Stencil and graffiti street artist

If people love my art, that’s like the best accomplishment I can get.
Tell us your story – how did you get here?
Hi, I’m Quint. I was born in Sumatra, Indonesia, and I am now living in Bali. I started painting on the wall when I was very young. I don’t even remember how old I was, probably around five years-old. My first mural was on my mother’s living room wall.
I painted a lot of graffiti when I was younger, but I started doing stencil arts around 15 years ago. I did my first stencil around junior year in school, but I stopped and started graffiti again since it became SO popular then. And when I got kicked out from art school, I had more time to do street art!
I started doing street art around Jakarta, but I wanted to spread my art further. I then went to Bali for a month, during which time I fell in love with the island and got hooked. I decided to move to Bali 13 years ago and I’ve been living here since.
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
I feel proud that I can make a living with my art, and live in a place on this earth surrounded by my art. And also when I get to travel overseas to spread my art and hold exhibitions. It’s a very nice experience. But if people love my art, that’s like the best accomplishment I can get.
What impact have you made in Bali?
I don’t really know what impact I have made in Bali, or what people think about my art. Some of them love it I think! But hopefully, I can inspire people about beauty and love through street art, and that street art can share beauty and love too. We can always find beauty and love everywhere… Well, that’s what I’m aiming for at least.
What does the future look like for you?
The future will always be a mystery, always surprising. And I will always be ready for the future because I believe it will be better, or at least I will always try to be better.
What do you love most about Bali?
I love everything about Bali, but what I love about it the most is the sunrise.
What do you do whenever you're struggling for inspiration?
It’s not difficult for me to get inspired on this beautiful island. I can get inspiration everywhere, every time – whether it’s going out to nature or finding new places.
Who is your Local Legend and why?
I have many Local Legends, but I don’t know most of them personally. For example, once I met an old man somewhere on the streets of Kintamani and he helped find a wall where I could paint on. After I finished painting, he invited me for lunch together with his small family. What a legend! I never found out exactly where it was, but that was one of the best days of my life.