High Artist Spotlight: Moron Fathers

Masruron Niahyanto a.k.a Moron Fathers started his career as an illustrator in 2011. His work is mostly for metal bands with dark, fantasy and surrealism.
We recently caught up with Moron Fathers after High Art 2023 to learn more about his most recent inspirations:

Where do you find your creative inspiration?
I usually watch movies or look at the works of other artists to get new ideas.

Why do you do what you do?
Because I want to be myself. Want to express the feelings I have.

What art/artist do you most identify with?
Surrealism and dark art.

What themes do you pursue the most?
Surreal and fantasy theme. I've always wanted to make something out of the ordinary.

What role does an artist have in society?
An artist can play a role with his work to help or remind people about something.

What is your artistic outlook on life?
Life is a magical thing. We cannot repeat the same day twice.

What advice would you give to your younger self?
Find out more about the world of art and always practice to hone your skills.

Do you listen to music while you are creating? If yes, share the song and artist that you listen to while creating art.
Yes, I do. I listen to punk, rock and Post-Hardcore. But, I don't have a specific song or artist; it's very random.

What's the best thing about being an artist?
Always able to bring out their best work.

What is your dream project?
I wanted to have a solo exhibition with large-scale works in a well-known gallery.

Support Moron Fathers by shopping his collection here.