. This year, the organizers choose a very beautiful theme, Satu Meja, Sejuta Cerita, which translates to “One Table, A Million Stories.” Consequently, this theme pushes artists to explore how a dining table acts as a silent witness to various human emotions, diverse cultures, and deep souls. Participants have a great chance to submit their brilliant creations from June 12 until the final deadline on July 25.
To maintain high standards, three exceptional creative figures join the competition as the official jury members. Prominent visual artists WD Willy and Liffi Wongso, alongside the talented Welly Gunawan, will judge every creative submission. Therefore, participants will receive real validation from top-tier professionals in the contemporary art industry. In addition, the judges highly encourage the youth to discover their original artistic identities through this event.
The panel members explicitly demand authentic, human-made artwork instead of simple computer-generated graphics. For instance, WD Willy emphasizes that young artists must avoid artificial intelligence tools because real art relies on human touch and unique character. Furthermore, he states that true creators must enjoy the actual drawing process rather than just typing simple word prompts into software. As a result, this strict rule protects the traditional value of human imagination and ensures a fair playing ground for all participants.
To find the best hidden talents, the management team actively launches dynamic promotional roadshows across various regions. National Marketing Communication Manager of PT Sekar Laut Tbk, Wenny Viana, leads this massive educational campaign. Specifically, the promotional team visits several major educational hubs, including Jakarta, Solo, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and Bali. Through these direct campus visits, the company spreads useful information, inspires local art students, and gathers thousands of fresh entries for the competition.
FINNA Art or officially known as FINNA Art of the Year 2025 is an inaugural art and design illustration competition launched by PT Sekar Laut Tbk, the manufacturer of FINNA Food. Introduced as a dedicated platform for young Indonesian creators, the competition challenges illustrators to showcase their creativity by visualizing themes centered around together-ness and emotional connections. Judged by prominent visual figures like WD Willy and Liffi Wongso, the selected winning artworks from this premier event were proudly showcased at the Orasis Art Space in Surabaya and integrated into exclusive brand merchandise.
