JAKARTA – Japanese pop culture fans in Jakarta now have an exciting destination to visit at Sudirman 7.8. LQID Creative Space occupies a sleek glass gallery right in front of the main office building. Hangover Plate Inc., the company behind the popular street-culture brand STOKE PAINT, launched this creative art space last year. To celebrate the gallery’s first anniversary, the team presents a solo exhibition titled Puru Puru Punk: Jakarta Arc. This special show welcomes art lovers and collectors from October 10 to November 6, 2026.
Vibrant Characters and Fast-Paced Stories
The exhibition showcases the unique creative talent of Japanese artist and writer Kosuke Hashijima. During the media gathering, Hashijima greeted fans enthusiastically while sporting dreadlocks and a simple white t-shirt. His artwork immediately grabs attention with bright, vibrant colors and distinct manga aesthetics. Across various canvases, visitors see slender characters with sparkling eyes wearing hoodies, oversized t-shirts, and Japanese school uniforms. These striking visuals follow two primary characters, twin siblings named Utara and Selatan. In this alternative story timeline, the twins race across the city alongside local friends during one long, intense day in Jakarta.
Sci-Fi Origins and Asian Inspiration
Hashijima originally created the science fiction world of Puru Puru Punk during the global pandemic. He allowed his imagination to run freely and finished writing the initial story in just one month. Although he previously explored Bali, this exhibition marks his very first visit to the Indonesian capital. Nevertheless, He collected books and reference materials about Southeast Asia at his home in Japan for many years. After traveling to Singapore at age 26, he spent five productive years living and working across Southeast Asia. As a result, Hashijima uses this Jakarta storyline to preserve fading memories of his transformative years in the region.
Immersion Beyond the Canvas
Beyond traditional gallery paintings, Hashijima expands his fictional universe through multiple creative products. Indonesian publisher Binatang Press releases an official bilingual sci-fi novel alongside the visual art exhibition. In addition, the artist blends graphic typography with modern street culture items. Therefore, art enthusiasts can purchase custom t-shirts, skateboards, typography prints, and original paintings inside the venue. Ultimately, this exhibition offers a rich celebration of urban subculture, storytelling, and contemporary Asian art.
Photo doc. Tanahtumbuh Media
